What MY TINY ESTATE LTD does

My Tiny Estate Ltd is a privately-held UK company that restores and operates a portfolio of historic holiday rental accommodations on a multi-building Georgian and Victorian estate in Coleshill, Warwickshire, England. Founded by Dean (a RIBA-qualified Architect with 25+ years of construction experience) and Borja (a former Estate Agent and Surveyor), the company handles the design, planning and physical restoration of 16th–19th century buildings largely in-house, using traditional methods and bespoke heritage-matched materials. Its core revenue is direct-to-consumer short-term holiday rental of self-contained units (Caretakers Cottage, Servants Living Quarters, Servants Kitchens) at £205–£245 per night, with a minimum 2-night stay, booked via the company website and Lodgify and processed through Stripe and PayPal. From 2026 the company is extending into paid Architectural & Design Consultation sessions via Zoom at £195 per hour, monetising Dean RIBA qualification and the founders' design expertise beyond the physical estate.

The business has built significant brand awareness through the HGTV/Discovery+ television series 'Saving the Manor', which premiered in 2022 across 40+ countries and was the first international commission by HGTV. After the broadcaster did not renew the series, the founders self-produced Seasons 2 and 3 on their own YouTube channel and a Patreon account. Distribution is primarily direct: an owned website (mytinyestate.com), Instagram, YouTube, Patreon and lighter presences on TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest and Threads. The company is entirely founder-owned with no external investment, no disclosed employees beyond the two co-founders, and operates from a single headquarters in Coleshill, Warwickshire, with secondary property interests in Malaga, Spain.

Name

MY TINY ESTATE LTD

Legal name

My Tiny Estate Ltd

Website

https://mytinyestate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

My Tiny Estate Ltd restores and rents historic 16th–19th century estate buildings in Coleshill, UK as boutique holiday accommodation, monetising the founders' restoration craft, an HGTV/Discovery+ TV brand, and from 2026 a paid Architectural & Design Consultation service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Heritage Holiday Accommodation

NAICS

Consumer Goods Rental (5322), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic & Heritage Homes (THAMAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tiny Homes & Micro-Stays (THAMADAB)

Keywords

• Holiday cottage rentals
• Historic property restoration
• Short-term accommodation
• Architectural consultation services
• Heritage building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Coleshill

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Holiday Rental Accommodation: The company rents out restored historic properties on the estate as short-term holiday accommodation. Accommodations include the Caretakers Cottage (2-bed, up to 4 guests), Servants Living Quarters (2-bed, up to 4 guests), Servants Kitchens (1-bed, up to 2 guests, available 2026), and Hay Loft (1-bed, coming soon). Bookings are processed through the company's own website and Lodgify, with a minimum 2-night stay policy.
2. Architectural & Design Consultation: Starting in 2026, the company will offer architectural and design consultation sessions for individuals undertaking their own property or garden projects. Sessions are conducted via Zoom, last up to 1 hour, cost £195 per session, and can be booked through the company's website. Dean (as a RIBA-qualified Architect) can advise on planning and building regulations within England.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

My Tiny Estate Ltd restores 16th–19th century historic estate buildings in Coleshill, Warwickshire into boutique holiday rental accommodation, offering self-contained period cottages (Caretakers Cottage, Servants Quarters, Servants Kitchens, with Hay Loft upcoming) for short-term stays. The company also produces and distributes lifestyle and restoration content via a self-produced YouTube channel and Patreon community. An Architectural & Design Consultation service (RIBA-qualified advice via Zoom) is launching in 2026.

Product overview

My Tiny Estate Ltd operates as a multi-unit historic estate restoration and holiday accommodation business, centred on the physical renovation of a Georgian estate in Coleshill, England. The core product is a portfolio of self-contained holiday cottage rentals (The Caretakers Cottage, The Servants Quarters, and The Servants Kitchens), with The Hay Loft forthcoming, all booked via Lodgify with payments via Stripe/PayPal. Supporting content and audience engagement are delivered through the company's blog/website (mytinyestate.com), a YouTube channel (@mytinyestate) for self-produced 'Saving the Manor' seasons, and a Patreon community for exclusive behind-the-scenes content. A new Architectural & Design Consultation service — offering RIBA-qualified advice via Zoom at £195 per session — is launching in 2026 as an extension of the founders' renovation expertise. The business is co-founded by Dean (RIBA-qualified Architect) and Borja (Estate Agent and Surveyor), who document their restoration journey across social media platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Caretakers Cottage A 2-bedroom, 2-bath self-contained holiday cottage for up to 4 guests, converted from a 16th–17th century timber-framed building with wattle and daub, restored fireplaces and modern conveniences. Priced from £245 per night with a 2-night minimum stay.
• The Servants Quarters A 2-bedroom, 1-bath self-contained accommodation for up to 4 guests located above the Servants Kitchens, retaining original oak beams and floors, with replicated 1910 wallpaper and a hidden parrot feature. Priced at £225 per night with a 2-night minimum stay.
• The Servants Kitchens A 1-bedroom, 1-bath self-contained apartment for up to 2 guests on the ground floor of the Servants Cottage, featuring an original Victorian range from 1860, large walk-in shower and original Victorian blue bricks. Priced from £205 per night with a 2-night minimum stay, opening 2026.
• The Hay Loft A forthcoming 1-bedroom holiday rental located above the Coach House and Stables with original 19th century timbers and vaulted ceilings. Currently under restoration with bookings available on request by emailing [email protected].
• Architectural & Design Consultation A 1-hour Zoom consultation session with Dean (RIBA-qualified Architect) covering layout advice, planting schemes, planning and building regulations within England, with general design advice available internationally. Priced at £195 per session, launching 2026.
• My Tiny Estate Patreon Community A subscription community platform offering exclusive behind-the-scenes, in-the-moment content from the estate restoration work, providing followers with access to more natural content between major social media posts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 renovation projects completed across 12+ years, spanning 5+ estate properties with multiple historic buildings (16th–19th century) restored to holiday rental standard.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Brownrigg (Antiques)minorOthersDean and Borja sourced a vanity unit for the Hay Loft bedroom suite from Brownrigg Interiors. David and Jorge from Brownrigg were contacted via Instagram and provided the specific piece needed. This was a one-off procurement relationship rather than an ongoing formal partnership.
• Original BTC (Lighting)minorOthersThe company has been using Original BTC lights across the estate for several years. They visited the Original BTC factory during filming (Episode 8 of Saving the Manor) and appreciate the handmade British craftsmanship of their lighting products, which aligns with the estate's tradition of using quality materials.
• Fenwick and Tilbrook (Paints)minorOthersThe company developed bespoke paint colours with Fenwick and Tilbrook including TinyEstateBlue (estate colour for external doors), TinyEstateGreen (matched from original paint in the Manor House attic), TinyEstateBrown (for the Hay Loft), Grooms Mustard (for the Workshop), Estate Ochre (for the Old Pantry in the Caretakers), and a green for the Hay Loft Bedroom. This is a colour development collaboration spanning multiple years.
• Skirting World (MDF Skirting)minorOthersFor the servants staircase restoration, the company needed to replicate a specific bullnose moulded detail on the original step treads. Skirting World managed to replicate the moulding so it could be added to the new replacement steps. This was a one-off custom manufacturing relationship.
• OZ the Blacksmith (zforge.co.uk)minorOthersOZ the Blacksmith created bespoke handrails for the servants staircase, matching the design of the estate's original ironwork. The handrail featured seamless wall fixings and smooth touch finish. OZ was discovered through an Instagram recommendation and produced the piece under tight deadlines. He was the only blacksmith who proactively reached out after the company posted a request for recommendations.
• Sand & Sushi (Wallpaper)minorOthersSand & Sushi (Danika and Kim) were commissioned to replicate a historic hand-painted wallpaper found behind a radiator in the Manor House. They identically replicated the 1910 wallpaper for use in the Servants Quarters linen room. The company considers them 'very talented' and has used their services multiple times across the estate.
• Allen Moore Nurseries / Golden Valley PlantsminorOthersAllen Moore Nurseries (which sells online as Golden Valley Plants) was used for the outdoor bathroom and garden landscaping project. The company was impressed with plant quality. Borja, who handles gardening, visited the nursery during filming and selected plants for year-round seasonal interest.
• Pip Smith (Garden Designer)minorOthersProfessional garden designer Pip Smith was consulted for advice on plants and design for the outdoor bathroom and garden landscaping project. He provided a planting scheme and design to guide the company's work, which they used as a reference.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb Luxe: Airbnb's premium tier featuring vetted, high-end vacation rentals including historic estates and manor houses worldwide. Largest incumbent competing for the same affluent heritage traveller segment, though with much broader inventory.
• Sykes Holiday Cottages: Largest UK holiday cottage agency with thousands of properties including heritage cottages. Broad incumbent competitor with much larger scale and broader portfolio but overlapping customer base for traditional English countryside stays.
• The Plum Guide: Curated marketplace for design-led and character-rich holiday rentals in the UK and globally. Comparable boutique positioning and quality curation ethos, though broader portfolio and not heritage-focused.

Direct peers

• Canopy & Stars: UK holiday rental brand (part of AWIN/Hopper) specialising in unique, quirky, and characterful accommodation including heritage cottages and castles. Comparable boutique/unique positioning for the same customer segment as My Tiny Estate.
• Unique Homestays: UK-based curator of high-end, characterful holiday rentals including castles, manor houses, and heritage properties. Directly comparable product/market positioning for affluent travellers seeking unique historic accommodation.
• The Landmark Trust: UK charity that restores historic buildings and rents them as holiday accommodation. Most direct comparable — both restore heritage properties for short-term stays, though Landmark Trust operates as a non-profit across many sites versus My Tiny Estate's single-estate founder model.
• Under the Thatch: UK holiday rental company specialising in historic, listed, and architecturally distinctive properties across the UK. Highly comparable niche in heritage/listed property short-term rentals.
• Rural Retreats: UK specialist in high-quality rural and heritage holiday properties, including manor houses and historic cottages in the English countryside. Directly comparable for the same target customer seeking premium heritage accommodation.
• Oliver's Travels: UK-based boutique villa and heritage holiday rental company with strong UK presence and curated portfolio of character properties. Comparable target customer (affluent heritage travellers) and direct booking platform model.

Regional players

• Historic UK (HUK Holidays): UK-focused heritage tourism platform promoting historic places to visit and stay. Comparable customer interest in heritage properties, though primarily an information portal rather than a direct booking operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mytinyestate
• Instagraminstagram.com/mytinyestate
• TikToktiktok.com/@mytinyestate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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