Owner News

This is the place to keep up-to-date with all the latest Unique Cottages news for owners, from health and safety tips to marketing updates and website developments.

A Lasting Legacy: The Story of Unique Cottages and Jill Bristow

February 2026

Long before modern tourism, Jill Bristow laid the foundations of Unique Cottages, creating a legacy that still guides us today.

Charge Ahead: Attract New Guests by Welcoming E-bikes

August 2025

E-bikes are a growing holiday travel trend, attracting new customers. Charging them uses less electricity than a laptop! Our latest article shows how embracing this boosts bookings and keeps you ahead of the curve.

Don’t Lose Your Licence: Your Guide to the STL Renewal Process

August 2025

Scotland’s Short-Term Letting Scheme hits the three-year mark soon. Stay compliant! Our guide covers the renewal process, key dates, and documents you need to keep your licence active and bookings rolling.

Recommend A Friend to Join Us

If you know of anyone who has a suitable cottage that we might want to add to our portfolio, please let us know. As a thank you, if they sign up, we will send you a £150 Amazon gift card.

Dress for Success

August 2025

We have been noticing more and more the impact the way a property is dressed can have on both booking levels and guest feedback. Guests’ expectations have risen significantly in recent years.

Award-Winning Service

January 2025

We were delighted to be awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2025. This incredible recognition celebrates our commitment to amazing customer service.

Selling Your Cottage?

We now have a page on the website where we advertise holiday cottages in the portfolio that are currently for sale. Let us know if you are thinking of selling and we’ll do what we can to help.

Photo Upload Form

If you have new photographs of your cottage or the scenery in the surrounding area, you can upload them to us quickly and easily using our photo upload form. You can submit up to 10 at a time.

Have a topic you would like us to cover?

If you would like more information on anything above, or have a suggestion for a future owner update, please contact our Property team on 01835 822277.

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Duration

Party Size

Location

Date	Product	Customer Comment
28-Jun-2026	The Old Smokehouse GR6 (overall)	Good selection of properties. Easy to book.
28-Jun-2026	Liosbeag DT9 (overall)	Good service and communication as always
28-Jun-2026	South Airies Farmhouse EL7 (overall)	Efficient booking service, shame their cancellation cover isn't available for all their properties.
28-Jun-2026	Old Ballechin DF2 (overall)	Have used this site on a few occasions and it's so easy to book, I've never had any problems and they keep you upto date with your booking
28-Jun-2026	The Steading, Strath Oykel CA8 (overall)	Very comfortable cozy cottage, handy for trips to Ullapool, Tongue and John O Groats and all around the top of Scotland. Beautiful views of the countryside. Enjoyable holiday.
28-Jun-2026	Sandaig Cottage CH3 (overall)	Very polite and helpful especially when last minute changes were needed
28-Jun-2026	Snowdrop Cottage GE8 (overall)	Beautiful cottage , spotlessly clean and in a stunning location. The cottage is a short walk from the beach and Golspie’s shops and cafes. Probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in for a holiday.
28-Jun-2026	Glenceitlein Cottage GC1 (overall)	Great holiday cottage, simple booking process, straightforward commercial terms, accurate payments collected, clear instructions and accurate information ahead of arrival.
28-Jun-2026	Dunfuinary Cottage DA7 (overall)	Service available from Unique is first class with a fantastic direct personal touch from their friendly, helpful staff. We were so happy with the arrangements and especially the location itself that we have provisionally booked next year.
28-Jun-2026	Old Kilmory GC4 (overall)	Easy to use, good email communications, no problems.