Pass the Keys Cotswolds provides fully managed Airbnb and short-let services with a strong local presence, combining hands-on support with national-level technology and marketing. Led by Tim Griffiths, the local team operates across the Cotswolds, covering towns and villages such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cirencester, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Broadway. This ensures property owners benefit from expert management, rapid response times, and insights tailored to the local market.

The Importance of Local Management

Having a local team ensures fast, efficient responses to guest issues, precise pricing aligned with Cotswold-specific seasonal trends, and personalised attention to each property. Local management allows for immediate intervention in case of emergencies such as plumbing issues, heating failures, or guest lock-outs. It also enables optimisation of occupancy and revenue using hyperlocal knowledge of peak periods, events, and visitor trends, while providing guests with a welcoming, locally informed experience.

Local Expertise and On-the-Ground Support

The Cotswolds team attends every property viewing and oversees all onboarding, ensuring that each listing reflects both the property and the unique appeal of the surrounding area. This includes professional staging and photography, optimised listing descriptions for Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and Expedia, and strategic SEO enhancements to increase visibility and attract the right type of guests.

The team also manages local trades and services to maintain property standards, including cleaning, laundry, gardening, and general maintenance. By coordinating these services locally, response times are faster, quality is higher, and hosts can enjoy a truly hands-off experience.

Combining Local Knowledge with National Resources

While the service is locally delivered, it benefits from the backing of Pass the Keys’ national infrastructure. This combination enables multi-platform marketing to maximise exposure and occupancy rates, advanced dynamic pricing tools calibrated to local market trends and seasonal demand, comprehensive guest management, and real-time dashboards for hosts to monitor bookings, revenue, and guest feedback.

This integration of local insight with technology ensures hosts can achieve high occupancy, competitive nightly rates, and consistent income without personally managing the day-to-day operations.

Revenue Optimisation Through Local Insight

Cotswolds hosts experience significant revenue benefits due to local market understanding. The team monitors regional events, such as literary festivals, food events, and seasonal tourist peaks, to adjust nightly rates and availability. This ensures properties are priced competitively during high-demand periods, capturing maximum revenue while avoiding long vacancies.

Compliance and Short-Let Regulations

Short-let regulations in the Cotswolds can be complex, especially for properties in conservation areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), or listed buildings. Pass the Keys Cotswolds helps hosts navigate planning permissions, fire safety, gas and electrical compliance, waste disposal, recycling requirements, and local council-specific licensing. This guidance reduces risk for hosts and ensures properties operate legally and safely.

Enhancing the Guest Experience

Local management also guarantees a superior guest experience. Services include curated welcome packs featuring local products, clear, personalised check-in and check-out instructions, 24/7 guest support for emergencies or general inquiries, immediate on-site assistance if required, and professional cleaning and linen services after every stay. High-quality guest experiences lead to better reviews, repeat bookings, and higher occupancy, directly boosting income for hosts.

Supporting the Local Community

Pass the Keys Cotswolds is committed to supporting the local economy. This includes sourcing cleaners, maintenance personnel, and suppliers locally, as well as participating in community initiatives and supporting local businesses. Hosts benefit from trusted, vetted contractors, while the community benefits from sustainable short-let operations.

Why Work with Pass the Keys Cotswolds

Pass the Keys Cotswolds combines local knowledge with national resources to provide comprehensive, hands-off management for property owners. The service includes:

• Locally owned and operated, with a dedicated team across the Cotswolds
  
  
• Personal attention to every property from onboarding to ongoing management
  
  
• Fast, reliable response to guest inquiries and emergencies
  
  
• Pricing optimised for Cotswold-specific events and seasonal demand
  
  
• Full compliance support for national and local regulations
  
  
• Professional photography, listing optimisation, and multi-platform exposure
  
  
• High-quality cleaning, maintenance, and guest services
  
  
• Backed by the national Pass the Keys brand, combining technology, marketing, and operational expertise
  
  

Hosts can book a free consultation to receive a tailored income evaluation and learn how Pass the Keys Cotswolds can maximise their revenue while delivering a completely hands-off experience.

FAQ

How quickly does Pass the Keys Cotswolds respond to guest messages and emergencies?
The local team responds to all guest messages 24/7 and handles most emergencies on-site within two hours, ensuring minimal disruption and avoiding cancellations.

Who makes up the local team of Pass the Keys Cotswolds?
The team is led by Tim Griffiths and includes local property management, cleaning, and maintenance staff who live and work across the Cotswolds. They attend every onboarding, manage local trades, and oversee property care.

Can Pass the Keys help me navigate short-let regulations?
Yes. They provide expert guidance on national policy and local council requirements, including planning permissions, safety regulations, and licensing, helping hosts remain compliant in towns such as Stroud, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Cirencester.

Do they provide flexible contracts?
Pass the Keys Cotswolds offers a flexible, rolling contract with no long-term lock-in period, giving hosts full control over their property and the option to block out dates for personal use.

What services are included in their management?
The service covers professional listing setup, multi-platform exposure, dynamic pricing, guest messaging and vetting, cleaning and linen services, maintenance coordination, and compliance guidance.

How does Pass the Keys maximise earnings for Cotswolds hosts?
They combine local market insight, event-based pricing, and national marketing channels to optimise occupancy and nightly rates. Regular performance reviews and dynamic pricing adjustments ensure revenue is maximised throughout the year.

Can I block out dates to use my property myself?
Yes. Using the Pass the Keys Host Portal, you can easily reserve dates for personal use while the team manages the rest of your bookings, keeping your property fully operational when you’re away.

How does local management benefit my guests?
Guests receive faster response times, personalised local recommendations, curated welcome packs, and immediate on-site support if issues arise, resulting in higher satisfaction and better reviews.

Is Pass the Keys Cotswolds backed by a national brand?
Yes. While services are delivered locally, the business is part of the national Pass the Keys network, providing advanced technology, booking exposure, and industry-leading operational expertise.