About Staithes.net

Why Staithes.net ?

• Third-party booking fees can add a surprisingly large chunk to the cost of your holiday (Google it).
• Book direct with an owner and third-party booking fees are precisely zero.

What is Staithes.net ?

• A selection of accommodation at Staithes, all from owners through their own websites
• Not from agents, brokers, platforms, agglomerators, resellers or robots
• See all the cottages

What is special about Staithes.net ?

• For guests: convenience.
  • Staithes net identifies cottages that you can book direct from owners.
• For owners: visibility.
  • More cottages = more useful for guests = more visitors.

What is smart about Staithes.net ?

• By clubbing together, independent owners get high visibility like a big agency... without an agency!
• Staithes.net is a waycaster to help guests find cottages to book direct from the owner.

What kind of accommodation may be listed at Staithes.net ?

• Any type - cottage, house, room, b&b - as long as it's at Staithes.
• Owners' websites only - whatever.com, whatever.uk etc. - not pages on other sites.

In what order and priority do cottages appear on Staithes.net ?

• Random order - which rolls over or changes from time-to-time.
• Identical levels of detail for all - four defined photos and a short line of text

May I join Staithes.net if my booking calendar is on a third-party platform?

• Yes - links from owners' websites to other sites are fine, providing that...
• ... guests can contact the owner direct from the owners' website to ask to book direct.

How do I add my accommodation to Staithes.net ?

• Send four images, about eight words and your number to contact@staithes.net.
• One entry per website, so if you own two cottages send photos of one and mention the other in your description.

Questions?

• Write... or pop round if we are both in the village
• Your listing will look like this: