Frequently asked questions

For all new short term rental businesses you will need planning permission. Local authority guidelines need to be met with  road access, sewage and water supply. You may already have buildings which can be converted as part or all of the business, or you may supplement the buildings with extra pods, yurts, cabins or motorhome parking. Our specialist will discuss your needs and make suggestions on the best return for your longterm income

Before starting on the short-term rental business you need to know if its is practical. A Feasibility study will help you decided if there is sufficient demand for a site on your land, who your target audience is and what they want on a holiday. Make a list of the structures you already have, the road access, local facilitieas and attractions, and we can make a plan with you

A Feasibility assessment can you assess the options, costs and make a business decision based on the information.

Planning a site to make the best of the facilities and space you have, making the site as attractive as possible for guests. You may already have buildings which can be included in the plan, and you need clear design plans before drawing up the plans for planning permission. CurtisandHooper can draw the outline plan with you, having completed the feasibility study.

Family businesses need to diversify to gain more income streams, and for farmers this is very important in Ireland. A feasaibility study of your proposals will help decided if there is sufficient demand for the site, what your target audience should be and what they search for on holidays

This is the starting point for your proposal, whit details of all the pieces you must have from footpaths with lighting to individual units and power supply. Start with a mood board of what you see online or in magazines, have details of your site map and make a list of all details you need to provide for guests.

The Short Term rental business will cost money, time and effort to set up. Managing the site when open to guests will also cost time and money. So a business plan is essential to develop a clear business goal and understanding of what profits may be in time

Self-Catering House/ Renovated buildings will have a kitchen in them for use of the guests. Glamping may have a small kitchen or a fully serviced kitchen. Outdoor cooking on a BBQ can also be provided

Kitchen – a central kitchen is usually found on sites so that families can cook for small children. There is a requirement for people to clean up after themselves.
Glamping sites can have a communal central cooking area with BBQ using Charcoal or Gas. The site can charge for use of these facilities, as well as equipment.
The  kitchen equipment in a communal kitchen can include  – pots and frying pans, utensils for cookings in a crock can be rented.

A refuse site is needed at a central place on the site, with separate glass, cardboard and food sections. This is provided as part of the service of the business.

Children’s or baby cots can be offered for the accommodation, and its is advisable to ask for ages of all those staying on the site, so the best Glamping unit is provided for a family needs
A Children’s play area is a welcome addition to a site, allowing the children to relax under parents supervision.

This depends on size of the site A reception area where people sign in and get guidelines for the use of the site and the area make management of the site easier to manage.

Facilities will make the site more appealing to those booking and also more comfortable for all those staying there. Clear rules on use of the site will mean there is no room for confusion.
A Hot tub attracts a lot of customers to a site, but you only need 1 tub for a glamping site rather than one per unit.  A booking system for a time allocation for each party can be organised wit who wants to use on a day. This allows for multiple parties to enjoy the facilities .
Saunas can attract a lot of customers to the site, and can be booked seperately from the hot tub. A designated site for all can be provided.

Clear rules on use of the site will mean there is no room for confusion.
Noise control on a site is essential so that no group causes others to loose sleep. If you have multiple units then families  with younger children can be placed on one area of the site, so they can go to bed earlier.

The theme of the site is important to choosing the types of activity you offer.
Outdoor orientated sites can offer bike hire, fishing, kayaking or other services directly or with local providers. Wellness and relaxation sites can offer yoga, nature walks, forest bathing and many other wellness themed activity.  Base your offering on what features the area offers and then work from there

This can be a retail shop attached to the reception area or a self-service shop with vending machines.

Details of public transport to the site is essential. Greenways and Blueways attract more guests

The objective of the EU and the UN Sustainability Goals is to have a greener world. Greening of European tourism has the objective of a more responsible and sustainable tourism offering, This involves Governement., industry, destinations bodies, local authorities, businesses and the guests who stay in our properties. An Eu Wide

If you have a rule that no groups are allowed and a hen party arrives, then its there fault for not being clear on the intention. Clarity means there is no confusion