Guides
Guides for UK B&B, guest house and hotel owners
Plain-English guides on booking systems, booking engines, commission and reputation. No jargon, and no software you have to learn.
Owner guides
- GuideHow to switch booking systems without losing bookings
What to check before you move, how to protect bookings already in the diary, and what a switch should cost.
- GuideReviews, Google and AI search: looking after your B&B’s reputation
Why reviews and your Google Business Profile shape whether guests book you direct, and what to keep on top of.
Comparisons and explainers
- Booking system vs channel manager: which does your property need?
Booking system, booking engine or channel manager? What each does for a UK B&B or guest house, and how to get all three from £60/month.
- OTA dependence vs direct bookings: what commission really costs you
What relying on Booking.com costs a UK B&B at an industry-typical 15% commission, and how a direct booking engine from £60/month changes it.
- Run your Beds24 property from your phone
The Beds24 phone app: arrivals, guests and bookings away from the desk. £10/month.
Booking systems by property type
All from £60 a month, with no setup fee and the first month free.
- B&B booking system
For UK bed and breakfasts, from two rooms up.
- Guest house booking system
Booking engine, website and channels for owner-run guest houses.
- Hotel booking system
For independent UK hotels and small groups.
- Self-catering booking engine
Cottages and holiday lets, in sync with Airbnb and Booking.com.
- Caravan park booking engine
Pitches, pods and statics, in sync with Pitchup.
Rather we just sorted it for you?
We set up and run your booking system, booking engine and channels. Send us your website and we’ll tell you what we’d change.