At Stay Local, we’re all about shining a light on the heart of our communities.
Our blog brings you news, insights, and practical advice on the UK holiday rental market, high street updates, and real-world tips to help small businesses and holiday home owners grow.
Whether you run a holiday let, a café, a shop, or a local group, this is your space.
Transform your menu into a silent sales and marketing tool for your UK cafe, restaurant or pub. Boost average spend and attract more customers with these free tactics that work in today's local market. Read more
Practical local cafe marketing tips and free ways to promote your restaurant or achieve hotel marketing on a budget that deliver more customers without any spend. Read more
Turn your hospitality website into a free traffic machine with these practical, low-cost tips. Boost local cafe marketing, attract more diners to your restaurant or hotel, and fill tables without paid ads. Read more
Boost loyalty and referrals for your UK cafe, restaurant or hotel with gratitude marketing. These low-cost thank you ideas help independent hospitality venues stand out and grow through genuine customer appreciation. Read more
Free ways to promote your restaurant, cafe or hotel in local media. Get practical tips for local cafe marketing and hotel marketing on a budget to secure coverage without paying a PR firm. Read more
Practical local story ideas for UK cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs and hotels. Learn free ways to create content that spreads naturally and attracts more local customers on a budget. Read more
Practical social media strategies for UK cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels. Move beyond pretty pictures with proven tactics for local cafe marketing, free ways to promote your restaurant and genuine community building on a budget. Read more
How free or low-cost community events your UK cafe, bar, restaurant, pub or hotel can host to boost local cafe marketing, attract loyal customers and stand out on a tight budget. Read more
Real examples of UK cafes and pubs using quirky twists like sandpits, pottery and board games to attract loyal crowds. Fresh inspiration for local businesses to boost trade and build direct custom without big spends. Read more
Discover how common guest questions can become valuable content for your holiday let website. Build trust, improve search rankings and attract more direct bookings without paying commissions. Read more
Discover how adding UK weather forecasts to your holiday let website can attract more direct bookings year round. Perfect for out of season breaks and beating Airbnb fees Read more
Set up a free Google Maps listing to help UK holiday home owners attract more direct bookings. Show your cottage on the map and link to your own holiday let website for commission free enquiries. Read more
A simple referral scheme can bring new direct bookings to your UK holiday home. Encourage happy guests to recommend your cottage and reward them while keeping more of your income. Read more
A simple holiday let website makes it easy for UK owners to keep in touch with former guests. Build loyalty and increase direct repeat bookings without paying commissions to big platforms. Read more
UK holiday cottage owners can boost direct bookings by teaming up with local businesses. Simple partnerships help spread the word about your property and cut out big commission platforms. Read more
Learn easy steps UK holiday cottage owners can take to appear higher in Google searches. Build your own holiday let website and attract direct bookings without commission costs from big platforms. Read more
