The Wow House Company (thewowhousecompany.com) is one of the country's leading luxury holiday rental companies, working with a network of owners to offer an exclusive portfolio of prestigious UK properties. The collection ranges from impressive manor houses and large beachside villas in the south-west to modern lodges in the Lake District. This summer, with the uncertainty of overseas travel persisting, The Wow House Company is encouraging new second-home owners to seize upon the opportunity and the unprecedented demand to secure an invaluable extra income.

Last year, the Covid pandemic and the restrictions of lockdown had a profound impact across all aspects of society including, in no small way, the property, housing and rental markets. Facing months of restrictions, there was a big increase in the number of professional Londoners that took 2020 as the opportunity to escape the urban rat-race and buy a second property in the country, one that was larger and offered more outdoor space to enjoy. Now, though, as the country begins its final easing out of lockdown and homeowners eye up a return to the capital, the question becomes what best to do with the second home in the country.

Enter David Kiernan, with 12 years' experience, and The Wow House Company. As the interest in 'staycations' reaches fever pitch, Kiernan, MD of the company, has seen a trend for 2020 buyers exploring options to rent out their second homes. Running two houses is expensive, particularly if one is large and rural,” Kiernan comments. “Many owners are now realising that this summer represents a double-edged sword of opportunity. Not only can they capitalise on the huge demand for holiday houses in the UK, as overseas holidays remain largely out of reach, but they can raise much-needed funds to help pay for the running costs of the second house.”

Perfect for multiple families and groups of friends, Wow House properties come with wow factors aplenty, such as a cinema room, tennis court, indoor pool, an incredible setting or a fascinating history, but luxury interiors are a given.

Of course owners are able to reap the reward of The Wow House Company's huge client base of affluent holidaymakers. One such property that David Kiernan welcomed onto his books this January is Oliver Cromwell's former hunting lodge. Within just three months, The Wow House Company had generated £100,000 in rental bookings for the owner.  Known as Cromwell House, it is a beautifully restored, Grade II-listed property that has the South Downs on its doorstep. It comes with a heated pool, grass tennis court, sauna, manicured grounds, a vegetable garden, hot tub and croquet lawn. Sleeping up 10 guests, a one week rental in the spring costs holidaymakers £5,995, more in July and August.

To encourage new owners to consider The Wow House Company, Kiernan is offering them a site visit and free consultation, packed with tips on how best to make their houses rental-proof, whether providing a housekeeper or part time chef, advising on the latest must-haves for Wow House guests (such as super-fast wi-fi connectivity), or keeping back certain weeks of each year for themselves.

For more information on The Wow House Company visit thewowhousecompany.co.uk,

or call 01242 220006.

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