Construction crews
Bath’s Georgian and listed buildings keep specialist builders, stonemasons and restoration crews busy, and they book whole homes for the length of a job rather than hotel rooms in the centre.
Airbnb management in Bath
A UNESCO World Heritage city where the Roman Baths, Thermae Bath Spa and the Christmas Market bring guests all year, about 80 minutes from London.
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Five quick questions. First, what type of property is it?
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How many bedrooms?
Nice. Bedrooms are the biggest driver of nightly rate.
Where is it?
Last question. So we can see exactly which home it is and compare it with similar ones nearby.
What we'll check for this address
- Local demandBookings and nightly rates for similar homes nearby
- Your area's rulesAny local planning limits on short lets
- Kept privateOnly used for your estimate, never sold
What's happening with it now?
Nice, that's the basics done. Now a bit about how it's used.
What matters most to you?
This shapes the strategy we recommend.
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Our numbers so farFrom our own booking records
£2m+paid to owners
9,000+nights booked
4.8★guest rating on Airbnb
+38%more than a long let, on average
Where these numbers come from
All figures come from our own booking records, across every home we manage. We're happy to show you the data on your call.
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Bath at a glance
Short lets in Bath, in brief
Bath is one of the few UK cities with two UNESCO inscriptions, and it books like it. Couples and families come for the Roman Baths and the spa. The Christmas Market fills late November to mid-December. The Royal United Hospital and two universities keep weekdays busy in the quieter months.
See what my home could earn- Council
- Bath and North East Somerset CouncilSets council tax and planning
- To London
- From about 1 hour 20 minutesBath Spa to Paddington
- Second homes
- 100% council tax premiumCharged since 1 April 2025
- Short-let planning
- No local rules yetA visitor accommodation strategy is being commissioned
How it works
We manage, you earn.
Four steps from first call to first payout. Your whole part is a 30-minute call, a signature and a set of keys.
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Step 1 of 4 · Day 1
Free assessment
Find out what your home could earn before you commit to anything.
- Answer five quick questionsType, bedrooms, what it does now, your goal and the postcode. About 30 seconds.
- Get your forecast by emailWithin 24 hours, built from similar homes near yours.
- Talk it through on a call30 minutes, by phone or video, any questions you like, no obligation.
Your part30 secs + a 30-min call
Step 2 of 4 · After signing
We get it ready
We turn your home into a listing guests want to book. You don’t need to find anyone.
- Photos and listingsProfessional photography and a listing written for every platform.
- Guest-ready suppliesLinen, towels and essentials, plus a key safe or smart lock.
- Safety checksGas, electrical and fire checks, and a guest guide with house rules.
Your partSign and hand over the keys
Step 3 of 4 · Within 3 days
Bookings start
Your home goes live everywhere guests book, and we look after every guest from start to finish.
- Listed everywhereAirbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia and our own website.
- Every guest checkedID verified, past reviews checked, no parties or events.
- Looked after 24/7Guests answered within minutes, and the home inspected after every checkout.
Your partNothing
Step 4 of 4 · Every month
You get paid
Money in your account every month, with a statement that shows exactly where it came from.
- One monthly payoutPaid straight to your bank account.
- An itemised statementEvery booking, fee and cost, with receipts for any repairs.
- Your owner dashboardLog in any time to see bookings and revenue.
Your partNothing
Get my free assessmentWhy Bath works
Who books a short let in Bath
Insurance stays
When a Bath home is out of action after a leak or fire, the insurer pays for the family to stay close to school and work while it is repaired. Older, listed houses can take months to put right, and claims rise every winter.
A World Heritage city
Bath was inscribed by UNESCO in 1987, and again in 2021 as one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe.
The Roman Baths and Thermae Bath Spa
One of the best preserved Roman remains in the world, and Britain’s only naturally warm, mineral-rich spa waters with a rooftop pool.
Bath Christmas Market
The 2026 market runs from 26 November to 13 December. The 2025 market had more than 250 businesses, most of them local, and the organiser is contracted to 2030.
Royal United Hospital
The RUH at Combe Park, on the western side of the city, brings locums, contractors and patients’ families.
Our homes
Homes we run in and near Bath
Real homes we manage in Bath and nearby towns today. Staying here? Every one can be booked direct with us, with no booking-site fee.
Where in Bath
The parts of Bath we know best
What does well depends on the street. Here is who tends to stay where.
Not on the list? We take on homes across Bath. The free assessment tells you straight away.
- City centre and the Abbey QuarterFlats for weekend couples and Christmas Market guests.
- Walcot and London RoadCharacterful flats in Bath’s artisan quarter for design-minded leisure guests.
- WidcombeHomes near Bath Spa station for guests arriving by train.
- LarkhallFamily houses for longer leisure stays in a village within the city.
- WestonPractical homes near the Royal United Hospital for NHS contractors and patients’ families.
- Bear Flat and Oldfield ParkGood-value family houses for university visitors and longer stays.
When guests come
The year in Bath
Leisure peaks, and the work stays that fill the weeks in between.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
All yearConstruction, insurance and business stays support the quieter weekdays
- Winter insurance stays
- Spring heritage and spa season
- Roman Baths summer evenings
- University term starts
- Christmas Market opens
- Christmas Market
Compare your options
Three ways to let your home in Bath. One does both.
More income and less hassle, without having to choose.
The only option that earns more and asks nothing of you.
See what my home could earnWhat you get
Long let
Perfect BookingWith us
Doing it yourselfDIY
Earns the most your home can
No work for you
Guests looked after 24/7
Priced every day
Checked after every stay
Paperwork and 2027 register
Yes Partly No
Short lets, explained
How a short let fills the week in Bath
A long let pays one rent. A short let is booked by the night or the week, so it can take a work stay in the week and a leisure stay at the weekend, and price each night for the demand.
- Priced for every night, not once a year
- Longer stays fill the quieter months
- One payout and one statement each month
If your home would earn more as a long let, we will tell you.
An example weekAn illustration, not a forecast
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
- MondayThe work guest checks in with our arrival guide.
- FridayCleaned, restocked and checked between stays.
- SundayChecked out, cleaned and ready for next week.
Local rules
The rules in Bath, handled
What applies to a home in Bath, and what we do about each one. Last checked September 2026.
Council tax in Bath
Bath and North East Somerset Council has charged an additional 100% premium on second homes since 1 April 2025, with a 12-month exception for homes actively marketed for sale or let.
Planning in Bath
There is no Article 4 direction or adopted policy aimed at short lets. The whole city has an HMO Article 4 direction. The new Local Plan notes short lets are part of the visitor economy, and a visitor accommodation strategy is being commissioned, so this is one to watch.
World Heritage and listed buildings
Much of Bath is listed or in a conservation area. Alterations can need consent, so we check before changing anything in the home.
Rules across England
England's short-let register is due by March 2027, a home let for at least 70 nights a year (and available for 140) pays business rates instead of council tax, and the furnished holiday lettings tax regime ended in April 2025. Read our guide to the rules
No. B&NES’s Article 4 directions cover HMOs across the city and some other matters, but not short lets, and the adopted Local Plan Partial Update (2023) has no holiday-let policy. A visitor accommodation strategy is being commissioned, so landlords should watch this.
Yes. Since 1 April 2025, B&NES has charged an additional 100% premium on second homes. There is a 12-month exception for homes actively marketed for sale or let.
No. Private cars and motorbikes are not charged in Bath’s Clean Air Zone. Only commercial vehicles such as taxis are.
Spring and summer for heritage and spa visitors, and late November to mid-December for the Christmas Market. The hospital and universities keep weekdays steady in January and February.
It brings visitors all year. Much of the city is listed or in a conservation area, so alterations can need consent, and we check before changing anything in the home.
The centre and the Abbey Quarter suit weekend couples and Christmas Market guests. Widcombe suits guests arriving at Bath Spa station, and Weston suits stays linked to the Royal United Hospital.
A percentage of what each booking pays out: 15% + VAT on bookings from the booking sites, and 5% + VAT more on bookings that come direct to us. There is a one-off setup fee, and photography is priced separately, both agreed with you before anything starts. Guests pay for cleaning.
Yes. Whether you call it Airbnb management, co-hosting, holiday-let or serviced accommodation management, we run the whole thing: listings on Airbnb, Booking.com and other sites, pricing, guests, cleaning and maintenance. We take work and contractor stays as well as holidays.
Where we work
Everywhere we cover
We run homes in nine areas across England and Wales. Pick one for its homes, local guides and rules.
Local guides near Bath: Bristol, Gloucester, Southampton. All areas and guides
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Welcome back, we saved your answers.
What could your home earn?
Five quick questions. First, what type of property is it?
Free, no obligation. We never sell your details.
How many bedrooms?
Nice. Bedrooms are the biggest driver of nightly rate.
Where is it?
Last question. So we can see exactly which home it is and compare it with similar ones nearby.
What we'll check for this address
- Local demandBookings and nightly rates for similar homes nearby
- Your area's rulesAny local planning limits on short lets
- Kept privateOnly used for your estimate, never sold
What's happening with it now?
Nice, that's the basics done. Now a bit about how it's used.
What matters most to you?
This shapes the strategy we recommend.
We're preparing your estimate
Thanks . We're checking your home against similar properties nearby. Your full estimate will be in your inbox within 24 hours.
Want to talk it through?
Book a 30-minute call and we'll go through your figures together.
Book my 30-minute call
Sources we checked in September 2026
- B&NES: second homes and periodically occupied properties
- B&NES: Article 4 directions
- B&NES: Local Plan
- B&NES: Bath Clean Air Zone
- B&NES newsroom: Christmas 2026
- Bath World Heritage
- The Roman Baths
- Thermae Bath Spa
- Royal United Hospitals Bath
- GWR: London to Bath
- Hansard: House of Commons, 3 September 2026 (Culture Secretary on the short-let register)
- GOV.UK: delivering a registration scheme for short-term lets
- GOV.UK: business rates for self-catering and holiday lets
- GOV.UK: abolition of the furnished holiday lettings tax regime
- House of Commons Library: council tax premiums on second homes
About this guide. Researched and written by the Perfect Booking team from the official sources above, and checked in September 2026. It is general information, not tax, legal or planning advice: check your own circumstances with your council or an adviser.
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