Airbnb & Short-Let Management
in Derbyshire
- Managed by a local team, not a national account manager
- Cleaning, maintenance and inspections as standard
- No upfront cost, pay only when you earn
Our services
Specialist management for each property type.
We don't manage everything. We focus on three property types in Derbyshire and have built our systems around them.
01For landlords switching from long-term lets
Airbnb Management
Full management across holiday, corporate and contractor booking sites, including Airbnb and Booking.com. Dynamic pricing, professional listings, guest screening and complete operational support, designed to outperform DIY management.
02For landlords near work sites & the M1
Contractor Accommodation
Long-stay contractor bookings mean stable income with low changeover. We market your property to vetted trades and corporate teams across the East Midlands, through specialist contractor sites and our own corporate accommodation service, Grove Workstays (opens in a new tab), and aim for steady occupancy all year.
03For Peak District & Derbyshire Dales owners
Holiday Let Management
Seasonality demands smart pricing and great photography. We know the Peak District market, position your property as a premium stay and price it to make the most of high-demand weekends and school holidays.
Sound familiar?
Many landlords in Derbyshire are reaching a turning point.
Changing rules, a listing that's outgrown you, or a portfolio taking up more time than it should. See which one sounds like you.
The long-term landlord
Your property is rented long-term. The rent comes in, but the landscape is changing and you're wondering if there's a better alternative. Short-term lets may be the answer, and it's worth finding out.
That’s meThe DIY host
You listed on Airbnb yourself. Guests message at 11pm. The cleaner cancelled. You're repricing manually and still running at 60% occupancy. This wasn't the plan.
That’s meThe overwhelmed investor
You bought well, and the portfolio's grown. Now you're managing it around a day job. It's time to step back: the income lands in your account and somebody else handles the management.
That’s meHow it works
Hands-free property management in three steps.
You share the details. We do the rest.
- 01You
Get your free earnings estimate
Use our earnings calculator to see what your property could make, with occupancy forecasts, average daily rates and net income based on real local market data.
Get your estimate - 02We handle it
We get your property live
Professional photography, optimised listings on holiday, corporate and contractor booking sites, including Airbnb and Booking.com, pricing automation and cleaning coordination, all handled for you.
- 03We handle it
Get a monthly report and payment
We handle guest interactions, maintenance issues and rate adjustments end-to-end. You get a clear monthly report and a payment.
Why it works
Professional management. Measurable results.
Your property earns the right price every night
Our dynamic pricing software adjusts rates based on local demand, seasonality and competitor data, so you're not guessing or leaving a fixed price in place all year.
Automated pricing, not one fixed rate all yearYour listing gets seen and booked
Professional photography, SEO-optimised descriptions and distribution across holiday, corporate and contractor booking sites, including Airbnb and Booking.com, help your property get found by more of the right guests.
The day-to-day is off your plate
Guest communication, check-in coordination, cleaning, linen, maintenance and compliance are handled end-to-end. You get a monthly statement, not a stream of problems.
The numbers
How does it compare to traditional letting?
Same property, three approaches. Here's what you'd handle yourself under each one.
| Traditional let | DIY Airbnb | Gough Groves | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your time per month | ~2 hrs | ~20 hrs | Under 1 hr |
| Dynamic pricing | No | Manual | Automated |
| Professional photography | No | Usually no | Included |
| Guest communication | You | You | Handled |
| Cleaning & maintenance | You | You | Coordinated |
| Monthly reporting | Basic statement | None | Full report |
| Who manages your property | You | You | Local Derbyshire team |
Your time per month
Dynamic pricing
Professional photography
Guest communication
Cleaning & maintenance
Monthly reporting
Who manages your property
Real example
Derby 4-bed, switched from a single let.
When their long-term tenant left, a Derby landlord with a 4-bedroom house moved it to contractor accommodation managed by us instead of re-letting.
How contractor accommodation works →Before
Previous monthly income
Standard AST, single let
£1,400
With Gough Groves
Average monthly gross
Contractor accommodation
£3,500+
Average occupancy
Year-round, weekday-led
86%
Performance figures from one managed Gough Groves property. Results vary by property location, layout and market conditions, and we model conservative scenarios before any landlord makes a decision.
Simple pricing
Simple fees. Nothing upfront.
Management fee
of booking revenue. We only earn when your property earns.
What it covers
- Dynamic pricing
- Listing management
- Guest communication
- Cleaning & turnovers
- Maintenance & inspections
- Monthly reporting
Onboarding fee
one-off, taken from your first earnings. Nothing to pay upfront.
What's included
- Professional photography
- Local market analysis
- Your own direct booking page
- Live on Airbnb, Booking.com & more
- Safety & compliance checks
- Recommended staging partner
Your property, protected
How we look after your home.
Handing your property to someone else is a big step. These are the checks we put in place for each booking.
- 01
01Before arrival
Guests verified before arrival
Guests complete online check-in with a passport or driving licence matching the booking. Access codes are only released once that's done.
- 02
02During the stay
Security deposit hold
A pre-authorisation is placed on the guest's card and released after check-out, unless damage or a breach of house rules is reported.
- 03
03After check-out
Inspected after every stay
We check the property after each check-out, so problems are spotted early and put right before the next guest arrives.
- 04
04If something happens
Damage handled for you
If something is damaged, we document it, raise a claim through Airbnb AirCover or the platform's guarantee and arrange the repair. You're kept informed throughout.
Coverage
We're based here, and it shows in how we manage.
We know the areas we work in: what draws contractors to Derby, when demand peaks in the Peak District and what guests in each location need. Call us and you speak to someone managing properties nearby, not a national call centre.
From Derby to the Peak District
We know Derbyshire.
For guests
High-quality accommodation for contractors and corporate guests.
All our properties are professionally managed, fully equipped and maintained to a consistent standard. Whether you're a contractor on a long-term project, a corporate team needing a reliable base, or a family exploring the Peak District, you get the comfort of a home without the uncertainty of a private listing.
- Contractors and trade teams
- Corporate and business travellers
- Leisure stays in the Peak District
- Long stays welcome, with weekly rates available
Ready to talk management?
Let's talk about managing your property.
Tell us a bit about your property and one of our local team will get in touch to talk through management, pricing and whether it's the right fit.
No obligation. No hard sell. Just an honest conversation.
- How management works for your property
- An honest read on whether it's a good fit
- Clear next steps if you want to proceed
Prefer to speak to us?
0333 050 2205Mon-Fri, 9am-5pmYou'll speak to someone who knows your local area, not a call centre. Meet the team
Enquire about management
Takes 1-2 minutes. No card needed.