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Short Breaks


Most of the time our holiday properties book out for the Full week (7 nights), however there are times during some Off Peak periods or last minute where Short Breaks may be arranged with certain properties. They can be either 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights and are priced accordingly. Please remember that all short break enquiries have to be checked prior to booking, simply find your perfect cottage, get in touch and we will help finalise your enquiry either email or phone our Reservation Team .


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About us

We are a family run business and have been successfully holiday letting properties for over 30 years. Covering the entire West Country we offer a wide variety of properties across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

We are passionate about delivering the very best service and customer care to our holidaymakers and property owners and are part of the Quality Accredited Agency Scheme which is run by Visit Britain to ensure we work to recognised standards and procedures. The Environment also plays a significant part in how we go about our business. We have been working with the Green Tourism Business Scheme, which is a Nationally recognized scheme organized by Visit Britain, and we are pleased to have achieved the Gold award in 2009.

Careers

Our people are one of the key ingredients to making Farm & Cottage Holidays a Success. With the constant strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our Holidaymakers and Holiday Property Owners, it requires enthusiasm and commitment from all of our team.

As a growing family business that cares about what it does, we do from time to time need to find that right person to join our team. When positions are available, you will find further details and how to take the next step towards working for us below.


Part-time Reservations Consultant

We are a family run business and a major contributor to the holiday cottage industry which is seeking new additions to its forward thinking and expanding team.

We are looking for part-time Reservations Consultants to join the team at our busy head office in Bideford.
The role is an essential part of our business and involves handling phone and increasingly online bookings
and enquiries. A friendly and efficient telephone manner is essential to deliver the best in customer service
and experience with computers, email as well as general office administration would be beneficial, however
full training is given.

The standard shifts cover weekdays Monday-Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
We are looking for the right person who would be able to provide additional cover at various times across
these part-time hours.

In return we offer a competitive salary, company pension scheme, staff holiday offers and a good working environment.

Closing date for applications 28 May 2012. Please send a full CV and covering letter to Matthew Retter,
Farm & Cottage Holidays, 5 The Quay, Bideford, Devon EX39 2XX or email: matthew@holidaycottages.co.uk

Did you know...

Wildlife Trusts

10% of all booking fees are donated to charitable causes including the South West Wildlife trust

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Any questions?

Call us on 01237 459888