Well this is INTERNATIONAL BOOK DIRECT DAY!!
Thousands of hospitality owners jointly encourage guests to seek to book direct with them (even if they initially find a property they like through one of the big channels - Airbnb, Booking.com or Expedia etc.) ๐ง
Why?
- They often find they could have saved hard cash as the fees of up to 20% are often passed on to bookers through their links to these sites ๐ณ
- Far greater flexibility in changing booking requirements or arranging earlier check in or later check out โ
- Direct communication with specific needs or more information about the property - 3 rd party channels often have limited templates for advertising rooms/units ๐
- Dealing with hard working business owners - become their customers and not those of faceless corporations ๐งโโ๏ธ
Even if you do book through an agent....be sure to #BOOKDIRECT should you make a return visit ๐
Go on, make us happy ๐
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Well this is INTERNATIONAL BOOK DIRECT DAY!!
Thousands of hospitality owners jointly encourage guests to seek to book direct with them (even if they initially find a property they like through one of the big channels - Airbnb, Booking.com or Expedia etc.) ๐ง
Why?
- Like John here, they often find they could have saved hard cash as the fees of up to 20% are often passed on to bookers through their links to these sites ๐ณ
- Far greater flexibility in changing booking requirements or arranging earlier check in or later check out โ
- Direct communication with specific needs or more information about the property - 3 rd party channels often have limited templates for advertising rooms/units ๐
- Dealing with hard working business owners - become their customers and not those of faceless corporations ๐งโโ๏ธ
Even if you do book through an agent....be sure to #BOOKDIRECT should you make a return visit ๐
Today is International Book Direct Day when thousands of hospitality owners worldwide promote the benefits of booking direct with the owners rather than paying the inflated rates often shown in well known On-line Travel Agents (Airbnb, Booking, Expedia, VRBO etc.)
Because of the high listing or commission charges they make, hosts are often forced to increase their rates on these channels in it order to be profitable.
Sneaky Tip. If you find something you like advertised, with a bit of simple detective work you can usually locate the owners direct website save yourself a nice amount to put towards days out or nice meals ๐๐ง
Owners often also offer extra benefits to โtheirโ guests rather than the OTAโs customers.
For instance, we offer an earlier check-in.
We have a new booking engine linked to our owners website. We think it looks really good. Check it out in the comments below :)
#bookdirect
Blustery day at beautiful Burry Port Harbour.
Only mad dogs and Englishmen, Welsh, Irish and Canadians go out in the midday storm.
One night free at Bluebell Cottage with a stay of 3 nights or more in December and January!
Our panoramic sea views here at Bronllys Farm
Come for a fabulous autumn, coastal getway with us.
Still plenty of date options available across the various units.
www.bronllysfarm.co.uk
Our lovely little local town of Burry Port, Carmarthenshire.
Great sea swimming at high tides and warmer than most oif the UK ๐
We still have availability is some units next week from Mon 29th August so if you would like to explore in reality.... our booking site is in the bio,
Units ๐ 6,4,or 2
#bronllysfarm
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#lovewales
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Our last two sets of guests in the lovely Bluebell Cottage are returners, having had a great time here last year ๐
That surely is the best advert of all!!
Unusually we have this coming weekend from Frir-Sun still free so.....first come first served so they say.
We will place a few bottles of wime or some lovely local craft beer - your choice - should you come ๐พ๐ท๐บ
Be quick as we have opened it up to some third party sites and it may be snapped up soon.
www.bronllysfarm.co.uk
PS. Weather looking a lot better after a few (well needed wet days).
The lovely three latest reviews from happy guests in Still Waters shepherds hut ๐ฅฐ
Still......some summer availability for you to come and create your own story.
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Fabulous sea views
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Glorious beaches
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Inspirational days out
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Peaceful location
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Quirky retreat
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BBQ and picnic area
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Friendly animals
The Bristol Channel, and specifically the Loughor estuary off it that we look out to, has the second greatest tidal reach in the world!!!๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
Guests love gazing at the ebb and flowโฆ..and often get stunned when they arrive with a sea full, then wake up to completely empty sands!
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The greatest tides are found in the Bay of Funday in Canada, other side of the Atlantic.
One of our daughters living in Canada now dates a lovely chap from Nova Scotia that lies besides that bay!! ๐๐จ๐ฆ
Seeing our view everyday helps keep them in mind ๐คช
To come and gaze and drink in these views from your unit, check out the booking options in the website in the bio ๐ฒ๐ป
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View from a plane
Snapped by our daughter Sophie heading back across the Atlantic to Canada ๐๐จ๐ฆ
Lovely early morning view of the beautiful Gower Peninsula and the Carmarthenshire coastline.
Carmarthen Bay cycle route
Its National Bike Week in the UK! ๐ฒ๐ด
Carmarthenshire is known as the Cycling Hub of Wales with so many delightful planned routes catering for all abilities.
This 38 mile circular route inclues the wonderfully scenic short stretch from Kidwelly to Llanelli (passing us in Pwll). Just a few gentle climbs.
We have secure places to store bikes at Bronllys Farm and regularly welcome cyclists from the serious to the casual. Some recent guests said this is their favourite place to come with their electric bikes now hubby is less able.
We are just a short distance down the hill to the Millenium Coastal Path. If you make it all the way back up the steep drive on your bike come and let us know for a tasty reward. ๐ง
Bluebell Cottage at Bronllys Farm
****STOP PRESS***
Due to cancellation we now have availability this bank holiday weekend and into next week!!
Our delightful and well equipped holiday bungalow sleps up to 6 and affords fabulous sea views looking out towards the Gower Peninsula.
Come and enjoy a sneaky last minute getaway in the stunning Carmarthenshire coastline :)
Your view from your unit. Why wouldnโt you?
Just love coming home and seeing what the season, weather, lighting and tide creates for us.
Got to book it to look at it ๐๐ง
Bluebell Cottage ๐ 6, Gower View ๐4 or Shepherds huts ๐4
Plenty more stunning coast, beaches, countryside, castles and crowd free exploration within easy reach.
Check out the right dates for you. ๐
The wonderful Millennium Coastal Park
Opened by The Queen in 2000, this uniquely landscaped stretch of coast rose like Phoenix out of the ashes of Carmarthenshireโs heavy industrial heritage.
The Festival Fields in Pwll have twice hosted the Eisteddfod, the major Welsh cultural event๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟand the park regularly sees triathlons, marathons and lower key competitions.
Something for everyone whether for a day trip or a holiday to explore fully.
Walkers ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถ
Cyclists ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ด
Runners ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
Sea Swimmers ๐โโ๏ธ๐
Birdwatchers ๐ชถ๐ฆข๐ญ
Family time๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
Bronllys Farm is ideally situated half way along the park and itโs just a short walk to join the coastal path.
Come and stay with us and we will be sure to help you make the most of you visit to this wonderful piece of Wales.
Teaching old Jet new tricks
Who says you cannot teach an old dog new tricks? ๐ถ
Iโve learnt so much about using Instagram with a fabulous week of group training led by Boostly - Mark Simpson with all the Team Boostly support network ๐
I highly recommend tapping in to the expertise in all things related to the running and promotion of any short-term rental enterprise.
Do follow us on Instagram too and see what the old dog has been up to and what would be in store for you in choosing to take a break or holiday with us this year at Bronllys Farm ๐ @bronllysfarm
PS. Jet really is the most lovable old farm dog in the world and always a hit with our guests ๐
#teamboostly #boostly
Our Giveaway Live Draw
Tune in to find out who the lucky winner is who will enjoy a 2 night stay with us.
Going LIVE at 3pm outside - if the weather holds - in front or our amazing view here at Bronllysfarm.
Head over to our Instagram channel @bronllysfarm
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Calling any spontaneous getawayers.
*** DUE TO CANCELLATION***
Our lovely Bluebell Cottage is now free from Fri 31st!
Sleeps up to 6 ๐
Fabulous sea views ๐
Near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Reduced to just ยฃ120 a night ๐ฅ
