These are all products and services I use myself. For the Amazon links, I get a small commission if you purchase anything after following my link, and I appreciate that.

I also gain commission with Helen and John. Helen is my own accountant and John has found me my last four mortages - I never recommend anyone I don’t genuinely think is the best at what they do.

Others are not for commission but provide discounts I’ve sourced for my lovely clients from small UK businesses I think represent great value and excellent products.

Recommendations and discounts

Amazon Store Front - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/kaygibbs

Tech

Email provider: I use Kit. https://partners.kit.com/vslnn5trvop1 It might be excessive for your needs but if you run more than one place, or don’t enjoy organising email addresses, it is fabulous.

Social media scheduler: Publer https://publer.com/KayGibbs gets you a 5% discount on your monthly subscription, forever. This is the single best investment I have ever made in my business. For a video on how it works and a Venn diagram to help you decide if it’s best for you, see: https://www.kaygibbs.com/chcsocialmedia-2

Professional Services

Marketing: Airbnb is my choice of OTA. www.airbnb.co.uk/rp/kaygibbs This link means I can (usually) offer my step by step guides to setting up with no charge once you’ve started a listing.

Accounting: Helen Scurr at Maple Tree Services www.mapletreeservices.com KAY5 for 5% off your first year of accounting

Mortgages: John at Inca Financial www.incafinancial.co.uk/kay-gibbs

Photography: Si Ranshaw https://www.siranshaw.com/ Mention me for 10% off

Image design: Deco Bureau https://thedecobureau.co.uk/ kaygibbsisgreat (So embarrassing but Kev is very kind!) gets you 10% off.

Furnishing & guest welcome

Branded and personalised pens, wifi codes, chopping boards and more: Hannah at Little Grove

Toiletries:www.wildengland.uk Cleansing gel, shampoo and conditioner KAYGIBBS30 for 30% off and no minimum order

Washing up sponge: Composty https://b2b.composty.earth KAY5 gets you 5% off your first business order (already very competitive prices – be sure to set up a business account before ordering)

Cleaning & Supplies

My cleaning guru

https://amzn.to/4pAb7je Nancy Birtwhistle, Clean and Green (the main one)

https://amzn.to/4kTq1iG Nancy Birtwhistle, the whole set

Laundry & Cleaning

https://amzn.to/3DC3LZp White vinegar

https://amzn.to/4bNEUOP soda crystals (the green packet I showed that goes in with detergent)

https://amzn.to/41IsrqZ Miniml laundry liquid

https://amzn.to/4hponBN sodium percarbonate

https://amzn.to/3N1wJXf anti bac spray for guest use

https://amzn.to/4qTPXvR spray bottles (I have these and like that they’re diff colours so I can see what’s what, but can no longer find the teeny one I showed in the video)

https://amzn.to/3OY6ZLT Rubbing alcohol - incredible for stains. I got felt tip out of Lennie’s carpet with it. Haven’t used it in a holiday let setting (yet!)

Consumables

https://amzn.to/4iGfwfY Miniml washing up liquid plastic bottle

https://amzn.to/3EUBXzU Miniml washing up liquid refill

Serious Tissues loo roll 5% off with my code KAY1694 forever I think…(may have run out). Does have a ‘for business’ tab it may be worth investigating too. Yes they do kitchen roll; I haven’t tried that.

Washing up sponge: Composty https://b2b.composty.earth KAY5 gets you 5% off your first business order (already very competitive prices – be sure to set up a business account before ordering)

Refreshments

https://amzn.to/4iA6wsq Clipper coffee

https://amzn.to/3MqTlQT Clipper decaf coffee

https://amzn.to/4cZSijG Clipper hot chocolate

https://amzn.to/3UTBYIQ Pukka fruit tea bags (biodegradable so can go on the compost pile)

https://amzn.to/4kUEpXS sugar sachets

Food
https://amzn.to/4kkoEbz Dorset cereal

https://amzn.to/4m3gPYw gluten free Eat Natural cereal

https://amzn.to/43AnTvOD Dorset chocolate

https://amzn.to/41zXlT8 from Dorset with Love (can get much better wholesale prices but see what’s on offer via the link)

Dogs

https://amzn.to/4s5YBIM tennis balls