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Keep it clean and tidy

Cleanliness is the first thing that guests will check. To save embarrassment and to provide a strong first impression, all surfaces should be dust-free and polished, carpets vacuumed and wooden floors mopped. Bathrooms should always be gleaming.

Provide basic utilities

If you decide to rent out rooms and provide bed and breakfast services, this issue can be avoided. If you are renting out an apartment or house, then you should ensure that the kitchen contains adequate cookery utensils, cutlery and crockery. Cleaning products should be provided too, including washing detergent if facilities are provided. Guests will appreciate not having to purchase these items for short stays.

Know the area

Those who seek private holiday lettings tend to be adventurous. A host with detailed knowledge of the local area can make the difference between a good stay and a great stay for some guests. Recommending local restaurants, bars and places of interest will also help build your reputation and set up the potential for discounts and other offers they may be willing to extend to your guests.

Another good way to learn what guests are looking for is to read reviews on websites that cater to the private holiday letting market, like Wimdu. These sites rank hosts by the strength of the reviews they receive so it is advisable to check on Wimdu and make a note of any trends that you see. Those in the UK can find instructions on tax status of holiday letting on HM Revenue and Customs official site

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The Gothic appearance of the castle was changed by several reconstructions, especially interior which is now more in Baroque or Rococo style. The tour leads through fifteen rooms, richly furnished mostly with stylish furniture, with valuable paintings and carpets. Visitors can see here a unique collection of 545 copper engravings, depicting the entire history of the Thirty Years’ War, but also a collection of historic weapons, art porcelain, hunting trophies, and many other attractions. During the season there are thousands of tourists, who have the opportunity to use also hiking and biking trails. Today the castle is owned by the Sternberg family.

The castle in open from April to October and basic admission fee is 100CZK (€4). It is situated only about 40km from Prague, so if you have one free day while visiting Prague, this castle is a great idea to spend it.

For further information visit Official website of Český Šternberg Castle

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