Social Bothy

Social Bothy šŸ” Helping Airbnb & Accommodation Owners Get More Direct Bookings.
šŸŽ„ Building a 6 Month Program, with 8 founding members
šŸ‘‡ Follow The Journey

06/07/2026

I never want to wake up wondering what to post again.

And I don’t say that in a ā€œlook at me, I’m organisedā€ kind of way.

I say it because I know that feeling.

Opening Instagram.

Staring at the blank screen.

Thinking…

What do I even say today?

And this week, while I’ve been mapping out my own content until launch, it hit me why so many accommodation owners feel stuck with social media.

It’s not because they’re lazy.

It’s not because they don’t care.

It’s not because their property isn’t beautiful enough.

It’s because they’re trying to create content without knowing where it’s meant to lead.

And honestly, that would overwhelm anyone.

Because when you’re running a holiday home, Airbnb, cottage, boutique stay or accommodation business, you’re already doing so much.

Cleaning.
Guest messages.
Bookings.
Repairs.
Laundry.
Pricing.
Reviews.
The weird little jobs nobody sees.

And then on top of that, you’re supposed to show up online and magically know what to post?

No wonder it feels hard.

What I’m learning as I build this program is that content doesn’t need to be fancy.

It needs to have a purpose.

Some posts help people find you.

Some help them trust you.

Some show them what it actually feels like to stay with you.

Some remind them they can book direct.

Some gently move them closer to making an enquiry.

And when you understand that, it stops feeling like you’re just throwing pretty photos into the void.

You start seeing the path.

Stranger.
Follower.
Dreaming about the stay.
Trusting you.
Booking.

That’s what I want to help accommodation owners build.

Not a perfect Instagram account.

Not content that takes hours and leaves you wanting to launch your phone into the sea.

A simple plan that helps your beautiful place be seen, remembered and booked.

Because you shouldn’t have to wake up wondering what to post.

You should know what you’re saying, why you’re saying it, and where it’s leading.

And my goodness, doesn’t that feel lighter?

So tell me honestly…

Are you posting with a plan at the moment?

Or are you still winging it and hoping for the best?

18/06/2026

Your employee is 3 minutes late and you’ve already drafted your resignation letter to her. šŸ˜‚

In my defence...

I’m currently building a brand new program from scratch.

Which sounds exciting until you’re knee-deep in lesson plans, workbooks, content ideas, automations, sales pages, tech, emails and approximately 7,432 decisions.

Some days I feel like I’ve got it all figured out.

Other days I’m one minor inconvenience away from becoming a cow farmer in the Highlands of Scotland.

But we’re making progress.

One lesson, one workbook and one slight emotional breakdown at a time. 🤣

Who’s building something big behind the scenes right now?

17/06/2026

My coach told me to stop building in secret.

So here I am.

Over the next few months I’ll be sharing the behind-the-scenes journey of building a new program for Airbnb hosts, boutique hotels, holiday cottages and short-term rental owners who want more confidence in their marketing and more direct bookings.

The exciting parts. The scary parts. And everything in between.

Who’s coming along for the ride? šŸ¤

16/06/2026

Here’s a question most accommodation owners don’t want to think about…

If Airbnb disappeared tomorrow, how would your property show up online?

Because if your entire marketing strategy relies on Airbnb, you’re not really building a brand.
You’re borrowing someone else’s audience.

The accommodation owners creating long-term freedom are building assets they own:
āœ”ļø A website
āœ”ļø An email list
āœ”ļø A social presence
āœ”ļø A direct booking pathway

That’s what gives you options, regardless of what Airbnb does next.

15/06/2026

A little bit excited. A little bit terrified.

This week I’m officially starting the journey of building something I’ve been talking about for a very long time.

It’s called The Bothy.

For those who know my Scottish roots, a bothy is a simple shelter in the mountains. A place where travellers can rest, share stories, swap knowledge and find community before continuing their journey.

And that’s exactly what I want this to become.

A place for holiday accommodation owners who want to attract more guests, build confidence in their marketing, gain more direct bookings and connect with others who truly understand the journey they’re on.

Right now it’s still being built.

You’ll see the ideas, the lessons, the wins, the mistakes, the overthinking, the breakthroughs and everything in between.

So if you’re an Airbnb host, accommodation owner or tourism operator, I’d love for you to follow along.

Welcome to the beginning of The Bothy šŸ¤

12/06/2026

Sometimes I wonder what exactly was said during the interview... šŸ¤”

Then I remember she’s brilliant at her job, so I let it slide.

For now. šŸ˜‚

Tag the workmate who keeps the office interesting šŸ‘‡

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Port Sorell, TAS

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Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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