Preparing Your Space

Many guests will expect a home-from-home and it is likely you will need to cater for many different types of travellers, from business executives spending a night to couples booking a long weekend and families staying for a fortnight. 

Here, we’ve listed all the purchases required for a two-bedroom townhouse in a village close to amenities and public transport links. The property caters for a wide variety of guests, including business travellers, families, students, and people attending weddings and other life events.

Living room

• Two-seater sofa and throw

• Two chairs

• Coffee table

• Storage unit

• Lamp

• Table and four chairs

• Rug

• TV and wall unit

• Vase

• Curtain pole and curtains

• Mirror

• Toys and books for children

• Spare batteries

• Plug extension

Kitchen

• Fridge-freezer

• Microwave

• Kettle

• Cafetiere

• Toaster

• Washer-drier

• Crockery – including for children

• Cutlery – including for children

• Glassware – regular, wine, champagne

• Pots and pans

• Various kitchen paraphernalia: drainer, grater, measuring jug, large spoons, ladle, corkscrew, chopping board, etc.

• Set of knives

• Bin

• Tea towels

• Table and chairs

• Mop and bucket

• Iron and ironing board

• Everyday items, including tea and coffee, cooking oil, silver foil, cling film, washing up liquid, washing up equipment, bin bags, shopping bags (to be replenished regularly)

Downstairs toilet

• Mirror

• Hand towels

• Cleaning equipment

• Toiletries

• Bin

Main bedroom

• Double bed

• Bedside tables

• Bedside lamps

• Chest of drawers

• TV and wall unit

• Curtain pole and curtains

• Bedding, including sheets, covers, pillows, and duvet

• Bin

• Light fitting

• Bulbs

• Hairdryer

• Clothes hangers

• Plug extension

Ensuite bathroom

• Mirror

• Shaving mirror

• Shower mat

• Towels (various sizes)

• Cleaning equipment

• Toiletries

• Bin

Bathroom

• Mirror

• Shaving mirror

• Shower mat

• Shower curtain

• Towels (various sizes)

• Cleaning equipment

• Toiletries

• Bin

Garden

• Garden furniture set

Miscellaneous

• First aid kit

• Linked fire and heat alarms

• Fire extinguishers

• Fire blankets

• Fire safety signs / guide 

• Carbon monoxide alarms

• Vacuum cleaner

• Lock box

• Several plug extensions (it is possible you will need one in every room)

• Spare batteries

• Power adapter

Tip: Stock up on towels and bedding – your cleaner and property manager will thank you! Get throws for your sofas and chairs as these will help keep them in excellent condition for longer. Take care to keep the toiletries and cleaning materials well stocked. Guests often bring their own toiletries, so you will find that a small number will be enough for a relatively long period. It is always helpful for guests to have access to these things if necessary.