iknow-uk Online Advertising Tool - The Simplest Availability Calendar Ever!

A big advantage of online advertising compared to traditional methods is the ability to publish up to date information, such as your availability. In response to the complicated nature of many availability calendars iknow-uk have introduced the simplest availability calendar available to UK hotels, B&Bs and Holiday Cottages with the aim of producing maximum results from minimum effort.

Most availability calendars need to be updated each time a room is booked to prevent double booking taking place. This can be a real head ache for independent proprietors who have a hundred other things to do other than site in front of a computer all day.

The iknow-uk calendar is so simple because it summarises the availability of the property and not individual rooms. So if one room is available the property shows availability. The enquiry system means that more detailed information is exchanged only when a potential booker enquires.

Properties that use the new system report significant increases in enquiries and bookings.

Last Minute Category

Properties that choose to use the calendar are automatically placed into the last minute category on our sites so that people looking for late availability in any area can see at a glance what is on offer.

Last Minute Breaks, Holidays and Late Availability

Very last minute travel deals can be found using the Last Minute Late Availability feature on any of the iknow-uk accommodation directories. All listed properties have the opportunity to publish their last minute room availability which you can view in summary by region, area, accommodation type and price.

Last Minute - What to Expect

When you select the Last Minute navigation option on the listing pages of any of our sites you will see a list of the properties in that region that publish their availability.

The Last Minute availability calendar at the top of the page summarises the availability of all the properties listed below. The availability displayed for each property means that they have at least one room available. Showing availability does not guarantee a booking can be made. Conditions such as party size, number of rooms or length of stay may apply. To ensure a booking can be made you should phone the property using the enquiry form or by phone.

Late availability cottage breaks

Late availability cottage breaks are generally available out of the main tourist season. During the summer most cottages are fully booked but you can use the last minute cottages pages to find holiday cottages all year round.

Peak times for holiday cottages in the Lake District, Yorkshire and Devon at Christmas and New Year, Easter, Bank Holidays and half term holidays. At these times Holiday Cottages need to be booked well in advance especially if you want to stay in hotspots such as the Yorkshire Dales, Windermere or Torquay.