About us

Richard has almost two decades’ experience in holiday letting and has seen many changes in that time. As a holiday cottage owner he found it surprising that no company seemed to offer a service-led, owner-centric approach to the full management of properties and thus Finest Retreats was born.

Having owned holiday cottages for many years, Richard knows perfectly all the emotions involved with letting a property to guests and wanted to create a passionate agency that always tailored its services to suit each individual’s circumstances.

Having always lobbied hard for holiday let owners, Richard has featured on BBC Breakfast Radio and written thought leadership articles on the sector for The Times and other publications.

A young family with two toddler sons keeps him busy during evenings and weekends, and with what little time is left over from running a business and looking after the children he can be found playing or watching a multitude of sports.

Joining the team in 2022, Beth currently manages the growing portfolio of our existing properties, helping owners maximize their holiday lettings, and overseeing the onboarding of new properties into the Finest Retreats collection.

Beth enjoys working with everything from quirky tree houses with compost toilets to breath-taking period homes packed with eclectic history and getting the marketing mix right to ensure lettings success. Beth is an expert in pricing, advertising and pays close (daily!) attention to bookings rates and occupancy.

A young family keeps her busy most weekends and they enjoy exploring their beautiful home in Cornwall, discovering new beaches and hidden gems.

As one of our Operations Coordinators, Marie’s primary responsibility is to provide a top-notch service to our fully managed owners. Marie helps ensure smooth running of properties by sourcing and supporting the finest housekeepers and service providers. Prior to joining the Operations team, Marie was a holiday let housekeeper herself, and before that was a Hotel Manager with a large UK brand so she brings with her plenty of incredible experience of how to keep properties in top condition. Having been at the sharp end of holiday letting, Marie knows well what guests are looking for and the standards expected.

In her spare time, Marie treasures her moments with her family, friends and her two spaniels. They all love beach walks, particularly on Sundays when seeking out the perfect spot for a tasty Sunday lunch.