About us

A family business that runs like an operations company.

Blue Puffin started in 2021 with a love of travel, good food and beautifully made spaces, and one property in Portsmouth. Kate designed it, Andrew built the systems to run it, and guests kept coming back. Owners noticed, and asked us to do the same for them.

Five years on we manage 35 properties across Hampshire, the Cotswolds, Surrey, West Sussex and Greater Manchester, with a full-time operations team, our own automation across pricing, payments and guest care, and a sister interiors company that designs the spaces guests photograph.

We have won five industry awards since 2024: Business Awards UK's Property Innovation Award and Property Leadership Award in 2024, and LUXlife's Best Luxury Serviced Accommodation Provider three years running, for Southern England (2024), the South West (2025) and the Cotswolds & Hampshire (2026). Booking.com guests have given us Traveller Review Awards in 2023 and 2025. We are members of PASC UK and the Property Redress Scheme.

What has not changed is the promise: every property is run as if it were ours, every guest is looked after as if they were staying with us, and every owner gets the truth about their numbers.

The Oaks Barn, Durley

Recognised by the industry and by guests

The team

A family business with an operations team behind it.

You will always know who is looking after your property. Behind the four of us is our in-house operations team, and around them a wider network of property managers, cleaners, trades and specialist contractors in every region we cover, all working to the same standard.

Working alongside us

  • Operations team

    In-house. Runs the calendars, cleans, inspections and guest issues every day.

  • Property managers

    Local eyes on every home, from launch checks to routine visits.

  • Revenue management

    Dedicated and in-house. Prices every night and reviews every property's numbers each month.

  • Cleaners & linen

    Hotel-standard turnovers with photo checks after every stay.

  • Trades & specialists

    Plumbers, electricians, gas and fire safety engineers we know and trust.

Owner reviews

In our owners’ own words.

What it is like to hand us the keys, from owners we manage for today.

They don’t just treat my property like another listing, they understand that my property is a business.

I can’t speak highly enough of the amazing team at Blue Puffin Stays, one of the standout qualities of Kate, Andrew and the team is their personalised care. They don’t just treat my property like another listing, they understand that my property is a business and they drive bookings to assist me with creating the successful business I’m looking for. Whether it’s routine maintenance, addressing guest concerns, or providing advice on improvements, they always go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Overall, working with Blue Puffin has been an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism, care, and proactive approach to property management have made all the difference. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy property management company that genuinely cares about the success of their clients.

Sarah R.

2-bed apartment, Southampton

I’ve never even needed to step foot in the property once, yet it’s been kept in excellent condition and consistently delivers strong returns.

I’ve been working with Blue Puffin Stays for almost three years, and I couldn’t be happier with their service. As my very first property investment, I was new to the world of serviced accommodation, but they have guided me every step of the way - from compliance and regulations to presenting the property in the best light and maximising bookings. Their fully hands‑off approach means I’ve never even needed to step foot in the property once, yet it’s been kept in excellent condition and consistently delivers strong returns. They handle absolutely everything: guest management, maintenance, local updates, and even securing long‑term direct bookings that keep occupancy high and costs low. This has given me complete peace of mind, freed up my time, and helped me transition into being a property investor full time, enjoying true time and location freedom. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a truly hands‑free, professional, and reliable management company in the South of England.

Redwane J.

2-bed apartment, Southampton

Their attention to detail, clear communication, and willingness to take ownership gives us real peace of mind.

Working with Blue Puffin Stays has been a pleasure from day one. The team is proactive, responsive, and genuinely invested in the smooth running of our properties.

They’ve gone above and beyond — from chasing up renovation snag list items, to resolving plumbing issues quickly, to ensuring our properties meet the latest fire safety standards.

Their attention to detail, clear communication, and willingness to take ownership gives us real peace of mind. We truly value our partnership and highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable, caring property management.

Linus & Maria

Two 1-bed apartments, Southampton

We would not have achieved the success we have had with it without their input and management.

We cannot recommend the team at Blue Puffin Stays enough. They have been absolutely key to the success of our SA and we would not have achieved the success we have had with it without their input and management. When we were first analysing the deal BPS were able to provide historical revenue reports so that we could quickly assess whether the house was going to work from a rental perspective. Then Kate was able to help me with the interiors in terms of colours etc and then we worked with BPS to dress the property and we were over the moon with the finish provided.

Once the property had been completed from a build perspective, BPS handled everything else from the photos, to the listing bookings, cleaning, waste removal and linen. They are very hands-on in ensuring the property is maintained to a high standard and we have hardly had to get involved in any of the day to day running. There is a lot of work involved in SA, we are glad to have found BPS to manage our SA, we could not have done it without them!

We are now on the look out for the next project to work together on.

Melissa P.

5-bed house, Gloucestershire

Performance, not promises

More bookings. More revenue.

A full calendar on its own does not pay the mortgage. What matters to an owner is revenue for every night the home is available to let, which combines how often it is booked with what each night earns.

On that measure, our homes earned 13% more than similar homes nearby over the last 90 days.

Source: PriceLabs market data, the 90 nights to 23 September 2026, comparing our homes with nearby listings of a similar size. Revenue is per night available to book, so nights blocked for owner stays or maintenance are left out. The 13% covers every home we manage except one pool villa with no like-for-like market; the bars show a selection of our regions. Past results, not a forecast: every property and season is different.

Revenue per available night, by regionsimilar homes nearby = 100%

  • Portsmouth & Southsea+12% revenue

    Similar homes nearby 100% · Blue Puffin 112%

  • Southampton+16% revenue

    Similar homes nearby 100% · Blue Puffin 116%

  • Winchester+21% revenue

    Similar homes nearby 100% · Blue Puffin 121%

  • Hampshire countryside+74% revenue

    Similar homes nearby 100% · Blue Puffin 174%

  • Bolton+23% revenue

    Similar homes nearby 100% · Blue Puffin 123%

+13%

more revenue than similar homes nearby, per available night

365

days a year your prices are reviewed

70

booking channels we can list on, including corporate agents

Free appraisal

Tell us about your property.

Our management team will be in touch within two working days.

We will look at comparable listings in your postcode and prepare a written appraisal of what the property could earn. If a long let would serve you better, we will say so.

  • ✓ No obligation, no sales pressure
  • ✓ Real comparable data, not a national average
  • ✓ Setup and interiors costed up front if you need them

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