Ep #16 - What It Takes to Transform Land or Property Into a Thriving Business with Sonia Aucott

Join host Katie Bessant as she sits down with Sonia Aucott of Aucott Interior Design to explore how farms, vineyards, country estates, and rural businesses can successfully diversify into hospitality.In this episode, we unpack:🌿 The key questions to ask before starting a hospitality project on your land🏡 How to decide between cottages, glamping, event barns, or other accommodation types📋 Why planning, operations, and guest experience all need to be mapped out early✨ The design touches that create that all-important “wow factor” for your guests♿ Why accessibility is becoming a must-have (and how it boosts ROI)📸 How branding, photography, and partnerships can help you stand out and attract bookings🌟 Find out more about Sonia's upcoming event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rural-diversification-heritage-hospitality-and-land-use-reimagined-tickets-1552165281139?aff=oddtdtcreator 🌟🐝 CONNECT WITH KATIE 🐝 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theholidayhive.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theholidayhive/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/theholidayhiveofficial/LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bessant-31bb84135/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theholidayhiveofficialYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HolidayHive🌟CONNECT WITH SONIA 🌟 Website: https://www.aucottinteriordesign.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aucottinteriordesign/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aucottinteriordesign/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniaaucott/