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EPISODE · Nov 23, 2025 · 42 MIN

What Changed in 21 Years of Running a Gîte?

from The Gîte Podcast · host rupertspringfield

Tracy and David wanted to move to Spain and open a B&B, but instead they remained in the UK and bought a gîte in France! That was in 2005, and they have built up a successful gîte business and a boutique agency representing other gîtes.  We discuss the changes that Tracy has seen in the past 21 years, from the dominance of the platforms, to guests' expectations changing.  Wow factors feature, as well as the challenge of Covid.  https://www.holidaycottagesandvillas.com/ https://www.holidaycottagesandvillas.com/property/france/la-maison-montignac/ https://www.giteguru.com/ https://lemasdordogne.com/

Tracy and David wanted to move to Spain and open a B&B, but instead they remained in the UK and bought a gîte in France! That was in 2005, and they have built up a successful gîte business and a boutique agency representing other gîtes.  We discuss the changes that Tracy has seen in the past 21 years, from the dominance of the platforms, to guests' expectations changing.  Wow factors feature, as well as the challenge of Covid.  https://www.holidaycottagesandvillas.com/https://www.holidaycottagesandvillas.com/property/france/la-maison-montignac/ https://www.giteguru.com/https://lemasdordogne.com/

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Tracy and David wanted to move to Spain and open a B&B, but instead they remained in the UK and bought a gîte in France! That was in 2005, and they have built up a successful gîte business and a boutique agency representing other gîtes.  We discuss...

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