Self Catering Sample Inventory
Suggested Sample Inventory for Self Catering Properties
Lounge Inventory for Self Catering apartment
- Sofabed & Sofa/chairs – there should be seating for the number of people the flat can sleep
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SideTable, Coffee table or nest of tables
- TV, DVD player, broadband or wifi
- Waste bin
- Cushions, prints, rugs, accessories (vases)
- Books, DVDs and games can be provided for the odd rainy day
- Smoke Detector
(Please note when furnishing a property you must adhere to the Furniture and Fire Safety Regulations.)
Broadband and wifi are popular because many people like to work, access email etc whilst away from home.
Upholstered furnishings must comply with the Furnishing (Fire) Safety Regulations 1988. This applies to furnishings that have been upholstered (ie: mattress, couch, cushions). All new furniture comes with a label verifying its safety. If you choose to use second-hand (or used) furniture, ensure that it has the appropriate fire-safety labels attached to it.
Dining table and chairs to seat the number of people the flat will sleep (the dining table can be a table with leaves that fold down to minimise the space it takes in the room)
Crockery, wine glasses, juice glasses and cutlery for the number of people the flat will sleep
- Place mats and coasters
- Tips Treat crockery and glasses as consumables and expect the odd breakage. Have a spare set. IKEA is good and cheap.
Kitchen Inventory for Self Catering apartment
- Oven, hob, extractor fan
- Fridge or Fridge freeze
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine/dryer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Saucepan set,frying pan
- Cafetiere, Teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl
- Cruet Set
- Can Opener, Cork Screw and Bottle Opener
- Basic set of kitchen utensils e.g. Kitchen knives, Vegetable peeler, Grater
- Scissors
- Serving dishes, fruit bowls
- Chopping boards
- Waste bin
- Ironing Board
- Iron
- Vacuum Cleaner
- Mop, Bucket, Broom, Dustpan and brush
- Washing up brushes and dishcloths, T-towels
- Fire extinguisher and fire safety blanket
The kitchen appears to be used mostly for breakfast – the toaster being used lots, drinks and storing snacks, etc. Washing machines are often requested and rarely used. Make cleaning equipment visible if you want people to use it
Bedroom Inventory for Self Catering apartment
- Beds
- Mattress covers and duvets to cater for all the bed combinations.
- Pillows and pillow protectors– 2 for each person the property will sleep
- Wardrobes and hangars
- Bedside tables
- Bedside lights for each bed (or side of bed)
- Sets of drawers
- Waste bin
- Prints, accessories
- Smoke detector
- Radio Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer Short term let properties do not need lots of clothes storage. People don’t normally carry a full wardrobe of clothes! Single beds that can be arranged as doubles increases the flexibility of your property making it attractive to a wider market. Duvets a size larger than the bed (e.g. double duvets on single beds or king size duvets on double beds feel luxurious) A travel cot can be useful.Bed linen and Towels
- Duvet covers for each duvet size
- Sheets for each bed size
- Pillow cases for each pillow
- Bath Towels
- Hand Towels
- Flannels Tips: Have at least 2 sets of bedding for every possible bed combination (e.g. 4 singles, 2 king size sets for twin beds that cab be combined to make a king sized double) so that a set can be washed while the other set is in use. Similarly have 2 sets of towels for the maximum number of people the property can accommodate – so if it sleeps 4 have 8 sets of towels. Fitted sheets make it easier to make the beds up during the changeover. Ironed bedding provides a good look and feel.
Bathroom
- Towel rail
- Toilet brush for each toilet
- Toilet roll holder
- Accessories
- Bin - (preferably covered)
- Bath Mat
The bathroom is important and used lots – make sure it looks good and is hard wearing. Most visitors prefer showers to bathes, of course it is best if you could provide both. Ensure that the showers are protected properly from water dripping outside of it.
