Serviced accommodation management & rent-to-rent
Your property.
Thoughtfully managed.
A practical approach to accommodation management and long-term property partnerships, backed by hands-on property experience since 2012. Currently focused on the North East of England.
Currently focused on the North East of England.
Authentic interior photograph from our property portfolio.
Rooted in the North East
Our current focus is the North East of England, where the business has been built and maintained over time. We are not claiming national coverage — the brand and structure are designed to grow carefully into the right opportunities.
One separate experience — a refurbished terraced property in Barrow-in-Furness, tailored to contractors near major employers — sits outside the North East and is shared on the About page as a distinct example.
Two ways to work with us
A service for every kind of owner
Whether you want hands-on support running a serviced accommodation property or a long-term arrangement that takes day-to-day responsibility off your plate, we start with a straightforward conversation about your property and your goals.
Serviced accommodation management
Hand over the day-to-day of running a serviced accommodation property, with the detailed scope agreed around exactly what you'd like to delegate.
Explore serviced accommodation managementRent-to-rent
A long-term arrangement where we rent a suitable property from you under an agreed contract and operate the agreed accommodation model — with fixed agreed rent as a contractual commitment.
Explore rent-to-rentFrom our portfolio
Spaces thoughtfully prepared
Authentic photographs from properties in our portfolio.
Terraced exterior
Character residential property
Recreation space
Equipped for memorable stays
Refurbished bathroom
Freestanding roll-top bath & shower
Behind the business
Built on hands-on experience
The work behind Hearth & Stay is hands-on and ongoing — not a badge or an accreditation. These are the moments that shaped the approach.
- 2012
Started in property
Began building and maintaining a small portfolio in the North East of England — learning the trade one property at a time.
- 2015
Serviced accommodation
Began operating serviced accommodation, getting to grips with guests, changeovers and the realities of running stays.
- 2026
First rent-to-rent
Entered a first rent-to-rent arrangement with a landlord who understood the model and valued a long-term agreement and scheduled rent payments.
Wider experience. Along the way the work has included refurbishing and extending a terraced property in Barrow-in-Furness, tailored to contractors working near major employers — a separate example outside the North East. Industry knowledge and a network have been built through active participation in property communities, masterclasses and intensive training programmes. Participation is not an accreditation or qualification.
Our approach
Plain language, clear agreements
We aim to be straightforward about what we do and what we don't. Here's how we approach working with owners.
Plain English, no jargon
We explain each option in straightforward language, so you understand what you're agreeing to before anything is signed.
Clarity before commitment
Responsibilities, permitted use, permissions, repairs and suitability are clarified before any agreement — not after.
Fixed agreed rent is a contract, not insurance
In a rent-to-rent, fixed agreed rent is a contractual commitment under the agreement — not a guarantee and not risk-free.
No invented promises
No pressure, no guaranteed profits, no blanket claims of compliance. Just an honest, workable arrangement we can both stand behind.
Considering a serviced accommodation or rent-to-rent arrangement?
Let's talk it through. A short, no-pressure conversation is usually the best way to see whether your property and our approach are a good fit.