Carl Scott

Carl Scott – The human(?) Behind Woodfarm & Holiday Letting Unlocked

Bringing You the Best in Dog-Friendly Holidays & Holiday Letting Advice

I’m Carl, the guy behind Woodfarm Barns & Barges in Suffolk and Casa Trebbio in Tuscany. For over 15 years, I’ve been running what I like to think is a successful holiday letting business, helping thousands of guests (and their dogs!) escape to the countryside or enjoy a peaceful waterside retreat.

Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two about what makes a holiday rental work: not just for guests, but for owners like me too. That’s why I started Holiday Letting Unlocked, offering no-nonsense advice for fellow holiday let owners who want to succeed in an ever-changing market.

Why Trust My Advice?

15+ Years of Hands-On Experience – I’ve grown Woodfarm from nothing. From the ground up, adapting to trends, economic changes, and evolving customer habits. It's a minefield and I know where a lot of the mines are!

Dog-Friendly Holiday Pioneer – Long before it became trendy, I made sure my Suffolk Barns and Barges were designed for four-legged guests just as much as their humans.
Tuscany Insider – Owning and managing a holiday home in Italy has given me a unique perspective on running a property overseas.

The consultancy side of who I am covers everything from Choosing your property, The Planning process, Preparing for letting, Fit-out,Branding & positioning, Pricing strategy, Sales & Marketing, Growth strategy, Website & SEO, Building your database (and what to do with it), Social media, Customer loyalty and Managing your team, plus more besides.

Straight-Talking & Practical – No fluff, no gimmicks: just tried-and-tested insights that work in the real world.


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Reasons to Stay at Woodfarm, Suffolk

We happen to think what we have on offer is pretty bloomin' good. However, we thought you might like a bunch of reasons to stay, other than we think you should!

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Dogs stay FREE

Genuine, welcoming Dog-Friendly ethos, making you all feel at home, and they won’t cost you a penny.

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Free Doggy treats

Dog bowls, treats, showers, towels and more. Your furry family are safe, secure & happy in our fully enclosed gardens.

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Over 1,000 5 star reviews

Peace of mind from our 1,200 + Five Star Tripadvisor, Facebook & Google Reviews. Over 30% of our guests come back!

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Brilliant beaches

We know that guests want the best location and surroundings. Suffolk has an incredible Heritage Coast, all in easy reach of us.

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Dog exercise meadow

Pawesome, fully-enclosed two acre Pooch Paddock at the Barns for your Dogs to go bonkers and make new friends in. Happy hounds!

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Multi-awards

Rest assured choosing Woodfarm: Visit England Gold Awards for all our properties, as well as their ROSE Award for Service Excellence.

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Private Hot Tubs

Private Hot tubs with seven of our eight Barns and Cottages. The ultimate in relaxation and reconnection: just because you're worth it.

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Stunning Countryside

Unwind and connect with nature in our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yes, plural. Suffolk Coast & Heaths, and Dedham Vale.

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River Walks

Stunning river walks directly from your gangplank on either Barge! Wildlife and breathtaking scenery in abundance.

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