Cowbridge, GB
Part of the Bridgend market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
£26.1k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£145
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£51
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bridgend market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£18,285 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (5.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
Studio (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£134)
3 bedrooms (£68)
2 bedrooms (£60)
1 bedroom (£49)
Studio (£46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bridgend market averaged 557 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier.
An average Bridgend listing earns £23K/year. High-performing listings earn £54K, while low-performing listings earn £9K.
Average occupancy in Bridgend is 35%, producing RevPAR of £45 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bridgend, at £45K.
Rules vary across Bridgend. Bridgend: Moderate. Wales-wide registration mandatory from 2023, planning permission may be needed for change of use. Growing enforcement through council monitoring. Cardiff: Moderate. Wales registration required, planning permission for material change of use. Council actively monitoring high-density areas, issuing enforcement notices. Porthcawl: Moderate. Same Wales registration rules apply, planning permission needed. Bridgend Council enforcing due to tourism pressure, some unlicensed operation continues. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bridgend Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are TV (94%), Internet (91%), Heating (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+46%), Heating (+31%), Bbq (+17%).
Average daily rate in Bridgend is £156, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Bridgend book an average of 34 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 29% higher than weekday occupancy.