Kingsbridge

As of May 2026, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmouth have 1,088 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 6% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Kingsbridge generates £24K per year. High-performing properties earn £64K/year, while low-performing properties earn £12K/year. This wide revenue spread suggests that market rewards are heavily concentrated, indicating that standard operational models may struggle to capture the same premium capture as top-tier listings.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Kingsbridge. Average annual revenue is £24K with 31% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £64K/year. The disparity between average and high performance signals a market where success is highly sensitive to specific property characteristics rather than broad market demand.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kingsbridge is 31%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £210, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £47 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Kingsbridge, with annual revenue of £36K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Kingsbridge market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Kingsbridge area. Kingsbridge: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning use. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely under general tourism accommodation rules. Salcombe: Moderate. Planning permission needed for primary STR use, Article 4 Direction limits conversions in some areas. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Dartmouth: Moderate. Planning permission required for material change of use, some Article 4 restrictions. Enforcement complaint-driven, many operate without explicit permission. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Kingsbridge Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 42%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The sharp revenue drop against minimal supply contraction points to a significant softening in consumer willingness to pay despite fewer active listings.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -5% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Kingsbridge listings include: Tv (82%), Washing Machine (81%), Kitchen (71%), Pets Allowed (56%), Heating (52%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Washing Machine, Hot Tub, with Heating properties earning approximately 33% more (£50K/year vs £37K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Kingsbridge over the last 12 months: May: £2K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £2K, October: £1K, November: £641, December: £1K, January: £637, February: £665, March: £967, April: £2K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Kingsbridge is £210, down 18% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £123/night, 2-bedroom properties average £166/night, 3-bedroom properties average £219/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £410/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.

Guests in Kingsbridge book an average of 39 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 37 days, 2-bedroom: 38 days, 3-bedroom: 40 days, 4+ bedroom: 44 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Kingsbridge Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 6%, revenue per listing decreased 42%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates decreased 18%, and lead time decreased 22%. These synchronized declines reflect a contraction in booking momentum, forcing hosts to adjust to shorter planning cycles and lower pricing power.

In Kingsbridge, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 14% higher occupancy than weekdays.