Moretonhampstead

As of May 2026, Exeter, Dartmoor National Park, Torquay have 501 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 13% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Moretonhampstead generates £24K per year. High-performing properties earn £93K/year, while low-performing properties earn £11K/year. This massive revenue spread suggests that market success is heavily skewed toward a specific subset of top-tier listings, highlighting a significant performance polarization despite a recent reduction in overall supply.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Moretonhampstead. Average annual revenue is £24K with 34% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £93K/year. The delta between average and high-performing earnings indicates that while market entry is possible, capturing a larger share of the limited demand requires distinct property positioning to outperform the current 34% occupancy ceiling.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Moretonhampstead is 34%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £179, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £44 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Moretonhampstead, with annual revenue of £76K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Moretonhampstead market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Moretonhampstead area. Exeter: Moderate. Planning permission required for entire homes if not primary residence. Council tracks complaints. Moderate enforcement through planning system. Dartmoor National Park: Moderate. Planning permission needed for commercial STRs. National Park Authority monitors changes of use. Enforcement on complaint basis, some illegal operations exist. Torquay: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond business rates and safety standards. Torbay Council has minimal enforcement. Many hosts operate freely. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Moretonhampstead Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 31%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous drop in supply and revenue metrics suggests a contraction in market interest, implying that the decline in available units has not yet stabilized pricing power for remaining hosts.

Launch around March, 2-3 months before peak summer season (June peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 7% 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 Moretonhampstead listings include: Tv (83%), Kitchen (77%), Washing Machine (74%), Heating (65%), Pets Allowed (58%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Washing Machine, Heating, with Pool properties earning approximately 165% more (£131K/year vs £49K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Moretonhampstead over the last 12 months: May: £2K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £874, December: £2K, January: £714, February: £818, March: £1K, April: £1K. 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 Moretonhampstead is £179, down 7% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £119/night, 2-bedroom properties average £134/night, 3-bedroom properties average £177/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £594/night. Rates peak in June and are lowest in November.

Guests in Moretonhampstead book an average of 38 days in advance, down 20% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 35 days, 2-bedroom: 39 days, 3-bedroom: 39 days, 4+ bedroom: 48 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Moretonhampstead Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 13%, revenue per listing decreased 31%, occupancy fell 11%, average nightly rates decreased 7%, and lead time decreased 20%. These indicators reflect a softening environment where shorter booking windows and lower rates point to decreased consumer urgency and weaker overall demand.

In Moretonhampstead, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 24% higher occupancy than weekdays.