Field and Beach Property Management Ltd

FABStays: holiday letting and property management in Devon

Field and Beach Property Management Ltd, which presents itself under the shorter name FABStays, combines two related activities: the management of holiday homes on behalf of their owners and the letting of those homes to visitors. Its portfolio is concentrated in Devon, particularly the South Hams, and extends to properties in France and Crete.

The company describes its holiday homes as "beautifully maintained" and says the range is intended to suit all budgets, from a beachside retreat to a countryside getaway. The properties sit in locations it identifies as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Where the properties are

The South West is the core of the business. FABStays lists the South Hams among its main areas, naming Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Totnes and Brixham as some of the towns where it operates, and it also has properties in Exeter. Beyond the UK it manages holiday accommodation in France and Crete.

The site gives a sample of the portfolio rather than a full inventory:

• Quad Corner, West Prawle: a two-bedroom maisonette in a barn conversion with views.
• Beulah, Strete: a three-bedroom home with sea views and access to coastal walks.
• Tapper's Yard, Topsham: an "elegant cottage" sleeping five, with patio and parking near the River Exe.
• Stable Corner, Loddiswell: a four-bedroom, single-level stone barn conversion on a private estate.
• Aphrodite Apartment, Crete: a one-bedroom penthouse with three terraces and mountain views.
• St Clements, Dartmouth: a three-bedroom reverse-level home with views over Dartmouth, parking and an EV charger.

Services for owners

Alongside the holiday lettings side, the company runs a property management service aimed at owners of holiday homes. Its site includes a dedicated owners' area with sections on why to work with the company, a linen service called FABLinens, an owners' checklist and an owner portal, as well as a page inviting owners to see what they can earn. These elements indicate that the management offer covers the practical running of a letting property and its presentation to guests, although the site text available does not detail the individual tasks included.

Local knowledge and guest support

FABStays presents its team as local and says it goes beyond listing the well-known tourist sights, sharing suggestions on lesser-known places, local places to eat and less frequented attractions. It frames this around different kinds of stay: a weekend break, a family reunion, a romantic trip or walking the South West Coast Path.

On service, the company states that its team assists from the moment of booking until the end of the stay, and that it aims to be available without intruding, responding when guests need help. The site also includes a section on things to do in the area and a blog.