Your trusted local Host
Meet Zara De Haldevang, your dedicated Burford & West Oxfordshire local Host.
What Zara’s Owners say about her: “Zara is incredibly thorough, approachable, and genuinely cares about creating a brilliant experience for both Owners and guests. Her attention to detail and thoughtful touches make a huge difference.”
Having grown up in West Oxfordshire from the age of four, Zara has a deep-rooted connection to the area and the community around it. Although family life took her between the Middle East, Kenya, and back to the UK over the years, the Cotswolds has always remained home, with generations of her family still based locally today.
A self-confessed tech enthusiast, Zara taught herself Airbnb and Booking.com during Covid and quickly developed a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. She believes the best holiday stays feel personal from start to finish, with thoughtful details, local recommendations, and genuine hospitality making all the difference. Zara is also passionate about supporting local businesses, regularly incorporating local hampers, concierge services, and trusted recommendations into the guest experience wherever possible.
"Just when you think you’ve discovered the best of West Oxfordshire, there’s always more to uncover. Even after 37 years of coming back here, it still feels like one of the UK’s hidden gems. I love helping Owners showcase that magic through unforgettable guest experiences."
Why guests love it here
Quintessential Cotswold escapes
From the rolling Cotswold countryside to the timeless charm of Burford’s historic high street, West Oxfordshire offers the kind of escape guests return to year after year.
Visitors are drawn to the area for its beautiful stone villages, countryside walks, independent boutiques, cosy pubs, and slower pace of life. Whether it’s long lunches in picturesque market towns, exploring nearby estates and gardens, or simply unwinding in the peace and quiet of the countryside, there’s a sense of calm here that’s hard to replicate elsewhere.
Its central location also makes it ideal for exploring the wider Cotswolds, with destinations such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Daylesford, and Blenheim Palace all within easy reach.
For many guests, it’s not just the scenery that makes West Oxfordshire special, it’s the feeling of discovering somewhere genuinely welcoming, characterful, and beautifully unspoilt.
Everything covered
Complete co-hosting support for Burford & West Oxfordshire Owners
Zara works closely with owners to ensure every guest experience feels smooth, personal, and professionally managed.
What the data shows
West Oxfordshire Airbnb market insights
With its timeless Cotswold charm, picturesque villages, and year-round appeal to weekenders and countryside travellers, Burford & West Oxfordshire continue to attract strong guest demand. Explore the latest Airbnb trends to discover the revenue potential and growing popularity of holiday homes across this sought-after part of the country.
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"Very relaxing stay"
“Wow, could not recommend a stay at the beautiful glass house in Fowey enough. The property is situated in a beautiful little town with great restaurants and a beautiful view, from all windows, across the estuary. Very relaxing stay and would not hesitate to return in the future. Thank you, Tracy.”
"Turned around and making profit"
“At the start of the season I was worried this would be our last year of having Sailmakers as I couldn’t see how we could break even, let alone make any profit. As we stand we’re not far off being full for the summer and we will be in profit by the end of the year. If we’d stayed with [our previous management company] that would never have happened.”
"We had a wonderful stay!"
“What a beautiful, stylish, beach-side apartment, with amazing views of the sea. We had a wonderful stay! The beds, furnishings, and all facilities are of excellent quality, making this a great place for a holiday. Annie is a wonderful Holiday Host, always so responsive and helpful, and even kind enough to reply straight away to a message we sent out of hours. Thanks Annie.”
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