UK Getaways - Quest Cottages - Holiday Rentals

Holiday lettings site + Hostaway API integration

A custom WordPress build for Quest Cottages, designed to handle live property listings, availability calendars, and bookings for holiday rentals across the UK.

The site connects to the Hostaway API (originally Octorate), caching property data locally for performance and to work around some of the API’s limitations — such as the lack of built-in search. This allowed us to build our own custom search and booking tools, including filtering by location, amenities, and availability.

Bookings are handled through a custom PHP/jQuery interface, with date pickers, price calculation, and server-side validation. The backend includes tools for managing imported listings and syncing updates automatically.

The build also marks the transition from older JSX-based templates to a new custom ACF block system, improving flexibility and content editing over time. Despite the technical hurdles, it turned into a solid, scalable platform for managing holiday properties.

Built while working as Lead Developer at Gold Pebble. Designs provided by the Gold Pebble team.