Holiday let signs that answer guests before they message
Most guest messages ask the same few things: where is it, what is the Wi-Fi, how does the heating work, what do we do at checkout. Good signs answer them and save you the calls.
Holiday let signs and guest information
A holiday let needs a number or name readable from the lane on arrival, an A4 welcome sign with the Wi-Fi details, a house guide covering heating, appliances, bins and emergency contacts, an A5 checkout card, and labelled jars for the kitchen staples you leave. Laminate signs on 250 gsm card so they last a season of guests.
Last reviewed 3 October 2026
What a holiday let usually needs
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A number or name guests can find
Large, clear numbers on the gate, fence or post, readable from a car in the dark. Arrival is the most stressful part of a stay, especially down unlit lanes.
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A welcome sign
Welcome, the Wi-Fi name and password, and where to find the house guide, on the kitchen table or by the door. It is the first thing guests look for.
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A house guide
How the heating, hot water, oven and washing machine work, which bins go out when, parking, and who to call in an emergency. Small signs by tricky appliances help too.
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A checkout card
Checkout time, what to do with keys, bins, dishes and bedding. A clear list gets more of it done than a paragraph in a binder.
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Kitchen jar labels
Tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pasta, rice: labels on the staples you provide. Guests know what is there to use and cleaners can see what to top up.
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Local recommendations
A short board or card of your favourite pub, the beach car park, the bakery and the rainy day option. Guests value local tips more than a stack of leaflets.
Sizes for a holiday let
| Piece | Size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Gate or post number | A4 or A3, figures 10 to 15 cm tall | Readable from a car at night with headlights |
| Welcome sign | A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) | Stands on the table in a frame or holder |
| Appliance signs | A6 (10.5 × 14.8 cm) | Fits beside a boiler switch or on a cupboard door |
| Checkout card | A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) | On the back of the front door or the fridge |
| Kitchen jar labels | About 6 × 4 cm | Fits the front of a standard storage jar |
Free printables for a holiday let
A welcome sign for the table, labels for the kitchen jars and a number for the gate so guests find you first time.
Event sign maker
Make a big printable sign for a wedding, party or event: your words as large as they fit, an optional arrow, on A4, A3 or as a folded table tent.
OpenPantry jar labels
Printable pantry jar labels: 12 rectangle labels, 70 by 40 mm, for flour, sugar, rice, pasta, oats and lentils, with a best before line. Free A4 PDF.
OpenGate and fence number template
Print 15 cm rounded house numbers to trace onto a gate, fence or gatepost and paint, readable from the road. Free printable A4 PDF.
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Want a welcome board designed?
WallKiwi's display maker designs a whole board from one sentence, such as a seaside cottage welcome board with Wi-Fi, checkout and local tips in sea blue, ready to print on A4. Designs use credits, and a free account includes some each month.
Questions people ask
What should a holiday let welcome sign include?
A welcome, the Wi-Fi name and password, where to find the house guide and how to contact you. Keep it to one card and put it where guests will see it first, such as the kitchen table.
What should go in a holiday let house guide?
How the heating, hot water and appliances work, bin days, parking, checkout instructions, emergency contacts and the location of the stopcock, fuse box and fire safety equipment. Add local recommendations at the end.
What safety information should a holiday let display?
Requirements vary by country and type of property, so check the current fire safety and short-let guidance where you are. As a minimum, guests should know the escape routes, where the fire safety equipment is and who to call in an emergency.
How can guests find a holiday let in the dark?
Put large, high-contrast numbers or the property name on the gate or a post, add a light if you can, and send a photo of the entrance with your directions before arrival.
What should a checkout card say?
The checkout time, where to leave keys, what to do with rubbish and recycling, dishes and bedding, and anything to switch off. A short list is followed more often than a paragraph.