The move means agents now have access to 11,313 properties via the agent portal on the operator’s website.

The extra stock now being made available to agents via was previously only available on consumer-facing sister site cottages4you.co.uk.

Tariq Khan, head of trade sales at Hoseasons, said: “Boosting our portfolio in this way not only massively increases the number of cottages available through the agent portal, it also underlines the fact that we offer a true one-stop-shop when it comes to self-catering accommodation.”

“Bringing everything together in one place simplifies the booking process for agents and reinforces the strength of the Hoseasons brand at the same time,” Khan added.

The move comes just a month after Hoseasons announced it had enjoyed its fifth record summer in a row.

Combined bookings for the self-catering company’s specialist Lodges and Parks products, including Autograph, Evermore, Go Active, Daisy Door and Bouja, grew by 10% over the school summer holidays compared to the same period last year, while combined bookings for the entire Hoseasons portfolio, including boating, were up by 5%.

The release by Hoseasons of an additional 9,000 properties to the trade is a real statement of intent and sure to prove popular if it is backed by strong commercial activity