Sojourn started with a simple belief — that a short stay should feel like something special. Not just somewhere to sleep, but somewhere that genuinely delights you from the moment you walk in.
Sojourn grew out of Taylor Property Group, which I founded in 2015 alongside my business partner Guy. From the beginning, we approached properties differently — we'd take average-looking homes in great locations and completely transform them. A fresh coat of paint, considered furniture, the right soft furnishings. Nothing extravagant, but everything intentional. The kind of transformation that makes someone walk in and immediately feel something.
Guy had a natural eye for interiors — he cared deeply about how a space made you feel the moment you stepped into it. I'd always been drawn to property programmes and great hotels, the way a well-designed space can change your mood entirely. Between us, we figured out how to get the very best out of a property without overspending — including learning exactly how professional photography could make a room sing.
Over time, the holiday let side of the business took on a life of its own. It felt different from the estate agency work — more creative, more personal, more focused on the guest experience. So I separated it, gave it its own identity, and Sojourn was born. Less corporate, more human. A name that felt like what a short stay should actually be — a genuine sojourn.
"I always loved property programmes and staying at nice hotels — Sojourn is what happens when you combine the two."Mark Taylor — Founder, Sojourn UK
Every decision we make — from the properties we take on to the way we communicate with guests — comes back to these three things.
We're selective about what we take on. A great location isn't enough on its own — the property has to be presented to a standard we're proud of. We know from experience that the right staging, the right photography, and the right details make an enormous difference to how guests feel and how properties perform.
The hospitality industry exists to delight people. We take that seriously. From the way we communicate with guests to the way we look after our owners' properties, we try to do everything with a bit of warmth. It sounds simple, but it's the thing guests remember — and the thing that brings them back.
When a property owner trusts us with their investment, we treat it like our own. That means thorough guest vetting, proper maintenance, honest reporting, and never cutting corners. Our owners don't need to think about their properties — that's exactly the point.
We're not a faceless management platform. We're a small, hands-on team who genuinely care about every property and every guest.
Mark founded Taylor Property Group in 2015 and created the Sojourn brand to bring something more considered to the short-let market. With a background spanning estate agency, property investment and holiday lets, he oversees the portfolio, new property onboarding, and the overall direction of the business.
Nicole keeps everything running seamlessly behind the scenes — from guest communications and maintenance coordination to managing linen supplies and overseeing the cleaning team. She's the reason things work as smoothly as they do, and the person guests are most likely to hear from during their stay.
The next chapter for Sojourn — a curated collection of exceptional coastal and rural retreats for those who seek something quieter. Carefully selected homes in remarkable settings, managed to the same standard you'd expect from everything we do.
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