Meet The Team

Polly Cochrane, Director

Responsible for:

Steering the helm for Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays. Seeking innovative ways to improve our customer service and retain our high standards. Managing all new business development opportunities and the overall running of our business including managing our dedicated team.

When I’m not in the office:

I love adventure and anything outdoors with my Spaniel and believe it is a good balance after a day in the office.

Alex Gwillim, Marketing Liaison and Office Manager

Responsible for:

Carefully selecting beautiful properties to join our portfolio, managing the full onboarding journey for each new property, and providing unlimited guidance and support to our owners as they prepare their holiday homes for their first guests. Working closely with our marketing agents to ensure maximum exposure of our brand, and leading our future schedule for advertising to showcase our wonderful collection of properties.

When I’m not in the office:

I love being out on the water whether it’s swimming or stand up paddle boarding with my Cocker Spaniel, Basil.

Amy Clapp, Bookings Team & Accounts

Responsible for:

I have worked for Sweetcombe in the bookings office for the last eight years helping many guests book the perfect holiday. I also manage the Feefo reviews and ensure all the accounts are running smoothly.

When I’m not in the office:

I enjoy long walks in beautiful East Devon and sometimes like to run Marathons for charity!

Kay Hylton, Bookings Team & Guest Services,

Responsible for:

Helping our lovely guests to book their dream holidays & have the best stay possible. Kay has worked as part of the bookings office team for the past two years after moving to Devon from London after many years working in the city.

When I’m not in the office:

I love nothing more than spending time socialising with my family and friends including looking after my 2 year old grandson. I enjoy keeping fit by cycling and running the coastline and hills in East Devon and like to have my next adventure planned often including running marathons in European cities!

Maria Pierce, Property Portfolio Manager

Responsible for:

Maria works closely with our property owners to ensure we are able to offer a wide variety of hand picked, quality properties to suit all guests tastes and requirements. She provides unlimited support and guidance with pricing, maximising income and everything in between.

When I’m not in the office:

I enjoy stand up paddle boarding in the sunshine!

Julie Gellender, Service Operations Manager

Responsible for:

Julie assists our property & housekeeping management team, offering support services for our office, guests and owners when required

When I’m not in the office:

I enjoy gardening and long walks with my sprocker spaniel, Lily.

Morton (Mo) Baldwin, Property Management Co-ordinator

Responsible for:

Keeping the properties in top shape and organising compliance documents, working together with our brilliant suppliers and owners.

When I’m not in the office:

I enjoy road biking, running and playing the keyboard & guitar.