Industry ranking
Score of 98.4/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 09 Mar 2022 | 4 | 99% | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 09 Mar 2022 | 5 | 99% | 1% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 09 Mar 2022 | 8 | 97% | 1% | 2% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 09 Mar 2022 | 23 | 93% | 3% | 3% | 17% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 04 Feb 2020 | 7 | 97% | 1% | 2% | 4% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The Original Holding Company and its Subsidiaries operate default payment terms of 30 days for trade suppliers, 10 days for independent cleaning and maintenance suppliers and 60 days for a small number of suppliers unless otherwise agreed.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Any disputes are directed to the Accounts department who will work with the supplier to resolve, by agreement, any issue raised in a timely manner.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
The Original Cottage Company Limited is a UK registered company based in Bideford, Devon, operating within a wider holiday cottage reservation group. It is controlled by The Travel Chapter Limited and, since 2016, by The Original Holding Company Limited. Its registered business activity is classified as other reservation service activities, consistent with arranging holiday cottage bookings rather than manufacturing or building accommodation itself. Companies House records show it holds several leasehold property titles across England and Wales, linked to its holiday letting operations. The company has previously operated under different registered addresses in Norwich and Reepham before relocating to its current Devon office.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · companiesintheuk.co.uk