Embed a booking widget on the website you already have
- On WordPress
- Shortcode [holidayfox_widget] or Gutenberg block
- On any HTML site
- Iframe for the calendar; loader.js for chat
- The diary
- HolidayFox is a full PMS for independent stays: calendar, bookings, payments, guest messaging, self check-in, a daily agenda, a booking widget or hosted website, after-hours live chat, and Google Hotels.
- Pricing
- free for the widget, or from £12.99/month for a full website + 5% commission on bookings taken through HolidayFox
Most UK parks already paid for a website. The leak is the “email us” button. A widget is how the book sits on that page. It is not a second product you bolt onto someone else’s diary.
I run HolidayFox, so this is not a neutral page. The guest stays on your domain. Paying inside the chat thread is still rolling out — do not write that they pay in the chat.
Put the widget on the site
- 1
WordPress
Install the HolidayFox Booking Widget plugin. Shortcode [holidayfox_widget] with your destination ID and slug, or the Gutenberg block.
- 2
Any other site
Paste the iframe for availability and checkout. Add loader.js before the closing body tag for after-hours chat.
- 3
Connect iCal
Pitchup, Airbnb, Booking.com. Usually about 30 minutes.
- 4
No site yet
Website in a Box from £12.99/month, booking built in.
Widget vs hosted calendar page
| Approach | Where the guest pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HolidayFox widget | Your domain (Stripe) | free for the widget, or from £12.99/month for a full website + 5% commission on bookings taken through HolidayFox |
| CampSuite WordPress plugin | bookings.campsuite.net | Shows availability, then hands off |
| GemaPark widget | Their hosted portal | Quote-only park PMS |
| Holray shortcode | Their engine | From £170+VAT/unit/year |
Vendor checkout locations from each vendor’s public docs, checked 2026-09-11. HolidayFox checkout is on-page.
Who this is for
- You already have WordPress, Squarespace, or a hand-built site.
- Guests still email, phone, or bounce to Pitchup after hours.
- You do not want to rebuild the site on a vendor’s website builder.
Talk to us
15 minutes with Hannah. She will paste the snippet on a page like yours. If a hosted builder is the better fit, she will say so.
Frequently asked questions
Is the HolidayFox widget a booking plugin?
HolidayFox is a full PMS. The widget is how the diary and checkout sit on the site you already have.
Does the guest leave my site to pay?
No. Widget checkout is live on your domain (Stripe). Paying inside the chat thread is still rolling out.
Can I keep my park PMS and only add a widget?
You can via iCal if you already have one. You do not need to. HolidayFox is the diary.
What does HolidayFox cost?
free for the widget, or from £12.99/month for a full website plus 5% commission on bookings taken through HolidayFox. No joining fee.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-11