How to Configure Bundle Services & Multiday Services With Pre-Selected Dates
Cowlendar allows you to create services that automatically select specific dates or a fixed number of timeslots when customers open the booking widget. This is especially useful for:
- Bundles of classes with predetermined dates and times
- Multiday reservations that must be booked for a fixed number of days, such as holiday rentals
This guide explains how to set up each scenario step-by-step.
Example 1: A Bundle of 4 Classes With Specific Dates & Times
If you offer a set of classes (e.g., 4 lessons across fixed dates and times), you can configure a Bundle Service where the booking widget automatically selects the required slots.
Step 1 — Create a Bundle Service
- Go to Apps and click on Cowlendar
- Go to Services > Add New Service
- Choose Bundle service
- Add all four classes with their exact dates and times
Step 2 — Configure the Bundle’s Availability Settings
Go to the Availability tab of the service.
1. Set how many timeslots customers must pick
Under How many timeslots should your customer pick?, select:
➡️ Fixed number of slots
This tells the system that customers must book the complete set of classes.
2. Enable Pre-selection Options
When you select _Fixed number of slots_, two additional options appear:
- Preselect first 2 slots when opening the booking widget
- Switch to confirmation form after pre-selecting the slots<br>
How These Options Work
Option A: Only “Preselect first 2 slots” enabled
When the customer opens the widget:
- The predefined class times are automatically selected
- The customer must click Continue to proceed
Option B: Both options enabled
When both options are active:
- The class times are preselected
- The customer is automatically redirected to the confirmation form
- No manual click is required
Example 2: A Multiday Service With Fixed Holiday Dates (e.g., Christmas Cabin Rental)
If you offer multiday stays (such as a 7-day Christmas cabin rental) and want to require customers to book a fixed number of days, use a Multiday service.
Step 1 — Create a Multiday Service
- Go to Apps and click on Cowlendar
- Go to Services > Add New Service
- Choose Multiday service
- Add all four classes with their exact dates and times
Step 2 — Configure Multiday Availability Settings
Go to the Availability tab.
1. Set minimum and maximum days
To force the customer to book a specific number of days:
➡️ Set Minimum days = Maximum days
Example:
- Min days: 7
- Max days: 7
This ensures the service can only be booked as a 7-day stay.
2. Pre-selection Options
As with bundle services, you will see:
- Preselect the dates when opening the booking widget
- Switch to confirmation form after pre-selecting the dates
✔️ How These Options Work for Multiday Reservations
Option A: Only “Preselect first 2 slots” enabled
- The system preselects the first 2 available slots
- Customer must click Continue
Option B: Both options enabled
- Dates are preselected
- Customer is instantly redirected to the confirmation form
Additional Tips
- For bundles, always ensure all class times are added correctly to the Timeslots section.
- For multiday services, double-check that the holiday period does not overlap with other services using the same equipment unless intentional.
- Use a custom confirmation message to remind customers that dates are fixed and cannot be changed.
❓ FAQ
1. Can customers modify the pre-selected dates?
Yes. but the customer must manually choose other slots/days.
2. Can I hide the calendar entirely?
Yes. If both pre-selection options are enabled, customers are redirected to the confirmation form without seeing the calendar.
3. Can I create bundles with more than 4 classes?
Yes. You can add as many slots as you need—Cowlendar will preselect them automatically as long as "Fixed number of slots" is set.
4. Do I need Pro plan to use these features?
Yes. Bundle/Multiday services and pre-selection feature are available only on Pro or higher.
5. Can the bundle classes be on different days and times?
Absolutely. You can add any combination of dates and times.
6. Can multiday services be used for camps or retreats?
Yes. Multiday services with fixed durations are perfect for retreats, camps, and seasonal packages.
