How to Configure Bundle Services & Multiday Services With Pre-Selected Dates
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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
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
Perfect for fast checkout experiences where the customer doesn't need to review each timeslot manually.
If the price set for the Shopify product should not be multiplied by each slot, make sure to enable the Fixed quantity option in the Customization tab
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
Ideal for holiday packages or fixed events with mandatory dates.
If the price set for the Shopify product should not be multiplied by each day, make sure to enable the Fixed quantity option in the Customization tab
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?
No. When using fixed slots or fixed multiday durations, the customer cannot change the selected dates.
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. Pre-selection options and fixed-slot configurations 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.
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