How do I get a catalog?To request one or more catalogs for our British properties please contact us with your name and address. All of our contact information is at the bottom of this page.


Can I rent a house for less than 1 week? Most houses can be rented for as few as 2 nights and you can start any day of the week, but please read the catalog carefully as there are some exceptions, especially in the summer.

How early must I call to rent a good house? With few exceptions, 4 to 6 months is a good guideline for rentals. We can rent up to one year in advance.


What do I do about getting food supplies for my house? In almost every house, basic provisions are provided. This includes milk, cheese, bread, fresh fruit, a bottle of wine, cereal, coffee, tea, a sweet, butter and jam or marmalade.

Will my house have a washer and dryer? Yes. With very few exceptions, all houses have washers and dryers.

Do you suggest a cell phone?   Every house has a phone installed, though they are pay types and cannot accommodate a computer. We don't suggest cell phones for travel unless it's essential that you stay in touch because of their high cost and the fact that you can be reached at every house.

How do I manage money?   An ATM card is your best bet, though you can get traveler's checks in British pounds. When you are going into the country, ATM cards, cash credit cards or credit cards are best. VISA/MC are more welcome than American Express.

Do we need an international driver's license?  The car rental companies do not require an international license and there are no laws requiring it, but if you have an accident and are forced to forfeit your license, it would be much easier to give up your international license. They are available at all AAA offices and cost about $15.

Car facts?  We rent all our cars from Auto Europe because they offer us the best prices and are, without a doubt, the best service available. Gas costs about $4.50 for 5 liters, and the rental rates include a 17.5% VAT (tax), unlimited mileage, fire and third-party liability insurance. CDW is optional at about $17 to $23 per day. Not all credit cards will cover you anymore, and not all car companies will accept the fact that your card company will cover you. Be sure to take proof of insurance with you. If you're an American, you'll be driving on the wrong side of the road. We strongly suggest that you consider an automatic shifter as you will be shifting with the wrong hand, driving on the wrong side, looking over your left shoulder. Roof racks are not available but baby seats are, though only on request.

Can you also get train tickets and make hotel reservations?   Poe Travel of Little Rock, Arkansas is one of our connections to airlines, hotels, ships and stairways to never-never land. Contact Linda Brown at 800-727-1960 and do tell her that we sent you.

We also do this through Travel Express in New York City. Contact Laurie Howell via email (travexpres@aol.com) or telephone (718-797-9300).

Is baby equipment available?   All houses have baby beds and highchairs, but it is always good to request this in advance. There are no extra charges. Some houses do not accept children if there is a safety factor, such as steep cliffs, sheer drop-offs, unguarded open water, or precious furnishings.

Tourist Information. Every house has a 3-ring binder with every single piece of information available for the area. Also, there is a guest book with additional information.

Poe Travel of Little Rock, Arkansas is one of our connections to airlines, hotels, ships and stairways to never-never land. Contact Linda Brown at 800-727-1960 and do tell her that we sent you.

Travel Express, a travel agency in New York City, for hotels, airline, ferry, and train tickets, and museum tickets. Contact them via email (travexpres@aol.com) or phone (718-797-9300).

Maps. We suggest the spiral book type of map as it is more comfortable to use in the car and doesn't fall apart after one day. These are available at good bookstores across the U.S. or they can be ordered.

British Tourism Guide - Provides lots of information about how to get around and what to do. There are links to events, festivals, castles of Britain, cathedrals and abbeys, museums and much more.

The Cotswolds - Contains information about getting to this area and getting around.

England's West Country On Line - Contains information about the region, food and drink, attractions and events as well as many special features.

Scottish Tourist Board - Guide to regions of Scotland. Events in Scotland. Traveling within Wales by air, rail, ferry, bus or car.

Visiting Britain - Contains general information you need to know when traveling to Britain. Also includes links for places to visit, maps to help you get there, travel options, theater guide, music and ballet.

Wales Tourist Board - General info about Wales. Attractions in Wales (for a list of all attractions, don't enter anything in for search criteria). Traveling within Wales by rail, bus or car.

Railtrack - Timetables for British rail stations.

Yahoo! Weather - Weather by city for Great Britain.