Short term lets in July ??
 

We will need to rent a self-catering short-term two-bedroom property on our return to the UK in July.

We would like to be in, or next to, one of the home counties as it will be a base for job hunting.

It can be in a rural area, so long as there is a reasonable sized town not too far away for groceries etc.

There are lots (of expensive holiday ones) online but I wondered if any BE's have personal experience and can suggest any particularly good/reasonable ones?

All advice gratefully received.

Re: Short term lets in July ??
 

brissy bee, forgive me but what are the home counties? 30 years away one tends to forget. i'll do some research as used to make reservations many years ago for domestic and overseas travellers when worked for Motorola. also how long and what is budget (if not too personal).

Re: Short term lets in July ??
 

Thanks for your reply.

We've narrowed :lol: our temporary search down to Surrey, Kent, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire. (We probably need a lottery win.)

We're looking for something for about a month, unfortunately at the peak holiday season due to husbands work contract in Australia up to July.

Cost wise, I guess we're looking for the best price possible for something that will accommodate the three of us (me, husband and teenager).

Re: Short term lets in July ??
 

brissybee i just read on another posting of a forum called lay my hat. it's folks who do holiday lettings. you may want to check that out.

Re: Short term lets in July ??
 

off top of my head, universities will let out apartments during summer, hotels that are self-catering (have kitchen, all appliances etc) and companies that specialize in corporate housing. I know you'll get something but will look around..

Re: Short term lets in July ??
 

Try www.airbnb.com for all kinds of accommodation (apartments, cottages, rooms etc.)

Re: Short term lets in July ??
 

Hi Brissybee

I posted on another thread about the forum laymyhat. They are a nice group of holiday home owners, some of whom do short term lets.

www.laymyhat.com

I have a UK holiday let myself but it is already booked for July. We advertise through the agency sykes who are extremely helpful. Maybe you could also try their website too

Good luck

Re: Short term lets in July ??
 

Thank-you to those of you who have given advice here and by PM. It's much appreciated. :)