where to put parents at christmas

[reren]

I'm wondering if anyone has ever rented out their house/flat for a week over the xmas holidays? I was thinking maybe someone might go away every xmas and fancy hiring it out for a week or so? We wouldn't be able to afford a huge amount - but i thought perhaps someone might quite like the idea of making a small amount of cash and the security of having 2 very well behaved 60year olds in their house. Or - if that's not an option - can anyone recommend a decent hotel nearby - has anyone used the boutique hotel in camberwell (the one above the tapas place)? or know of a holiday rental flat in the area? any ideas gratefully received - we'll have a 2 month old and my brother, wife and toddler staying with us - I think also accommodating my dad (lovely but not the most helpful!) might drive us insane! would be great to find somewhere for them to stay that wouldn't be too pricey

[The Nappy Lady]

I think this is a great idea. My Mum often house sits for my friends now as a way of visiting me without us all being squashed in here.

Hope you find somewhere....we don't tend to go away at Christmas any more I'm afraid. Actually, I wonder if you may do better posting in the 'wanted' bit as maybe those of us with kids are more prone to stay home for Christmas....I know for us the travelling/packing car with presents plus kids paraphenelia just got all too much.

Good luck!

Molly

[alieh]

Hi! We tend to be looking for housesitters at Xmas, and would welcome this type of arrangement. We have 3 cats though, so some petsitting would be part of the job description (Just feeding, really. They're pretty low maintenance). We haven't finally confirmed our plans for this coming Xmas, but should know in the next couple of months. I can keep you posted if you don't find an alternative!

Alie

[reren]

That would be great - my only worry is that my dad is a bit alergic to cats! But do let me know what your plans are as they come together...