09 August 2011

Welcome to our August 2011 newsletter. We've sent it to you either because you've been to our website and signed-up to receive it, or because you've previously enquired about one of our rentals, or because you've stayed with us before. If your email system is having problems displaying it properly click here.

Coach House Rentals are the leading specialist in short term rentals. We operate in London, where we are a fully accredited member of Visit London - the official visitor organisation for London, Paris, New York and Rome. We list properties ranging from cosy apartments just for 2 to grand mansions that will sleep up to 12. We've been in business since 2001 and done over 3,000 lets.

We send out some 4-6 newsletters a year, approximately every 2 months though it can sometimes be shorter or longer depending on what there is to tell you, covering such topics as: interesting and unusual things to do and see in London, Paris, Rome and New York over the coming months, new or unusual properties that have joined our listings, tips on how to make the most of your visit to London, Paris, Rome and New York, and special deals. Click here to see past issues.

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Remember - not only is it much nicer to stay in a rental rather than a hotel, it's often much more cost effective - especially for families and more than 2 people travelling together. Full details of our services, all our properties and how to book, together with suggested itineraries and a helpful list of things to do and see can be found on our websites.

Harley Nott
Coach House Rentals - live like a local
London - Paris - Rome - New York
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Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 November is US Thanksgiving weekend and a popular time for a quick break before the run-up to Christmas. It's a good opportunity for early Christmas shopping. Click the links to help you find the right stores: London, Paris, Rome and New York

Paris-Versailles Race/Walk - 25 September. Walkers and fun runners have been taking part in the annual Paris-Versailles Walk, "grande classique", for more than 30 years. It starts on the steps of the Eiffel Tower and ends 16km away at the Chateau de Versailles. Full details and how to register

1 and 2 October. The Arc De Triomphe Race Meeting at Longchamp on the edge of Paris is a major highlight in the racing calendar and the jewel in the crown of the French racing season. The meeting takes place over two days but Sunday is the main day with the Prix L'Arc De Triomphe as the feature race. This and four other Group One races on the Sunday card provide the opportunity to enjoy top class racing at its best. More details.

30 Romantic Scenarios. We came across this and thought it would amuse - do let us know if you used any of them! Romantic Scenarios.

Did you know?
1. Musée D'Orsay. This beautiful building was once a railway station and houses paintings and sculpture from the period spanning 1848 to 1914. The highlights are the electrifying works of the impressionists and post-impressionists including Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Cézanne.
2. The Paris Catacombs
A truly original experience but not for the faint hearted! Visitors to the Catacombs will find themselves 20m (65ft) underground, walking along mile upon mile of corridors stacked with bones. Indeed in 1975 Paris decided to solve the problem of its overflowing cemeteries by exhuming the bones of the buried and relocating them to several unused quarries. An unusual and memorable experience awaits you!
More details and a list of 99 other interesting things to do and see at 101 Things to Do in Paris.

We've recently added a number of new properties to our Paris portfolio These are in the popular 5th (The Latin Quarter) and the Marais. Check them out!

Come September, the oppressive summer heat and humidity have gone and the city becomes a friendly place to visit again. September and October are the among the best months to visit New York - there is a freshness in the air and Central Park, decked in autumn colours, is at it's best.

The New York Film Festival 25 Sep - 11 Oct. This 17 day festival, presented by The Film Society, premieres some 25 films - American and foreign with both established and up-and-coming directors. More details.

No visit to New York is complete without a Broadway show, book your tickets early to get the tickets that you want at www.broadway.com.

Did you know?
1. The Frick Collection is housed in an impressive Fifth Avenue mansion, the former residence of coke and steel magnate Henry Clay Frick. His wish was that his art collection, which includes masterpieces by Vermeer, Goya and Rembrandt, remained on display there after his death. Details at The Frick Collection.
2. The Intrepid Museum, situated in a World War II aircraft carrier on the Hudson River, is a naval museum and also traces the progress of flight and undersea exploration. It features aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the destroyer USS Edson, submarine USS Growler and over 25 aircraft. More details at Intrepid Museum.
You will find a list of 99 other interesting things to do and see in New York at 101 Things to Do in New York.

We have some great New York properties on our listings: YMER300 a penthouse apartment with private balcony, roof-top pool and parking – sleeping 4/5, YPAR15 a spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, 3 minutes from Union Square – sleeping 4/6 and YWES1.2 a two bedroom riverfront apartment with great views and a rooftop terrace – sleeping 4/7, see the feedback of someone who recent stayed at YWES1.2. Details of these and our other apartments at our New York properties page.

September and October are the best and among the best months to visit Rome. The fiery heat of July and August has cooled a little and you can still eat and drink outside, without feeling chilly, until late at night. Autumn is the season of harvest festivals, so head out to the small towns around Rome to sample delicacies such as local cheeses, sausages, chestnuts and mushrooms.

"All roads lead to Rome", or at least once did! With St. Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and The Colosseum, Rome is one of the world's "must visit" places. This fascinating city merits a longer stay than the average tourist often allows - as you will see at Plan your Stay in Rome.

Did you know?
1. The Colosseum (Il Colosseo) - Undoubtedly the greatest amphitheatre in antiquity and proof of the grandeur of the Roman Empire, was built about 1900 years ago. Originally capable of seating 45,000 to 50,000 spectators, it held gladiator contests and shows involving simulations of naval battles and fights with lions.
2. Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) - was completed in 1481 for Pope Sixtus IV. The walls are decorated with frescoes. However the chapel is most famous for the ceiling. In 1508 Pope Julius II hired Michelangelo to decorate the ceiling, a task which took him four years. In 1536 Michelangelo was again called upon. This time it was Pope Paul III who hired the master to make a fresco of the Last Judgment on the rear wall behind the altar. This was finished in 1541.
You will find these, and another 99 interesting things to see and do in Rome at: 101 Things to do in Rome.

Booking now for Christmas and New Year. We've already had a surprisingly large number of bookings over the Christmas/New Year. If you are thinking of coming to London, Paris, Rome or New York over the festive period remember that the earlier you book the better chance you have of getting your first choice of property! Add www.chsrentals.com to your bookmarks now. [[ID]]

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