"Beatrix was a delight to communicate with and she made sure that our swap was very easy and straightforward. We travelled by rail from London to Bezier and then by bus to the villa. Great scenery and very relaxing. We had such a relaxing and comfortable stay that we didn't venture very far. We swam in the pool or sea every day. The weather was superb - blue skies, hot and sunny with one amazing thunderstorm. We are hoping to return. Definitely recommended!" (Helen, Greenwich, London, England)

Q: Can I use Home Base Holidays to advertise my holiday rental?

A: As Home Base Holidays members are primarily interested in arranging home swaps, rental only offers are not accepted on the site. However, sometimes members with second homes will offer them for rental at times where they can't consider exchanges.

UK members: Can you recommend insurance companies that have provided household insurance cover (at no or little additional cost or few restrictions) for periods when you've had home swap guests? We'd love to hear your experiences and recommendations: info@homebase-hols.com