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by kenfrapin » Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:38 pm
Isle of Grain you mean?
Well its better to get company accommodation for the first few weeks coz it is quite remote. What people say is right - it is remote, quite a distance from most places so it wont be easy settling in.
Closest train station is the Higham Railway Station about 13 miles away so you need to catch a cab to actually reach your destination which should not cost too much.
For properties to rent - check on rightmove and nestoria and you will get details. Cheapest I found on rightmove was £600 a month unfurnished and not too much of a choice. You definitely need help so make sure you have your employer to assist you in this.
The alternative is to live in a town close to Isle of Grain, find out daily buses to isle of grain and even if it takes an hour one way, its best to stay elsewhere and travel to work. Doesnt look like much of a life in this place.
If you dont mind me asking - what role did you actually secure in this place? Is it in Energy and Utilities? Once you start work, you can ask your colleagues where to live, how to commute etc.....maybe thats also an option. Stay a week in some hotel, there is The Lodge Guest House here and you should probably call them and get some first hand info.
I never heard of this place before but It took me just 5 mins to give all the info above so you better be ready to do all the research before coming here. I didnt want to be rude and snub you plus you are going to no man's land so hope the above helps you in some way.
All the best
KP
