I've been looking at brochures for self-catering accomodations in the Cotswolds, and have seen several references to a Rayburn or gas Rayburn. What is this?

Its a brand name of a kitchen stove: http://www.aga-rayburn.co.uk/main/co...ofile/main.htm

Agas and Rayburns are both old fashioned ovens which are often found in older country properties and have become quite the desirable thing to have in the kitchen in town and country alike. <BR> <BR>As well as cooking they also keep the kitchen warm as they are on all the time... <BR> <BR>But it takes some practice using them as you dont have a little dial to choose the temperature - you have hotter areas and cooler areas of the oven and thats it! <BR> <BR>Kavey

I was intrigued by the question since I could not work out what on earth Rayburns had to do wuth travel. But now I see. <BR> <BR>Actually, Kavey, speaking as the proud possessor of a Rayburn(oil) they are most certainly not old fashioned; at least modern ones aren't. Mine has a computer aided electronic gizmo that makes it work. <BR> <BR>And one of the things which distinguishes a Rayburn from an Aga is that they have a temperature control. I fully admit that it isn't quite as finely correlated as an electric gauge, but it works fine for me. <BR> <BR>And melanie, the one thing I'd avoid is one called "solid fuel"...you'll be throwing wood or coal on all through your holiday.

Kav, I cant believe you didn't know the main differences between an aga and a raeburn, you should be ashamed of yourself. <BR> <BR>Tony 'top shelf of the aga' Hughes

Dear Tony (fried to a crisp) Stellarossa. You won't get a decent casserole out of a raeburn. But then, you won't get a Rayburn in the Scottish Portrait Gallery (boom, boom!) <BR> <BR>How are the trip plans? I really envy you.