On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:47:09 -0700 (PDT), NT
wrote:

2. Will it be difficult to get a landline, plumbing, gas and
electricity in?

yes

Gas may be difficult (but not out of the question). Electricity is
not normally a problem (many garages have electric lights), and BT
will put a line to just about anywhere if they have lines nearby.
Heck, you will see portacabins used on road construction sites that
have electricity and telephones. If gas is needed, the OP might like
to think about using bottled gas.

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Cynic