Hey Ebbie!
We're all trying to help you here and you're not making it easy.
Have you flown in the UK before? If not, no-one in their right mind is going to rent you anything without at least a checkout.
I've flown in the USA often but, despite my experience and qualifications, I would happily fly dual with an instructor if that was the only option. After nearly 40 years I'm still happy to learn.........