Clotted Cream Cottage Extra Information
Clotted Cream Cottage is located next to a working dairy farm and with this comes the usual countryside smells, noises and insects. Whilst every room is cleaned at each guest changeover, we cannot completely eradicate flies and spiders, so guests that really dislike these intruders should be aware of this. There will also be heavy farm traffic passing on occasions.
The property has steps inside - both leading up from the living room to the bedrooms on the first floor. There is also a couple of steps from the landing to the master bedroom and bathroom. There are also steps leading from the outside lane to both the front and back doors and further steps from the cottage into the garden. It is therefore vital that guests can climb steps and very young children will need to be supervised. Unfortunately this cottage isn't suitable for anyone with mobility issues.
There is no handrail on external steps and around the raised decking areas. There is post and rope surround.
Guest using the annex should be aware that it required stepping outdoors to cross the small back courtyard and up steps to reach the converted space above the garage. There are no ensuite facilities in the annex.
There is driveway to park on at the cottage. Guests are able to park standard sized vehicles on the grass triangle at the front of the cottage or in the lane adjacent to the hedge. Clear signage is provided inside the cottage to show exactly where to park to avoid blocking the lane for passing farm traffic.
There is an open fire in the living room and guests are welcome to bring logs to use on it. All children should be supervised around the fire.
The cottage had hard wood floors throughout.
The garden and meadow are as secure and dog proof as is practical however, we cannot guarantee that determined four legged friends may get out. We recommend supervising dogs in the garden.
If guests would like the Hot Tub to be fully emptied, cleaned and refilled prior to their arrival, this can be arranged only when the booking is made at least 7 days in advance and will be subject to a one off fee of £95. This is because it takes 5 hours to fully empty and refill.
We hope that guests appreciate that whilst this is a lovely added bonus of the property, it does come with its own unique health & safety risks. Guests must understand that the use of the Hot Tub is entirely at their own risk and the owners will not be held liable in any way for any injury, illness or death caused by use of the Hot Tub.
Hot Tub Safety Information
• Please note, chlorine is present in the water
• We strongly advise that pregnant women DO NOT USE the hot tub
• People with skin, ear, genital or other bodily infections, open sores, or wound should NOT use the hot tub because of the possibility of spreading infection or irritating your condition
• Never use the hot tub while using or after using narcotics or other drugs that may cause sleepiness, drowsiness or raise / lower blood pressure
• Use the toilet and shower with soap and water BEFORE and AFTER using the hot tub. Showering before use washes away many of the common skin bacteria and removes lotions, deodorants, creams etc. which reduce the effectiveness of the spa sanitizer which disinfects the water
• Ensure swimwear has been thoroughly rinsed before entering the hot tub (new swimwear can cause discolouration to the water of the hot tub)
• Please wear appropriate footwear to and from the hot tub to avoid transferring dust / grass/ debris into the hot tub
• Beware of slippery surfaces in and around the hot tub
• Persons with heart disease, diabetes, low or high blood pressure, or any serious illness should not enter the hot tub without prior consultation with their doctor• Avoid using the hot tub immediately after a heavy meal
• Avoid entering the hot tub water immediately after exercising as the water temperature can affect heart rate
• Strictly no walking or sitting on the hot tub lid
DURING
• Limit your time in the hot tub to a maximum of 20 minutes, with a 20 minute cooling off period before getting back in to lower body temperature. Long exposures at warm temperatures can cause high body temperature. Symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, fainting, drowsiness, and reduced awareness, resulting in possible drowning. Prolonged immersion in a spa may be hazardous to your health
• The heat of the hot tub water speeds up the effects of alcohol and can cause sleepiness, dizziness and unconsciousness
• Never use the hot tub alone. Do not exceed 6 people in the hot tub at the same time.
• Take care when entering and leaving the hot tub/ When leaving the hot tub leg muscles may be relaxed enough to make you unsteady
• Do not use electrical appliances in or near the hot tub. Do not take glass or cans of drink to the hot tub area.
• Do not immerse your head in the hot tub water. This increases the risk of infection and can heighten the dangers of drowning due to suction below the waterline
• All children MUST be supervised AT ALL TIMES
• Parents are advised to warn children not to let water into their mouths as this can cause infection or illness
• Never use glass in/near the hot tub as broken glass can cause a risk to people with bare feet and is very difficult to see within the hot tub water
• If the water becomes dirty which in turn clogs up the heater pump then the hot tub may cut and not working correctly. If this happens, you must notify us immediately and stop using the hot tub.
• Take care on the decking as water from the hot tub can cause it to be slippery
• No food or drink to be consumed whilst in the hot tub
AFTER
• When not in use make sure the hot tub cover is down, secured and locked. Take care when closing the lid to avoid injury
• If any fault or damage occurs with the hot tub, please contact us at the earliest convenient moment• If an allergic reaction occurs leave the hot tub and rinse off in the shower. If the reaction persists, contact us or go to a local doctor or A&E
• Do not turn the hot tub isolation switch off as the hot tub’s power needs to be on to carry out the cleaning cycles
• Shower and dry off properly• Please take care when returning to the cottage from the hot tub, wear appropriate footwear to avoid slipping.
The property also has a 4 person outdoor sauna and guests are expected to follow the rules laid out in the House Rules with regards to this.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BELOW THE AGE OF 8 USE THE SAUNA and ALL children must be supervised by a responsible adult.
Guests must understand that the use of the Sauna entirely at their own risk and the owners will not be held liable in any way for any injury, illness or death caused by use of the Sauna.