Essential Information
The following information is to assist you in planning your holiday at Bells Cottage. It includes the available facilities and possible restrictions for some potential guests. If you have any questions relating to any of these items, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Access Statement
There is a slight ledge getting into the property and a very small 2 inch step into the kitchen area. The stars upstairs turn three steps up and there is a banister all the way up.
Although the bathroom is on the ground floor, both bedrooms are on the first floor of the cottage making it unsuitable for wheelchair users.
We currently do not have facilities for the deaf or hard of hearing installed in the property.
The garden is flat at the front and on one side there is a slop up to the rear garden but on the other the rear garden can be access through a side gate. There is a drop off in the rear garden with a 2ft retaining wall.
Arrivals and Departures
Arrivals - please arrive at the cottage after 3pm (CURRENTLY 5PM TO ALLOW FOR COVID PRECAUTIONS) which allows us time to prepare the property for your stay. If you are going to arrive late then please do not hesitate to contact us
Full directions will be sent to you after confirmation of booking
Departures - please vacate the property by 10am to enable us to prepare the cottage for future guests
Please take care not to move furniture within the cottage as it may damage it or the property.
Please leave the property as you find it.
Supplies
We will provide a welcome pack on arrival which includes local sausages, bacon, butter, milk, bread and preserves. There will also be a supply of tea, coffee and sugar. If you are a vegetarian/have an alternative diet then an alternative welcome pack can be provided on request.
Within the property we provide a starter pack of the following items: washing tablets, softener, dishwasher tablets, kitchen roll, toilet rolls, cleaning products and washing up liquid. There is also a supply of hand wash in both the kitchen and bathroom.
A full basket of logs and kindling will be provided for the log burner. Extra logs can be provided on request at cost from our local supplier.
Kitchen equipment
Time and effort has been taken to ensure that Bells Cottage is very well equipped. Such kitchen equipment includes dishwasher, washing machine, double ovens, electric hob and microwave. Smaller items are hand blender, magimix food processor, electric hand whisk, electric slow cooker, coffee maker, kettle and toaster. We also have a range of crockery, cutlery and glassware, pans and frying pans, baking sheets, pizza trays, cake trays, utensils etc.
Breakages
We appreciate that accidents do happen and politely request that all breakages are paid for.
Parking
Two parking spaces are provided for the cottage itself but we have the space to accommodate more if required. Luggage will only need to be carried a short distance to the property.
Bicycles
We have a barn area to which you may have a key access to (on request) that you can store your bicycles.
Families and Children
Bells cottage is suitable for children of all ages under supervision
We can provide a travel cot and high chair free of charge upon request. If you would like bedding for this it can also be provided upon request. The cot is only suitable for children under 2 years of age. We also have stair gates and children's cutlery and plates.
We provide children's books, DVD's and some games as well.
Dogs
We absolutely welcome our well behaved canine friends, please advise us on the number of dogs and we will provide bowls, spare leads, treats and bedding if required. We have an outdoor hose for cleaning muddy paws and you will have access to the barn which has a doggy grooming room including dog hairdryers and grooming tables All of these items are used at your own risk. We also have a dog freezer for those of our canine guests who are fed on raw food and a tumble dryer in the barn which can be used for drying any items but please ensure that you only dry items when you are around at the cottage. If you require any dog food for your stay then we can purchase this on your behalf if you let us know. Prices can be provided and we will accept payment on commencement of your stay. We politely ask that pets do not sleep on the beds and we provide throws for those who like to cuddle on the sofa!
Barbecues and outdoor facilities
The garden is only partially fenced and by no means totally secure. It is mostly laid to grass with a small patio area to the front and side of the property. We provide an outdoor wooden table and chairs and a gas BBQ can also be provided on request. We respectfully ask that due to the thatched nature of the property that no coal or wood BBQ's are used here.
Heating and lighting
Electricity and heating is included in the cost of your holiday. We have installed eco-friendly energy saving lightbulbs in the property.
Linen
Bedlinen is provided free of charge in Bells Cottage to include bottom sheet, duvet cover and two pillow cases per person. There will also be one bath towel, hand towel and flannel per person as well as two bath mats in the bathroom. We respectfully request that towels are not used for the beach. If you require towels for your dogs please ask and these can be supplied.
Tea towels and oven gloves are provided in the kitchen.
Mobile phone coverage
We provide free wifi in the cottage for our guests but mobile coverage in our area is limited so we also provide a landline which gives you free UK landline calls only.
No smoking
Due to the fire risk at the property we do not allow smoking in the property or in the immediate area. We will be happy to point out an area on site should you wish to smoke.
Access Statement
There is a slight ledge getting into the property and a very small 2 inch step into the kitchen area. The stars upstairs turn three steps up and there is a banister all the way up.
Although the bathroom is on the ground floor, both bedrooms are on the first floor of the cottage making it unsuitable for wheelchair users.
We currently do not have facilities for the deaf or hard of hearing installed in the property.
The garden is flat at the front and on one side there is a slop up to the rear garden but on the other the rear garden can be access through a side gate. There is a drop off in the rear garden with a 2ft retaining wall.
Arrivals and Departures
Arrivals - please arrive at the cottage after 3pm (CURRENTLY 5PM TO ALLOW FOR COVID PRECAUTIONS) which allows us time to prepare the property for your stay. If you are going to arrive late then please do not hesitate to contact us
Full directions will be sent to you after confirmation of booking
Departures - please vacate the property by 10am to enable us to prepare the cottage for future guests
Please take care not to move furniture within the cottage as it may damage it or the property.
Please leave the property as you find it.
Supplies
We will provide a welcome pack on arrival which includes local sausages, bacon, butter, milk, bread and preserves. There will also be a supply of tea, coffee and sugar. If you are a vegetarian/have an alternative diet then an alternative welcome pack can be provided on request.
Within the property we provide a starter pack of the following items: washing tablets, softener, dishwasher tablets, kitchen roll, toilet rolls, cleaning products and washing up liquid. There is also a supply of hand wash in both the kitchen and bathroom.
A full basket of logs and kindling will be provided for the log burner. Extra logs can be provided on request at cost from our local supplier.
Kitchen equipment
Time and effort has been taken to ensure that Bells Cottage is very well equipped. Such kitchen equipment includes dishwasher, washing machine, double ovens, electric hob and microwave. Smaller items are hand blender, magimix food processor, electric hand whisk, electric slow cooker, coffee maker, kettle and toaster. We also have a range of crockery, cutlery and glassware, pans and frying pans, baking sheets, pizza trays, cake trays, utensils etc.
Breakages
We appreciate that accidents do happen and politely request that all breakages are paid for.
Parking
Two parking spaces are provided for the cottage itself but we have the space to accommodate more if required. Luggage will only need to be carried a short distance to the property.
Bicycles
We have a barn area to which you may have a key access to (on request) that you can store your bicycles.
Families and Children
Bells cottage is suitable for children of all ages under supervision
We can provide a travel cot and high chair free of charge upon request. If you would like bedding for this it can also be provided upon request. The cot is only suitable for children under 2 years of age. We also have stair gates and children's cutlery and plates.
We provide children's books, DVD's and some games as well.
Dogs
We absolutely welcome our well behaved canine friends, please advise us on the number of dogs and we will provide bowls, spare leads, treats and bedding if required. We have an outdoor hose for cleaning muddy paws and you will have access to the barn which has a doggy grooming room including dog hairdryers and grooming tables All of these items are used at your own risk. We also have a dog freezer for those of our canine guests who are fed on raw food and a tumble dryer in the barn which can be used for drying any items but please ensure that you only dry items when you are around at the cottage. If you require any dog food for your stay then we can purchase this on your behalf if you let us know. Prices can be provided and we will accept payment on commencement of your stay. We politely ask that pets do not sleep on the beds and we provide throws for those who like to cuddle on the sofa!
Barbecues and outdoor facilities
The garden is only partially fenced and by no means totally secure. It is mostly laid to grass with a small patio area to the front and side of the property. We provide an outdoor wooden table and chairs and a gas BBQ can also be provided on request. We respectfully ask that due to the thatched nature of the property that no coal or wood BBQ's are used here.
Heating and lighting
Electricity and heating is included in the cost of your holiday. We have installed eco-friendly energy saving lightbulbs in the property.
Linen
Bedlinen is provided free of charge in Bells Cottage to include bottom sheet, duvet cover and two pillow cases per person. There will also be one bath towel, hand towel and flannel per person as well as two bath mats in the bathroom. We respectfully request that towels are not used for the beach. If you require towels for your dogs please ask and these can be supplied.
Tea towels and oven gloves are provided in the kitchen.
Mobile phone coverage
We provide free wifi in the cottage for our guests but mobile coverage in our area is limited so we also provide a landline which gives you free UK landline calls only.
No smoking
Due to the fire risk at the property we do not allow smoking in the property or in the immediate area. We will be happy to point out an area on site should you wish to smoke.