Birch Tree Luxury Cottages Information Pack
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Welcome to The Birch Tree Cottages Luxury self-catering holiday retreats. Address –The Birch Tree Holiday Cottages, Lupton Bank, Wilsill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5EA Thank you for choosing to stay at The Birch Tree Cottages, we hope you enjoy your holiday in beautiful Nidderdale. We have provided guest information to help you make the most of your time here in the breath taking countryside of North Yorkshire. Polite Notice Please make sure you leave the cottage the way you find it! Check in after 16:00pm Check out on / Before 10:00am All of our Holiday Cottages are maintained to an extremely high standard and we respectfully remind guests to take due care and attention when staying in the property. We would be appreciative if you could leave the holiday home as you found it with all… -Furniture replaced to their original locations -Kitchen surfaces clean and tidy -All rubbish placed in the outside bins -Dish washer filled & set going -All pet hair removed from furniture / carpets -All used bed linen, towels and dressing gowns placed in the laundry bags provided We appreciate that most of guests will leave our cottages clean and tidy, this is just a polite reminder. On Your Departure Please Return The Key To The Lock Box & Be Sure To Twizzle The Numbers So The Code Is Not Left Visible! Thank You Once a local rustic public house, The Birch Tree Inn has now been lovingly renovated into three seriously seductive self-catering retreats & a cosy bar and restaurant not far from the award winning “village of the year 2017” Pateley Bridge and the historic spa town of Harrogate. We have made every effort to make these holiday cottage as welcoming and as well-equipped as possible so please make yourselves at home. Have a good look around and familiarize yourself with the contents of the property. It has been cleaned to the highest standard with luxury linens on the beds and fresh towels in the bathrooms, if you find anything not to your satisfaction please inform us as soon as you can so we can resolve the problem and your stay can be as comfortable and as relaxing as possible. Emergency Contacts Our numbers – Kim 07971358162 | Mark 07779006453 Feastfield medical centre Pateley bridge – 01423 711369 – HG3 5AT A&E Harrogate general hospital – 01423 885959 - HG2 7SX Pateley Bridge dental practice – 01423 712799 – HG3 5HL Pateley Bridge Pharmacy – 01423 711329 – HG3 5AL Oak Beck Veterinary Hospital – 01423 561414 - HG2 3HU Petrol & Convenience store - The Dales Market Corner Pateley Bridge – HG3 5HQ Turning right down into Pateley Bridge drive down the high street, over the bridge and on your right you will see The Dales Market Corner & petrol station. Open every day Winter 7am -10pm / Summer-6am – 11pm. Pateley Bridge – Has lots of stores that stock local produce and is open daily. The nearest supermarkets are in central Harrogate or Ripon. Waitrose 92, station parade, Harrogate, HG1 1HQ – 01423 501333 Sainsbury’s 55, Leeds road, Harrogate, HG2 8AY – 01423 873822 Asda Bower Road, Harrogate, HG1 5DE – 01423 524243 Morrisons Harrogate road, Ripon, HG4 2RU – 01765 600827 The main supermarkets deliver here so why not do an online order and get it delivered to the door (see address above). Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is locked by a password; you can connect to The Birch Tree Cottages using this case sensitive password which you will find listed inside the property. Smoking is not allowed inside the apartments, but feel free to smoke outside & please dispose of all cigarette ends accordingly. One parking space is allocated for each cottage apartment in the car park! Kitchen & Lounge In the kitchen you will find your welcome items. Dry goods will be displayed on the sideboard and perishable items will be in the fridge. Also in the kitchen will be some essentials to get your stay off to a start such as tea, coffee, sugar a clean cloth and sponge washing up liquid, dish washer tablets, a spare bin liner & kitchen roll. You will also find salt and pepper please feel free to make use of these during your stay. Our appliances are fairly simple to use however, should you need instructions for any of them please don’t hesitate to get in touch! You will also find an airier, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner inside the apartment. Our smoke detectors are very sensitive and during your stay I’m sure you will shout “IT’S JUST TOAST” more than once! If you do happen to slightly overcook anything keep it well ventilated by opening the doors and windows the alarm will turn off on its own. However, in an emergency call 999. The hot water is always on so you can enjoy a bath/shower at any time of the day! During the cooler months an ambient temperature will be set for you, if you would like it warmer or cooler you can use the up and down buttons on the thermostat. Bedrooms In the bedrooms you will find large comfortable beds and pillows, dressed in clean fresh linen & a hair dryer for you to use during your stay. In the bathrooms you will find a few toilet rolls, clean fresh towels and complimentary soap. Breakages We understand that things can get broken! Please let us know of any so these can be replaced for the next guests. Any major damage/breakages will have to be paid for. Candles – if you would like to light the candles please only use them with the correct holder’s and make sure they are fully extinguished after use and never left unattended. Visit Harrogate is a great website to take a look at with recommendations of places to eat and visit as well as an extensive events calendar. www.visitharrogate.co.uk. Alternatively, there is a tourist information centre in Pateley bridge who have great knowledge and maps of walks and hikes in the area. Recommendations Places to eat… The Wellington inn 01423 780362 – Darley HG3 2QQ Only a short drive away, this is a great classic pub with the traditional tap room, that has a variety of quality local cask ales and traditional bar meals served daily. You can also book into the restaurant which has stunning views across the valley and a mouth-watering selection of dishes using mostly, locally sourced Yorkshire ingredients. The Timble Inn 01943 880530 – Timble LS21 2NN The Timble Inn is an 18th century grade II listed coaching inn offering a more intimate dining experience. All the dishes are prepared fresh using the finest quality locally sourced ingredients & the wine menu is quite extensive. Lunch and dinner are served Wednesday – Sunday booking is highly recommended. The Sawley Arms 01765 620642 – Sawley HG4 3EQ The Sawley Arms is a characterful & charming traditional English village pub. The dining areas are relaxed and comfortable and are open every day of the week for lunch and dinner, the menu is complimented by a varied wine list, cask ales and a well-stocked bar. Booking is not needed. The Yorke Arms 01423 755243 – Ramsgill HG3 5RL An 18th centaury coaching house is home to the Yorke arms. The site was a monastic cheesier as far back as the 11th centaury, before becoming a coaching inn. Francis and her husband Bill became the owners in 1996 and the restaurant won a Michelin star in 2003 which it holds to this day! A place to immerse yourself in relaxation and let the bountiful larder provide a glorious treat for your taste buds. Booking is recommended. The Sportsman’s Arms 01423 711306 – HG3 5pp Somewhere to enjoy great food in a relaxing atmosphere, attended by long-serving staff who want to make it a welcoming experience you’ll want to remember and repeat. With a menu that includes a wide range of game – much of it shot within a mile of the restaurant and an extensive selection of wines to complement any dish. Harrogate Harrogate town offers a wide range of places to eat and in many different cuisines, from chain eateries and bar meals to finer dining at the many independently owned restaurants. Things to do during yours stay…… www.visitharrogate.co.uk - is a great site to look at with an up to date events calendar for the local area. Stray FM 97.2 – is the local radio station with great music, news and offers for the local area. Love the Outdoors – A visit to Pateley Bridge Tourist Information Centre is a must! Eat The local area offers everything from traditional tea-rooms and quaint cafes to a fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant. You will find no shortage of excellent gastro pubs and restaurants in the area. § The Timble Inn - http://www.thetimbleinn.co.uk/ § The Yorke Arms, Ramsgill - www.yorke-arms.co.uk § Olley’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Pateley Bridge - www.olleyspizzeria.co.uk § The Sportman’s Arms, Wath - www.sportsmans-arms.co.uk § Craven Arms, Appletreewick - www.craven-cruckbarn.co.uk § The Sawley Arms, Sawley - www.sawleyarms.co.uk Or you could venture a little further afield and try some of the other top restaurants and gastro pubs across the Dales. We’ve listed just some of our favorites below... § Yorebridge House, Bainbridge – www.yorebridgehouse.co.uk § The Blue Lion, East Witton – www.thebluelion.co.uk § Samuels, Swinton Park - www.swintonpark.com/menus/food_wine.html § The Burgoyne, Reeth – www.theburgoyne.co.uk § Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton - www.wensleydaleheifer.co.uk § The Angel Inn, Hetton - www.angelhetton.co.uk § The Burlington, Bolton Abbey - www.thedevonshirearms.co.uk/burlington- restaurant.cfm § The Punch Bowl, Low Row – www.pbinn.co.uk § CB Inn, Arkengarthdale - www.cbinn.co.uk If you prefer to eat at home, Bluebell cottage has a well equipped kitchen and dining area.