Welcome to Bay Tree Barn a Luxury Self-Catering Holiday Home
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Welcome to Bay Tree Barn a Luxury Self-Catering Holiday Home. Address – Bay Tree Barn, School lane, Dacre Banks, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4ER Parking is situated at the front of Bay Tree Barn and is ample for up to two cars. Thank you for choosing to stay at Bay Tree Barn and we hope you enjoy your holiday in beautiful Nidderdale. We have provided this welcome pack 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 From 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 Leave the Key in the Reverse of the Lock. Thank You Bay Tree was built in the 19th century and has been delightfully restored into two super stylish holiday homes. We have made every effort to make this holiday home 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 warm 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 0779006453 The Grange medical centre – 01423 780436 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 / Post office J Todd and son – 01423 780319 - HG3 4JN Turn left off school lane, at the top of the hill turn left again J Todds & son is 200 yards on the left. Summer Bridge Stores – 01423 780527 HG3 4HS open daily 7am – 10pm Turn left off school lane drive through the village and to the top of the hill, summer bridge stores is at the top of the hill. The nearest supermarkets are in central Harrogate or Ripon. The main supermarkets deliver to Bay Tree Barn so why not do an online order and get it delivered to the door (see address above). 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 Wi-Fi is locked by a password you can connect to Bay Tree Barn using the password that is available inside the cottage. Smoking is not allowed inside the property, but feel free to smoke outside & please dispose of all cigarette ends accordingly. Parking is situated to the front of the property & has plenty of room for two cars Open plan Kitchen/Lounge & downstairs wc In the kitchen you will find your welcome items. Dry goods will be displayed on the sideboard with perishable items 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 and toilet rolls in the downstairs wc. You will also find salt and pepper and possibly a selection of condiments and such that have gratefully been left for others to use by our previous guests. Please feel free to make use of all these during your stay. The dishwasher – we have provided a few dishwasher tablets to get you started! The best setting is the 45 degrease wash. Place the tablet in the slot on the door turn the dishwasher on and press the button above the 45 degrease just close the door and it will start its cycle it will beep when the wash has finished. The washing/dryer – the quickest and most economical setting on the washing machine is number 5 with the temperature dial set at 30 degrees and the dryer dial at no heat this wash should take about 45 minuets. If you would like to use the dryer after a wash has finished turn the number dial to 11 and select 40”,60”,100” or 180” minuets drying time. Alternatively, you can find an airier under the stairs accompanied by iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. Our appliances are fairly simple to use and we have provided some basic instructions, but if you are unsure of anything please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our smoke detectors are very sensitive and during your stay I’m sure you will shout “ITS JUST TOAST” more than once! If you do happen to slightly overcook anything keep it well ventilated by opening the doors and the alarm will turn off on its own. However, in an emergency call 999. The hot water at Bay Tree is always on and the whole ground floor has underfloor heating with double radiators upstairs. An ambient temperature will be set for you during the cooler months however this can be changed on the thermostat at the top of the stairs by using the up and down arrows only. The underfloor heating will also be set at an ambient temperature, this can be changed using the thermostat in the kitchen Bedrooms In the bedrooms you will find large comfortable beds and pillows dressed in clean fresh linen. On the back of the bedroom doors are dressing gowns and in the top draw of the dresser is a hair dryer for you to use during your stay. At each side of the bed are independent reading lights which can be turned on using the wall switch next to them. Both bedrooms have en-suit bathrooms which will have clean fresh towels, a couple of toilet rolls and complimentary soap for you to use during your stay. The front bedroom is the warmer of the two, please feel free to open the windows and let in some fresh country air. If you find yourself out for the day, please ensure that these are then closed due to the unpredictable North Yorkshire weather! Outside To the front of Bay Tree Barn is a private patio with BBQ and seating area, the cushions for the seating if you would like to use them are under the stairs these cushions are not waterproof so please bring them in when not in use. 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 in Bay Tree Barn please only use them with the correct holder’s and make sure they are fully extinguished after use and never left unattended. BBQ – on fine days a BBQ is a wonderful idea please make sure that it is only used outside and is left to cool before cleaning. Recommendations Places to eat… The Wellington inn 01423 780362 – Darley HG3 2QQ Only a short drive away turning right off school lane heading towards the Darly mill centre, this is a great classic pub 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 cheesery 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.