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The a to Z of Corner Cottage LAMBSIDE HOUSE HANDBOOK This is where we hope to answer any questions you may have about a stay at Lambside House, from how to work the dishwasher to where the best place is for a sunset drink. Please do let me know if you have any further questions or if you have any feedback during or after your stay. Have a great stay! Jo Draper LOCATION Lambside House In an emergency, you will need to give the Holbeton cottage’s postcode or grid reference (O/S Plymouth location): Devon PL8 1HG SX578474 KEY CONTACTS Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Jo Draper – 01752 830020 or 07593439781 Evenings or weekends Sam White – 07752141016 In case of emergency Geoff Sayers – 01752 830492 or 07970 409722 (if Jo and Sam are unavailable) Zoe Sayers – 07729 817781 www.carswellcottages.com 01752 830020 [email protected] 1 CONTENTS LAMBSIDE HOUSE: USEFUL INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 3 COMPLETE GUIDE TO YOUR COTTAGE ................................................................................................... 3 WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF… .......................................................................................................... 8 OUT AND ABOUT ...................................................................................................................................... 9 NEARBY VILLAGES, TOWNS & CITIES ...................................................................................................... 9 ATTRACTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 11 ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................................... 13 WALKING............................................................................................................................................. 16 BEACHES ............................................................................................................................................. 18 SHOPPING ........................................................................................................................................... 20 RESTAURANTS ..................................................................................................................................... 21 PUBS ................................................................................................................................................... 22 CAFES .................................................................................................................................................. 22 SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................. 23 www.carswellcottages.com 01752 830020 [email protected] 2 LAMBSIDE HOUSE: USEFUL INFORMATION COMPLETE GUIDE TO YOUR COTTAGE Aga There is an electric aga. The oven will usually be left on ‘tick over’ at 150°C when you arrive. To change it, simply open the front left panel to find the control box and change the temperature using the up and down arrows. Set it to 200°C for normal cooking (this is the temperature of the top oven). The hobs are usually left at zero - simply turn them up as required for cooking – they will take about 10 minutes to heat up. Please DO NOT leave them above setting 4 with the lids down as you will blow the electrics! There is an excellent guide to using the aga and some recipe ideas in the drawer to the right of the aga. Arrival Your cottage will be ready for your arrival from 4.30pm. Please do not arrive early as time is needed to thoroughly clean the cottage and carry out any required maintenance. You will find the key to your cottage in a key safe which can be found to the right of the patio door. The key safe code is 9100. Barns The barns and yard beside the house are out of bounds. Barn doors should all be locked but please make sure that young adventurers are stopped from exploring. BBQ There is a charcoal BBQ which lives in the outside shed. Please feel free to use it but please put it away again when you’ve finished so it doesn’t get wet. Please make sure it is clean after each use. Candles A few candles can be found in the drawer under the microwave in case of emergencies. Cleaning We are lucky to live in such a wonderful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and materials we are trying to do everything we can to keep it this way. We are therefore committed to trying to use cleaning materials that do not harm the environment. The orange power, washroom cleaner, toilet cleaner, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and hand soap provided all meet stringent environmental criteria set by the South Hams Green Tourism Business Scheme. Please do use them as required, and then leave them for the next guests. Damage deposit Your damage deposit is refundable providing there is no damage to fixtures, fittings or inventory, and no excessive cleaning required. Damages Please report any damage or breakages as soon as possible. This allows us to buy replacements or organise repairs before the next visitors arrive. Departure Please leave by 10am on the day of your departure. This allows us time to clean and prepare properly for the next guests. We would be very grateful if you could make sure you leave the cottage clean and tidy, particularly making sure that you have cleaned the fire grate & BBQ if you www.carswellcottages.com 01752 830020 [email protected] 3 have used them and it would be very helpful if you could strip the beds. Please lock the door and return the key to the key safe. Dishwasher You should have enough Ecover tablets for the dishwasher, which are kept under the sink. Please do not use the ‘eco’ setting as it simply is not hot enough to clean the dishes! Dogs Your dog is very welcome at an extra cost but please remember the following: - Please make sure your dog does not go in the bedrooms or on the furniture AT ANY TIME. - Please don’t leave your dog unattended in the cottage AT ANY TIME. - Please remove any dog mess from the lawn daily – use a poo bag and place in the outdoor general waste bin. - Please keep your dog on a lead when on the farm as we have cows, chickens and pheasants! - Please be aware that we are in a rural area surrounded by farmland, don’t let your dog chase sheep or cattle. Hampers A variety of hampers are available to be placed in your cottage ready for your arrival – please click here to view the details on our website. Please contact us to order at least 10 days prior to arrival. Heating We have a biomass boiler which provides the heating and hot water for Lambside House. The heating is set on the dial on the upstairs landing. It is usually set to about 21°C during the colder months, but do feel free to change the temperature using the up and down arrows as required. Also each individual radiator has a temperature control knob on it and so can be turned up or down individually as required. Hot water The hot water is provided by a biomass boiler. The boiler will fill the large hot water storage tank whenever required and so you should have a constant supply of hot water at all times. In an EMERGENCY ONLY there is an immersion heater. The switch is the cupboard at the top of the stairs. Inventory The cottage is very well equipped, please click here to see the inventory. Internet access There is free internet access at the Cottage. Connect to the Gigaclear_87DE network and use the password td48p58vay. Please note that Wi Fi internet access is available free of charge to guests on the condition that it is not used to view or download from sites that have illegal content or images. Keys One set of keys will be in the key safe when you arrive, with two spare sets on the kitchen table. Please do ensure you return all sets of keys to their original location when you leave. Lightbulbs There are spare bulbs in the drawer behind the kitchen door by the microwave. www.carswellcottages.com 01752 830020 [email protected] 4 Linen Your beds will be made up ready for your arrival, and we will leave each guest a bath sheet and a hand towel. Logs During the winter/spring/autumn there will be some logs in the stone shed out the back of the house. The key to the padlock is on one set of house keys. Do help yourselves as required and there is also an axe which you are welcome to use to split the larger logs or to make kindling. Outdoor There are picnic tables and other outdoor chairs for guests to use. furniture Parking There is plenty of space for at least 5 cars to park on the Lambside House’s private parking area. Play area & Please do enjoy our play area and wildflower meadow – turn right out of Lambside wildflower House, walk along the lane towards Corner Cottage, turn left and walk along the meadow lane until you come to a gate on the left. In the children’s play area there is a rescued Allis Charmers tractor which we have named Alice! We want everyone to enjoy this magical area, so please do make sure that children are supervised at all times and play safely. Please also be aware that, whilst we have taken all precautions to make this area safe, you use it at your own risk. Other guests have access to the play area too, so please wipe down any equipment after you use it and before you leave the area and observe social distancing measures. You are very welcome to walk your dogs in the meadow but please
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