for Bleasdale It’s almost time for you to join us for your Lantern & Larks canvas retreat. We can’t wait to welcome you to our glamping site to enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle of normal day to day life and take you back to basics with a few added luxuries! Within this guide you will find the answers to any questions you might have before you arrive. If you do need any further information please call us on 01638 563478. See you very soon! Emma Clark Lantern & Larks What you need to know before your Lantern & Larks canvas retreat 2 Things to pack, directions & arriving on-site 3 Inventory 4 Countryside Code 5 Explore the local area 7 1 LANTERN & LARKS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR FIREPITS LANTERN & LARKS CANVAS RETREAT Your Lantern & Larks holiday includes the CHILLING FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS unlimited wood which can be used on the fi re pit and log burner. You will have 1 basket of wood in We use cool boxes that are fi lled with frozen your tent, any more you require there is a log store water bottles to keep food cool. You can collect on site where you can collect your logs. the water bottles from the Honesty Shop. They are fi ne for around 24 hours as long as you keep The fi re pit can be used for barbeques and the lids on. They are designed to keep items cool, additional outdoor heat. Other than when using but will not act like a fridge and frozen items will the fi re pit, open fi res and other barbeques must not remain frozen for more than a few hours. not be lit ANYWHERE else on site at ANY stage. COOKING SECURITY We have provided a log burning range within the Please note that you are strongly advised not tent. You can cook on the hob, or heat or even to bring valuables onto the site or leave them roast in the oven. It does take a little longer than unattended at any time as there is no secure place a conventional oven, and the temperature varies to store them. Lantern & Larks cannot be held with the amount of wood and the speed of its responsible for any loss of items. burning, so be prepared for a little trial and error, but the results should be acceptable, and if not – well you can always blame the oven. For quick WATER meals and the early morning cuppa as the stove lights up, we supply a twin gas hob.. Hot water is supplied to your tent for the shower and tap in the sink in the kitchen and toilet. ELECTRICITY Don’t forget we have cots and high chairs Please note that there is no mains electricity available. To add these to your booking please call available on site. us on 01638 563478. FIRST AID DOGS There is a fi rst aid box located in the tent if you All of our tents are pet friendly. They must be suffer a minor accident on site. Please let the Site kept on a lead at all times while on the site. Manager know if you have used any items at the Please ensure that you clear up any dog mess end of your stay so the box may be restocked. straight away and dispose of it responsibly – thank you. HONESTY SHOP A number of essential items are available for purchase from the tent. A tariff is at the Shop. Please settle up with the Site Manager upon departure – thank you. The code for the Honesty shop is C2578X. LIGHTING There are battery powered lanterns. These should last for a few days. The replacement batteries are in the honesty shop when you need to replace them. 2 THINGS TO PACK FOR YOUR LANTERN DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH & LARKS CANVAS RETREAT Leave Northbound M6 at JUNCTION 32. Take A6 NORTH towards GARSTANG. Past Broughton, Barton, A Torch and batteries Bilsborrow & Brock (approx. 4.5 miles). After leaving Wellies - even in summer! Brock turn Right just before ROGER’S GARAGE (SHELL), following signs for Calder Vale, Oakenclough, Favourite toys and books to keep your little campers & Beacon Fell Country Park. Over Canal (take care – entertained, or even a football or rounders set! hump-backed bridge), railway & motorway. (Don’t forget baby food if required) At Y junction fork right. Take next left (sign posted Jumpers - for those chillier nights. Chipping) and follow winding road 2.5 miles to T junction. Turn left & after 300 yards turn right Rain coats & large umbrellas - you never know (signposted Bleasdale). Continue straight for approx what the Great British weather is planning! 2 mile, through S bends & turn left at the lodge with Board games and a pack of cards - for those a “private drive” sign. Look out for the Lantern & Larks nights spent sitting around the campfi re. Logo. Take the fi rst sharp turn to your right. Brooks Farm is on the left. Go up the hill & the entrance Insect repellent - you are in the countryside so expect some unwanted insects. to the camp site is clearly signed on you right in the wood. Beach towels - our luxury campsites are only a short drive away from some of the best seaside towns. ACCESS AND CAR PARKING Sun cream and after sun - you never know with Please note that parking is only available in the the British weather - it could surprise us! designated parking area and that vehicles should Warm pyjamas, socks, slippers and a hot water not be driven to the tents – thank you. bottle - the nights can be cold even in summer. Think about bringing a rug/blanket for sitting around ARRIVAL TIME the campfi re, or having a picnic in the sun. Also pack charcoal if you wish to have a BBQ. We like to welcome our guests between 4 and 6pm TIP: bring along some family favourite ‘one-pot’ LATE ARRIVALS recipes - our wood-burning stoves are perfect for a family meal made in one large pot. If you arrive after 6pm an extra charge of £15 will apply, after 8pm a £25 extra charge will apply (if after 9pm please check with us fi rst). HOW TO GET TO YOUR LANTERN & LARKS SITE If you think you will arrive later than planned then DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH please call the site manager on their mobile so they Leave Southbound M6 at JUNCTION 33 (keep in are aware you are on your way. left hand Lane). Take 1st left, A6 SOUTH towards GARSTANG, and IMMEDIATELY left again as you CAMPSITE ADDRESS leave the roundabout (Hampson Green Lane). 800 yards to T junction. At the T junction turn right. CAMPSITE ADDRESS Brooks Farm, Bleasdale, Follow this road for 2 miles. At cross roads go straight Garstang, Lancs, PR3 1UY If at any time during over (past the Fleece Inn). Follow this road for your stay you need assistance please do not several miles. The road crosses a cattle grid to open hesitate to contact your site manager Debbie on moorland, & back over another cattle grid. Keep 07947899388. going past Oakenclough paper mill and Calder Bank Lodge, heading for Bleasdale & Chipping along Delph ARRIVING AT YOUR LANTERN & LARKS SITE Lane. Carry on up the hill, past Stang Yule and down the other side until you reach a T junction – turn HOW TO CHECK-IN Left towards Chipping. Drive past the “S” bends and The site is clearly sign posted to direct you to the car turn left at the lodge entrance, there is also a sign park, once you have arrived in the car park please ring for “Lantern & Larks” on the gate. Follow up the drive the site manager on their mobile phone, or if you are until you get to a sharp right hand turn signed “this able to then please call the site manager when you way” in Lantern and Larks colours. Go past Brooks are around 30 minutes away, the manager will then Farm on the left, up the hill & the entrance to the meet you and show you to your tent. camp site is clearly signed on you right in the wood. 3 LUGGAGE BARROWS DEPARTURES Barrows have been provided to take your luggage Please note that your tent must be vacated by from your car to the tent, these are located in the 10am on day of departure. The Site Manager will car park. Please ensure that they are returned to the meet you and you can pay for your Honesty Shop parking area after use – thank you. purchases at this time. INVENTORY: WHATS INCLUDED IN YOUR LANTERN & LARKS TENT (INDICATIVE ONLY) UTENSILS PLASTICS MAIN KNIVES 8 TUPPERWARE BOX 1 MAIN FORKS 8 PLASTIC BREAD BOARD 1 SIDE KNIVES 8 PLASTIC CHOPPING BOARD 1 SIDE FORKS 8 PLASTIC POOL JUG 1 SPOONS 8 TEASPOONS 8 PYREX WINE GLASSES 8 PYREX CASS’OLE WITH LID 1 WATER GLASSES 8 PYREX BOWL 1 PLATES 8 BOWLS 8 COOK WARE SIDEPLATES 8 NON STICK FRYPAN 28CM 1 MUGS 8 PROGRESS ROASTING TIN 1 CORKSCREW/BOTTLE OPENER 1 PROGRESS OVEN TRAY 1 GARLIC PRESS 1 SAUCEPAN & LID 2 GRATER 1 COLANDER / SIEVE 1 MASHER 1 USEFUL ITEMS ALSO IN YOUR TENT POTATO PEELER 1 ALL PURPOSE SPRAY 1 SALAD SERVERS S/STEEL 1 A CLOTH 1 SERVING SPOON 1 SCOURING SPONGE 1 SLOTTED SPOON 1 MATCHES (PACK) 1 TIN OPENER 1 TOILET ROLL 1 WOODEN SPOONS 1 BATH TOWELS (only for on-site use) 6 CAFETIERE S/S - (8 CUP) 1 TEA TOWELS 2 KNIVES BEDDING & LINEN PROVIDED AND MADE UP BREAD KNIFE 1 FOR ARRIVAL CARVING KNIFE 1 PARING KNIFE 1 UTILITY KNIFE 1 STAND UP KNIFE BLOCK 1 4 WORKING FARM cyclists must give way to walkers and horse riders on bridleways.