Our House Rules

We want to make sure your time at Darracott Farm Cottage is a happy and enjoyable one. To assist with this, we have a few House Rules that will help ensure the cottage is kept to a standard that you expect and we all respect our neighbours and the local environment.

Arrival at Darracott Farm Cottage: From 16:00 to 20:00 on the start date of your holiday rental

When you arrive and settle in, please take a moment to check the layout of your holiday property so that in an emergency you can get out quickly and easily. Check for the location of a fire extinguisher and read the instructions for use.

The inventory of your property has been checked prior to arrival and a copy will be left on the dining table. The Party Leader is responsible for checking the inventory on arrival and reporting any discrepancies to the Owners on the day or arrival. The Party Leader is responsible for any lost or damaged articles.

Departure from Darracott Farm Cottage: By 10:00 on the end date of your holiday rental, also see Leaving the Cottage below

Please be aware that we operate a strict NO SMOKING policy at the cottage and NO PETS are allowed in the cottage or Darracott Farm grounds.

Included in the cost of your holiday are: all bed linen, tea towels, hand towels, bath towels, bath mat, electricity for use inside Darracott Farm Cottage, heating and a car parking space. Please remember that the towels provided must not be used outside of the cottage. Please ensure you bring beach towels with you.

Included in the cost of your holiday is a lawn area with garden furniture where Party Members may sit and relax or enjoy an outdoor meal. This is a working smallholding and you must not enter any outdoor buildings or polytunnels unless with the Owners. The ground can be uneven around the farm, some areas are surrounded by an electric fence. The Owners accept no liability for Party Members walking around the farmland which is done so at the Party Members own risk. The Party Leader agrees that no Party Member will enter an area with livestock in it unless accompanied by the Owners. The Party Leader agrees to ensure that all children are supervised while outside at Darracott Farm.

Please be aware that any long grass in the countryside may contain ticks. Ticks can infect humans with Lyme Diseases. If walking in areas with long grass it is advisable to wear boots and long trousers. Click here for more information from the NHS.

One parking space is included in the rental costs. Liability for cars is detailed in the terms and conditions. Please  be aware that we do not permit electric cars to be charged by plugging in to a socket in the cottage. If you would like to charge your car please discuss this with us prior to arrival. There will be an additional charge for this service.

Full information on using the equipment in the cottage can be found on the noticeboard in the kitchen. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us during your stay.

Full details of our terms and conditions can be found by clicking here.

We hope you will have had a wonderful time staying at Darracott Farm Cottage. To help us make sure the cottage is ready for the next visitors the Party Leader agrees to leave the property in the same  condition as it was found on arrival:

• Please ensure all washing up has been done and put away. The dishwasher must be emptied.

• Please empty the fridge, freezer and cupboards of all perishable foods.

• Please place all clean recycling (cardboard, paper, glass bottles, plastic containers, metal lids, aluminium foil) must be placed in the BLUE recycling bin outside of kitchen door.

• Please place all food waste in the GREEN recycling bin outsideof  the kitchen door.

• Please place all domestic rubbish in the RED bin outside of the kitchen door.

• Please dispose of or remove any unwanted personal items.

On the day of departure please ensure the Cottage is vacated by 10:00am.