Information when staying at the cottage

Central Heating

The central heating and hot water controls are located in the utility room. Please note that the central heating will not work without the hot water system also being on. Thermostats on each radiator allow for separate room temperature control. Please use the system as economically as possible making use of the various program options to avoid running the system when the cottage is not occupied.

Hot water

There is an immersion heater as an alternative to the central heating system that can be used during the summer months when it should not be necessary to use the central heating. The switch for the immersion heater is the switch with the red light in the kitchen between the sink & the outside door. Do not use the electric immersion heater if you are using the central heating boiler to heat the water. If you do use the immersion, please ensure it is switched off at the end of your stay.

Bathroom radiators

The bathroom radiators operate from either the central heating system or independently by electricity (which can be used in the summer months when it should not be necessary to use the central heating system). The mains switch for each radiator is located on the wall outside each bathroom. Do notswitch the electric switch on at the same time as the central heating system is being used. Please ensure that the valves connecting the radiators to the central heating system, located at the bottom of the radiator are closed during electric operation. 

Wood Burning Fire

Please do not leave the fire unattended with the glass door open or the circular air control vent fully open. Additional kindling & logs are provided in the plastic box outside the patio doors – please help yourself. There is an instruction manual in this file regarding the operation of the wood burning stove.

Lighting Circuits

The lighting for the main living areas and bedroom is via lamps on a lighting ring system. 

Refuse disposal

Please read the below information carefully – collection day is Wednesday

Please empty the cottage bins into the wheelie bins adjacent to the main house (in wooden storage unit)

All recyclable items including all glass bottles & jars / plastic / tins should be put into the grey wheelie bin with the blue lid.  Paper & card goes into the separate box in the wooden storage area.

Only non-recyclable waste should be placed in the grey wheelie bin.

All food waste including tea bags should be put in the small green “sink side” food caddy**. When the caddy is full please put the compostable bag into the green “road side” food caddy which is located next to the wooden wheelie bin storage.

The green road side food caddy is collected weekly, every WEDNESDAY

The recyclable wheelie bin (blue lid) & grey wheelie bin are only collected every other week on a WEDNESDAY

**Please Note - only use the compostable bags for the food caddy – supplies can be found under the sink. Do not use any other form of bag in the food caddy.

Please help us dispose of our waste correctly by using the above system.

Dishwasher

The dishwasher is provided for your use. Please empty the dishwasher at the end of your stay. The instructions for use are available as an online pdf & dishwasher tablets are provided under the sink.

Washing Machine / Dryer

The instructions for the washing machine / dryer  are available as an online pdf. Washing powder / liquid is provided under the sink.

Vacuum Cleaner

A vacuum cleaner can be found in the utility room. There is also a dustpan & brush under the sink.

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Hairdryer

A hairdryer is provided in the bottom draw of the left hand chest of drawers in the bedroom.

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Storage space

A wardrobe in the bedroom and two sets of drawers next to the bed should provide ample storage space for your clothes. There is additional space under the stairs for bags or cases. There are also hooks for outdoor coats/clothes in the utility room.

Outside lights

Outside lights are activated automatically by a sensor as you approach the cottage. 

Torches

There are a couple of torches for your use under the sink unit in the kitchen.

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Post

There is a post box by the Village Hall on Digmire Lane, turn right at the bottom of the drive. There is another post box outside The Old Dog Pub at the top of hill on Spend Lane. The post is collected at 4pm.

Bookshelves

There are a selection of books, DVD’s and a few games on the bookshelves under the stairs. Please feel free to use them.

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Swimming Pool

Please see the important information regarding use of the pool (copy enclosed in this file).

Gardens

Please feel free to walk around and enjoy the gardens. We have a trampoline located next to the shed that we are happy for children to use (under parents supervision).

Other facilities

There are a full range of shops in Ashbourne, including Sainsbury’s, Co-Op, M&S Food and ALDI. There are two medical centres / Doctors surgeries located adjacent to St Oswalds Hospital. 

Keys

Please ensure that all windows are closed and all doors in the cottage are locked before you leave. If we are not around when you depart please post the cottage keys through the letterbox on the front door of the main house.

Wifi Router BT-XQA86Z

Wifi Password   RGLbmA3kTXP49P

Contact numbers

If you need to contact us, for any reason our numbers are:-

Main House – 01335 3