COVID: Thank you guests for checking out a bit earlier than usual (9am). This allows our cleaners extra time to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces (light switches, doorknobs, cabinet handles, remotes, etc.) before you check in. We are also rotating the throws between guests in addition to our usual thorough cleaning procedures.

Parking: Please follow the instructions from your check-in email and place the parking permit in your window. Please remember to return the parking permit at the end of your stay.

Oven

· Press the right knob and turn to select the mode, then turn the left knob for temperature and press the right knob in briefly to start the oven. Hold the right knob in for 3 seconds to turn off. The manual is in the leather booklet above the microwave.

Coffee Machine/Milk Frother

· Please keep the cupboard door open and drawer pulled out when using the toaster and coffee machine

· Empty the Nespresso pods from the machine and top up the water frequently

· If the Nespresso machine is run dry (with an empty water tank), refill the tank and operate the machine without a pod in it briefly to re-prime the water pump

· Please clean the milk frother promptly after usage to make is easier to clean, this must be hand washed

Hot Tub

· It is important that creams, lotions, make up, fake tan etc is washed off prior to using the hot tub

· Please also rinse off any sand as this is very difficult to remove and damages the filters. There is a hot water shower and soap located next to the hot tub

· Unclip the lid at the front and back, flip the seaside part of the cover over then gently lift the bar back to open the hot tub. Bubbles/lights can be controlled on the panel, please turn these off after using the hot tub

· We are sorry the temperature is not adjustable by guests due to regulations

· Always clip the lid back on the hot tub as high winds can arrive very quickly at Whitsand Bay

Hot Water

· There is an immersion tank in the bathroom cupboard that comes on during the day

· Due to the small size of the cabin the tank is only large enough to just fill the bath with warm water

· Following a long shower or filling the bath the hot water may take up to 45 mins to reheat

Parasol

· The parasol can only be used when there is no wind

· It is located in the shed, assemble the two poles by threading them together and slide into the pipe located on the balustrade (one on each level of the deck)

· Pull the ropes to erect the parasol and place the pin through the holes at the top and tie the rope down using the cleat on the balustrade post

Heating Controls

· Turn on and set the wall thermostat temperature. This will trigger the radiator power which can be set to individual temperatures (if the radiators don’t power on check the small button on the right side of them)

Rubbish and Recycling

· Recycling and waste can be placed around the rear of the cabin in the small covered bin store, with waste bags in the clear container with the lid to prevent animals getting in

· Recycling is placed in the clear bag which should be left in the black open bin

· If you have particularly smelly waste or dog waste during your stay kindly take the bag with you if you are going out and drop into one of the public waste bins bin located at the gated entrance to Tregantle beach just up Military road near the military fort

Wood Stove

· Add one or two fire lighters with a few pieces of kindling then some small pieces of firewood

· Pull out bottom air vent (that faces the sofa) and open the top air vent

· Light fire lighters and leave door open a crack until fire is established

· After a few minutes place a few pieces of larger firewood on top of the fire and close the door

· Regulate the fire by closing down the bottom air vent

· Please limit your wood usage to a reasonable level

· Please never leave the wood burner unattended

Cycle Routes

Local

· Rame Peninsula – St Michaels Chapel at the peninsula of Rame Head about 20 minutes

· Kingsand/Cawsand – Pubs and restaurants and shops about 20 minutes

· Mount Edgcumbe garden via Millbrook/Anderton – we recommend going via the park on the north side of Millbrook pond then crossing south via the dam onto Lower Anderton Road which leads you close to Mount Edgcumbe via the estuary

West

· Follow the B3247 down to Portwrinkle (note Donkey Lane is very steep and the ebikes will need to be walked if you decide to do a loop rather than cycling back the way you came)

· Downderry and Seaton are further down the coast road and have stops for snacks/lunch

· For the really adventurous you could cycle to Looe for lunch

Things To Do

· Paddle board or surf hire and lessons - https://adventurebay.co.uk/ located just a few minutes drive or a walk along the beach near the cafe

· Wineries/Gin & Cider Tours

o https://trevibbanmill.com/ - 1 hr drive

o https://www.camelvalley.com/ - 1 hr drive

o http://www.hayefarmcider.com/ - small batch cider

o https://greencartfarm.co.uk/gin_distillery - award winning small batch cider, booking well in advance a must

o https://www.plymouthdistillery.com/ - take to foot passenger ferry from Cremyll

· National Trust and Local Heritage Sites

o Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park - https://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/ - House open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, gardens free and open everyday

o Antony House - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antony - local 18th century house still lived in by the family

o Cotehole - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele – 15^th century house built by the Edgecumbe family with wonderful gardens and walks down to the Tamar River

o Lanhydrock - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock - Magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate

· Fishing - http://www.cornwallfishingadventures.co.uk/ - custom guided fishing

· Foraging - https://www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk/ - Rachel Lambert guided tours

· Ferry to Plymouth - https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/ferries/

o From Cremyll there is a foot passenger ferry to Stonehouse – 8 minute journey from which you can get a bus to central Plymouth. Paid parking is available near the Cremyll ferry

o From Cawsand there is a seasonal and less frequent service directly to the Barbican

Recommended Villages/Towns

· Polperro – A quaint little fishing village tucked away just passed the busier harbour town of Fowey, Polperro has a strong maritime history and oozes Cornish coastal charm including numerous old pubs and quirky shops

· Kingsand and Cawsand - These twin seafront villages have a rich heritage in fishing (and smuggling!). Up until recently. Kingsand was in Devon, but today both sit comfortably in Cornwall and are difficult to distinguish one from the other, running along the seafront. There are three beaches to choose from; Kingsand Bay, Girt Beach and Cawsand Beach. There's a good selection of places to eat here and it's a popular spot for artists.

· Looe - This medieval town, situated on both sides of the River Looe, is a fabulous place to visit. East Looe is home to the harbour and the main shopping area, whilst West Looe is slightly quieter but has restaurants and some shops. East and West are joined by a seven-arched bridge, built in 1853. There are lots of boat and fishing trips that set out from the harbour during the summer months.

· Fowey - another historic harbour town with shops and restaurants further down the south coast

· Eden Project – visit the famous tropical biomes and gardens, advanced booking a must

· Dartmoor National Park – for a stark change from the beach, drive to Dartmoor for a walk or visit the pub in the lovely town of Widecombe in the Moor. We suggest not taking the A38 and traveling further north via the Tamar Valley for a wonderfully scenic drive