Arrival and Check - in
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- Arrival days: Fridays (weeks and weekends); or Mondays (midweeks)
- Arrival time 4.00 to 6.00pm, please check in at the Office
- If you are likely to arrive later than 6.00pm please telephone at least 48 hours in advance to advise us so that arrangements can be made about handing over your cottage key.
- Cranmer Country Cottages standard Conditions of hire are printed on the booking forms and are available on this website. All bookings are subject to agreement to the Conditions of Hire.
- Lynne & John Johnson contacts:
Office telephone 01328 823135
Mobiles: Nigel 07947 822316; Lynne 07785 724013 - Mobile reception in the Cranmer area is not always terribly good
- Public payphones are available in Games room and Pool changing room, for use during your stay car parking
- Car parking for residents is opposite the main farm entrance courtyard, the hard standing in front of the open barn. There is a separate private car park adjacent to the new cottages & Woodpecker at the Northern end of the site Do remember to lock your car.
- Take care when crossing the public road between main courtyard and car parking area; it's a blind corner. Warn children
- Farm entrance courtyard can be used for unloading/loading purposes only. Exercise extreme care as children play in courtyard
- Do not use the area to the left when entering the farm courtyard, this is for private use only
- Woodpecker residents should keep to the road verge when making their way between the cottage and the main courtyard, always exercise extreme care.
- Torch can be useful in north Norfolk and for those staying in Woodpecker
- Lynne and/or John Johnson are on-site much of the time and can respond to problems and queries in normal office hours 9.00am to 5.00pm. Nigel is on-site between 9.00am and 5.00pm
- Should Lynne and John be away then Nigel, our Manager, will be on duty in normal office hours 9.00am to 5.00pm, he can also be contacted in extreme emergency
- Emergencies will be aided if practical
- Barns and sheds at the Farm are out of bounds to all visitors, especially children, they may contain hazardous machinery. children
- Children may play in the main courtyard, the playing field, and the games room; but they are the sole responsibility of parents/guardians and should be supervised at all times eating out
- Our local pub serves food, both are child friendly and have disabled access:
Ostrich Inn 01328 823320 about 2 miles north starter pack - Pack provided in cottage:1 toilet roll; black rubbish bags; dishwasher tablets; cleaning materials
- welcome tray provided with milk locally baked bread & Norfolk Jam
- Remember to bring such supplies for the duration of your stay
- Cottages are self catering
supermarket
- Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets are 10 minutes drive, in Fakenham, open till 9.00pm on Fridays. See Local map
facilities
- Cottages are heated, and supplied with bed linen (except cots) and towels; but you must provide your own towels for the Swimming pool
- Extras available that must have been booked in advance: Z bed; Travel cot; High chair; Accessibility extras
- Bikes may be stored in the lock-up bicycle store and should be put away at night
laundry
- washing machines are free of charge but tumble dryers are operated using £1 coins
- Supply and use your own washing powder
swimming pool
- Swimming pool is for the use of residents and members only, not their casual guests
- Swimming pool disclaimer mush be signed on arrival or within advance of your stay
- Cash deposit of £10 will be required for the pool key & games pack
Swimming pool access key
- Pool available from 5pm on the Friday evening see FAQ page for pool times.
- Swimming towels are not provided
- Toddlers and babies must wear aqua nappies and swimming costumes
- Read the swimming pool conditions of use sheet
Rubbish
- Please do not leave rubbish or food on the patio or outside the cottage as it will attract unwanted vermin
- Deposit your rubbish in the black bags and leave in the Bin store near car parking area
- Bottles to be taken to the recycling centre at the Morrisons supermarket, or home multiple occupation
- Guests who booked more than one cottage must ensure that they return all moveable items (such as kitchen utensils and furniture) to the correct cottage at the end of their stay. An inventory will be found in the Information folder. Failure to do so may result in a deduction from the damage deposit for additional cleaning services information
- Information folder in each cottage provides a fuller explanation, it's worth reading on arrival
- Tourist information and a large wall map can be found in the
Games room
departure - Departure from cottage must be by 10.00am on the Friday (or Monday)
Finally, do enjoy your stay in this fascinating part of north Norfolk. Its un spoilt rural countryside, villages, sandy beaches, hidden treasures, wildlife, and friendly people
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