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Booking Information
VisitBritain
All our homes are now VisitBritain inspected and you will find the Star ratings displayed on each cottage page. Assessors have visited most of our properties assessing quality, including comfort, space, facilities and cleanliness. We hope that they will aid you in choosing the holiday home that is right for you. Any property that is not currently rated will be shortly and you can phone us to obtain this information.
The quality rating system is easy to use and the information below can be used as a guide. Quite simply, the more stars the higher the overall level of quality you can expect to find. All properties have to meet an extensive list of minimum requirements before they are considered for a star rating. From there increased levels of quality apply.
One Star
Acceptable overall level of quality. Adequate provision of furniture, furnishings and fittings.
Two Stars
(In addition to what is provided at One Star). Good overall level of quality. All accommodation self contained.
Three Stars
In addition to what is provided at Two Star). Good to very good overall level of quality. Good standard of maintenance and decoration. Ample space and good quality furniture. All double beds with access from both sides. Microwaves.
Four Stars
(In addition to what is provided at Three Star). Excellent overall level of quality. Very good care and attention to detail is obvious throughout. Either access to washing machine, if not provided in the unit, or a 24 hour laundry service.
Five Stars
(In addition to what is provided at Four Star). Exceptional overall level of quality. High levels of décor, fixtures and fittings, together with excellent standards of management, efficiency and guest services. Excellent range of accessories and professional touches.
Please note: Many establishments may provide some of the facilities/equipment found at a higher star rating.
Standard Equipment
All our properties have standard equipment including at least one colour television. Cooking facilities to include an oven, hotplates/rings/gas burners and a grill, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, iron and ironing board. Duvets and pillows are provided on all beds. Any additional facilities will be found detailed in the write-up of the property or in the symbols below (a key to which can be found below). If something is not listed it is to be assumed that the property in question does not have that particular facility.
Booking Fee
An additional £18 booking fee is payable with each booking.
Virtual Tours
All properties featured on our website should have a link to a Virtual Tour: Which is a 360 degree rotating image of each room in the property. To start a Virtual Tour, go to the property you would like to view and click on the virtual tour button. Some newer properties may be awaiting a Virtual Tour to be shot.
NOTE: The Virtual Tours section on this site requires JAVA™. If you cannot see the Virtual Tours please click the Java button below to obtain the free download.
Additional Information - Please refer to the indivual key at the top of each property page to see what additional icons are displayed for that particular property - below is a key to all icons.
Pet(s) are welcome at an additional charge of £18 per pet per week. Please note that certain cottages will only accept one small pet while others will take more than one pet - please disclose pet details when booking.
Linen hire available at an additional cost of £6 per single and £12 per double bed for 2008 and £7 per single and £14 per double for 2009 unless otherwise stated. Please note that linen hire is not available for cots and does not include towels.
Out of season (dates vary) price reductions available to smaller parties.
Open fire or Wood burning Stove (fuel may or may not be included).
Car parking available for hire at an additional charge of £20 per car per week on a first come first served basis subject to availability, please enquire for further details. In some cases allocated parking is available and in both cases this will be explained in detail in the specific cottage information text.
Cot available (this will more than likely be a travel cot).
Non smokers only
Standard equipment in each property includes the following:
At least one colour television. Cooking facilities to include an oven, hotplates/rings/gas burners and a grill. Microwave. Toaster. Kettle. Iron and Ironing Board. Fridge. Duvets and pillows on all beds.
Additional services are listed for each individual property and if something is not listed then it is to be assumed that the property in question does not have that particular facility.