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We will edit this page remotely so that it applies to the particular group using the cottage.
We will edit this page remotely so that it applies to the particular group using the cottage.


* Close all the windows.
* Close all the windows. leave all the internal doors open.
* In the winter turn off all the storage heaters and their supplementary convector heaters except the one in the lounge, which should be left on low.
* Strip the beds.  Put all the bed linen and towels you have used in the bath.
* Turn off the convector heater part of the storage heater in the lounge.  
* In the winter turn off all the storage heaters (and their supplementary convector heaters) except the one in the lounge, which should be left on low.
* In winter, leave the bathroom heater on its "frost" setting, indicated by the snowflake icon.  
* In winter, leave the bathroom heater on its "frost" setting, indicated by the snowflake icon.  
* If you have used the wood burners please relay them with paper and kindling ready for the next visitors.
* If you have used the wood burners re-lay them with paper and kindling ready for the next visitors.
* Make sure everything electrical in the hide-away is off and lock the door.
* Make sure everything electrical in the hide-away is off and lock the door.
* If using the dish washer start it well in advance so that it completes its cycle before you leave; the "quick wash" setting is best for this.
* If using the dish washer start it well in advance so that it completes its cycle before you leave; the "quick wash" setting is best for this.

Revision as of 10:00, 23 September 2015

We will edit this page remotely so that it applies to the particular group using the cottage.

  • Close all the windows. leave all the internal doors open.
  • Strip the beds. Put all the bed linen and towels you have used in the bath.
  • In the winter turn off all the storage heaters (and their supplementary convector heaters) except the one in the lounge, which should be left on low.
  • In winter, leave the bathroom heater on its "frost" setting, indicated by the snowflake icon.
  • If you have used the wood burners re-lay them with paper and kindling ready for the next visitors.
  • Make sure everything electrical in the hide-away is off and lock the door.
  • If using the dish washer start it well in advance so that it completes its cycle before you leave; the "quick wash" setting is best for this.
  • Empty the fridge of perishable food.
  • Take any vegetable waste to the compost bin, near the top of the garden above the "slow worm" patio.
  • Take other rubbish to the wheelie bin at the bottom of the hill, near the greenhouses.
  • Lock the doors and deal with the keys as usual.
  • In winter, turn off the water at the stop cock in the cupboard under the sink.