Cottage Guest Information | higherhopworthyfarm

Welcome to Higher Hopworthy Cottage

Thank you for choosing to holiday with us at Higher Hopworthy, we hope you enjoy your stay. All the information you need about the cottages is in this guest guide, if you have any questions or would like any further information please just ask!

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

CHECK IN

The cottage will be unlocked and ready for you from 3pm on your arrival day

DIRECTIONS

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SATNAV: postcode EX22 6XX - NB this postcode does not bring you all the way to the cottages - please continue along the lane until you see the sign for Higher Hopworthy Farm & Cottages on your left hand side.

PARKING

Parking for up to 2 cars adjacent to the cottage

CONTACT DETAILS

Farmhouse: 01288 381286

Polly: 07765251893

Paul: 07752124973

higherhopworthy@gmail.com

EV CHARGING

We do not have a designated charging point or a suitably rated socket, therefore charging of electric vehicles is not permitted.

Public charge points are available in Holsworthy (3 miles) & Bude (8 miles)

PACK THE ESSENTIALS

As the hot tub is outside, we suggest that you bring suitable footwear eg flipflops and a dressing gown for accessing the hot tub. We also recommend you bring wellingtons if you plan to explore the farm.

HOT TUB

Please ensure you have read the hot tub safety sheet provided before use.

Instructions can be found in our guest information.

The hot tub is provided for the use of booked guests only.

SHOPPING

Nearest supermarkets - Holsworthy (3 miles)

Delivery is available from ASDA, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Morrisons and Iceland.

Delivery address:

Higher Hopworthy.

EX22 6XX

Please include the cottage name in the delivery instructions

House Manual

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Holsworthy Medical Centre: 01409 253692

Stratton Hospital (minor injuries unit, daytime) - call 111

Police - call 101 for non emergency

The nearest defibrillator is on the wall of The Molesworth Arms in Pyworthy (0.75 miles)

In case of a power cut, please check the fuse box located in the main bedroom.

The emergency torches will illuminate.

Stop cock is located under the kitchen sink.

The property is not on mains drainage, to prevent blockage of the septic tank system, please do not put any sanitary items or wipes down the toilet, thank you.

FIRE SAFETY

The property is fitted with smoke alarms and a CO alarm, should the alarms sound, please vacate the property immediately via the nearest available exit and call 999

Exit Points:

Front Door
French Doors (bedroom 1)
Fire escape window (bedroom 2)

Fire blanket can be found in the kitchen

Emergency torches can be found in each bedroom

Please do not smoke inside the property

Please do not use candles or tealights

Please do not place hot ashes from the BBQ in the dustbin

Please do not charge Electric Vehicles from the property

CONTACTS

Farmhouse: 01288 381286

Polly: 07765251893

Paul: 07752124973

Garages:

Pyworthy MOT: 01409 254275

Waynes Wheels : 07472302902

Tyres:

Advance Tyres Holsworthy: 01409 254446

Greenaways, Bude : 01288 353434

Taxis:

B&S (Pyworthy) 07889 833127

Trev's Taxi (Bude) 07799663217

Bayside Taxi (Bude) 01288 358 076 / 07769 313 654

Rob's Travel (Bude) 07771 824141

RECYCLING & REFUSE

Please recycle your waste into the containers provided.

Green Caddy for all food waste

Clear Box for cardboard, paper and magazines

Silver Bin for all other recyclables – please wash & squash

Please leave containers outside when full and we will empty them for you.

Kitchen bin for all other general household waste

(no food waste)

WIFI & SMART TV

Connection is via 4GEE router, password GuEU9p4Ygfm9

Please do not turn off or move the router as this will interrupt the supply to the other cottage

Please use your own login for any streaming services you wish to use. Don't forget to log out before you leave!

HEATING

The heating is set on a timer, (will come on automatically in the morning and evening) please do not change this setting.

If you wish to turn on the heating please use the boost function on the thermostat (on the wall in the hallway).

If still running when you leave the property /go to bed, please press the back button to return to the timer setting.

The hot water is set on at all times.

LAUNDRY

The washer-dryer can be found in the under-stair cupboard together with the laundry basket, ironing board and airer. A rotary washing line is provided in the garden.

APPLIANCES

Instruction booklets can be found in the kitchen drawer.

If there is anything not working, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can arrange repairs / replacements. The blu-ray and wii remotes are stored without batteries, spare batteries can be found in the kitchen drawer.

GARDEN FURNITURE

The parasol and cushions for the garden furniture can be found in the cupboard under the stairs – please do not leave out in wet weather, thank you. Please ensure that you use the parasol with the base provided and take down in windy weather.

SHOWER

Use the left hand shower control to select the shower head (1/4 turn forward or back), the right hand control is for the temperature.

EV CHARGING

We do not have a designated charging point or a suitably rated socket, therefore charging of electric vehicles is not permitted.

Public charge points are available in the following locations:

Holsworthy (3 miles)

Manor Car Park, BP garage

Brandis Corner - The Bickford Arms (8 miles)

Bude (8 miles) - Parkhouse Centre

- Burn View Car Park

- Crescent Car Park

Lifton - Strawberry Fields Farm Shop (16 miles)

Launceston - Tesco (16 miles)

CCTV

Please be aware there are CCTV cameras on the property, covering the entrances to the farm yards and cottages and the parking area. There is no CCTV in private guest areas.

BOB & DILLON

Please do not allow the farm dogs into the cottage or garden area & keep gates shut.

DEPARTURE DAY

We will be coming into the garden to drain and clean the hot tub from 8am.

If you have food left over at the end of your stay, please do not put it in the black bin, please leave it in the kitchen for us to dispose of appropriately, thank you.

Please ensure the property is vacated by 10am.

Hot Tub Safety Information

For your safety and comfort, please follow the hot tub safety rules during your stay.

The hot tub must not be used by children under the age of 4.

If pregnant please seek advice from your doctor / midwife before use

If you have one of the following conditions, please seek medical advice from your doctor before use:

-cardiovascular disease (including high blood pressure)

- epilepsy

- skin conditions

- immunosuppression

Please shower to remove suncream and lotions before use

Do not use the hot tub if you have had diarrhoea in the previous 14 days

Use of hot tubs are not recommended immediately after a large meal or excessive alcohol consumption

Prolonged use (>30mins) may result in dizziness, please take extra care when exiting the tub

Children must be supervised at all times

Instructions for Use

To Open:

Undo the two clips at the front of the tub.
Ensure the lifting bracket bar is in the middle of the lid
Fold the front half of the lid back onto the back half (with the bar in between)
Use the lifting bracket to tip the whole lid to the right.
The lid should then be supported fully by the lifting bracket.

To Close:

Tip the lifting bracket to the left and then unfold the lid. Secure with the clips.

CONTROLS

1) lights on/off

2) jets on low/ on high / off

3) air on/off

Please do not press the temperature button as this will alter the tub settings.

Please ensure the air, lights and jets are turned off before exiting the hot tub and replace the lid when not in use. If the jets do not turn off, don’t worry – the tub is on a heating or filter cycle.

Please do not sit or stand on the lid

As the hot tub will be cleaned between guests it may not be up to operating temperature (36-38 degrees) at the time of your arrival.

We will require access daily to monitor and adjust chemical levels as necessary

No foot wear to be worn in the tub

Please take care when entering and exiting to avoid slipping

If the water becomes excessively cloudy/discoloured due to misuse, we will have to drain and clean.

If you wish it to be refilled, this will be at an additional cost of £50.

Food & Drink

SHOPPING

Nearest supermarkets - Holsworthy (3 miles)

Delivery is available from ASDA, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Morrisons and Iceland.

The delivery address is Higher Hopworthy, Pyworthy. EX22 6XX. Please include the cottage name in the delivery instructions for the driver.

Holsworthy:

Waitrose: 8am to 9pm Mon-Fri

8am to 8pm Sat

10am to 4pm Sun

Co-op: 6:30am to 10pm Mon – Sat

7am to 10pm Sun

Bude:

Morrisons: 8am to 9pm Mon – Sat

10am to 4pm Sun

Co-op: 8am to 10pm Mon-Sat

10am to 4pm Sun

Sainsburys: 8am to 8pm Mon – Sat

10am to 4pm Sun

Lidl: 8am – 9pm Mon-Sat

10am – 4pm Sun

LOCAL PRODUCE

There are several local markets and farm shops selling local produce

Holsworthy Pannier Market - Wednesdays

Bude Farmer's Market - Fridays (Easter - October)

Bude Artisan Market - Saturdays

Fresh Milk - Cornish Moo, North Petherwin

Local Butchers - R Perkin, Holsworthy

- Hoof to Block, Chilsworthy

Local Cheese - Market Cheeses, Holsworthy

Fresh Bread & Pastries - Country dairy kitchen, Holsworthy

- Cousin's Bakery, Holsworthy

- Lansdowne Bakery, Bude

Farm Shops:

Blackberry Farm, Milton Damerel

Cornish Coasts, Bude

Little Pig, Kilkhampton

Belini's Deli Kitchen, Bude

Strawberry Fields, Lifton

EATING OUT

There are lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants to choose from in the surrounding area, but here are some of our favourites:

The Molesworth Arms - www.moleswortharmspyworthy.co.uk

The local village pub, open Wednesday - Sunday for evening meals and Sunday lunch. Great Sunday roast during the winter and lots of local homegrown produce. Booking essential. Please check their website for up to date opening hours.

Holsworthy Golf Club - www.holsworthygolfclub.co.uk

Our recommendation for a Sunday Carvery

The Rydon Inn - www.rydon-inn.com

With a lovely beer garden for lunch or a pint on a sunny afternoon.

Rosie's Cafe - www.rosieskitchen.co.uk

Has an outdoor play area for the kids and right on Crooklets beach. Evening bistro in the summer.

The Beach House - www.beachhousewidemouth.co.uk

Situated right next to Widemouth Bay beach, their seafood is not to be missed

Elements - www.elements-life.info

Very popular Italian restaurant in the centre of Bude, look out for their special offers out of season.

The Weir - www.weir-restaurant-bude.co.uk

Situated near the end of Bude canal at Marhamchurch with walking & cycling routes right to the door. Also has an outdoor childrens play area to keep them entertained.

The Little Pig - www.littlepigfarmshop.co.uk

Lovely cafe and farm shop situated on the A39 at Kilkhampton. An ideal place for breakfast or Brunch!

The Puffing Billy - www.puffingbilly.co.uk

Yarde Orchard Cafe -www.yarde-orchard.co.uk

Both of these lovely cafe's can be found on the Tarka Trail between Torrington & Meeth

TAKEAWAYS

Holsworthy

Indian Ocean - www.indianoceanholsworthy.co.uk delivery available

China Kitchen - 01409 253043

Crisp n Dry - 01409 253969 fish & chips, delivery available

Corner Cafe - 01409 253619 fish & chips

KJ's - 01409 254270 pizza, burgers & kebabs

Bude

Bude Tandoori - www.budetandoori.co.uk

Mirchi - www.mirchibude.com Indian takeaway & restaurant

Tiandi - 01288 359686 Chinese

Silver River - 01288 352028 Chinese

Wei Cheng - www.weichengbude.co.uk Chinese

The Mermaid - 01288 355056 Fish & Chips

The Plaice - www.theplaice.net Fish & Chips

Tourist Information

Holsworthy

Holsworthy is a traditional agricultural market town, with a pannier market in the square and a livestock market on the outskirts of town (both held on a Wednesday)

Annual celebrations include the Holsworthy & Stratton agricultural show, St Peter’s Fair week and the carnival in November.

There is a leisure centre with swimming pool and a park with a new children’s play area. The free museum is located by the main car park, opposite the tourist information office.

Directions

Turn right out of the cottages towards Pyworthy and continue up the hill, straight through the village. At the bottom of the hill turn left. The first right turn will take you to Waitrose. The road will otherwise take you to the town centre.

Bude

Bude is a popular seaside town, with plenty of activities for all the family. With Bude’s canal, beaches and sea pool, there is something for everyone. The Castle, Bude has a museum & gallery and there are events held on The Castle Green all through the year. A very popular farmers market is held on the wharf every Friday during the summer. Annual events include Bude Jazz week, Bude Food Festival & Bude & Stratton Heritage Festival.

Directions

Turn left out of the cottages. At the cross roads turn left. Continue through Bridgerule until you come to the main Bude / Launceston road (B3254). Turn right and then turn left at the next main road (Red post). Follow this road through Stratton until you meet the main A39. Turn left and then the next right (opposite the Veterinary Surgery), this road will take you into the town centre.

Wet Weather Suggestions

The Venue, Bude – indoor playzone and 10 pin bowling

www.thevenuebude.co.uk

Splash Leisure Pool, Bude – with wave machine & flume

www.better.org.uk/bude

The Big Sheep, Bideford –all weather theme park www.thebigsheep.co.uk

The Milky Way, Bideford – all weather theme park

www.themilkyway.co.uk

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

www.fairground-heritage.org.uk

Watersports

Surfing

There are several surf schools and hire centres in Bude

www.zumajay.co.uk – for equipment hire

www.budesurfingexperience.co.uk – for lessons

www.bigbluesurfschool.co.uk

www.outdooradventure.co.uk – surfing and coasteering

www.sandymouthsurfschool.co.uk

www.ravensurf.co.uk

There are also lots of other activities available at Bude Canal & Sea Pool or at the two local reservoirs Tamar Lakes and Roadford Lake. From sailing to paddleboarding, there’s something for everyone to try.