COTTAGE DETAILS
There are plenty of activities nearby to keep active families occupied: horse riding on the moorland, cycling and walking can all be enjoyed, as well as more unusual pastimes such as llama walking and hot-air ballooning. Ashburton is nearby and has a good selection of shops, cafes and pubs. Further afield is the English ’Riviera’ coastline with its beach resorts as well as quaint fishing villages.
For those not wishing to venture too far, the cottage comes with books, DVDs and games. The garden is especially pretty with valley views and is a good spot for curling up with a book or enjoying a barbecue.
Inside, the cottage is all you would expect from a traditional English cottage, with exposed stone walls and wooden beamed ceilings all topped off with a picture-postcard thatched roof. The interiors are light and airy and include all modern day comforts.
For families travelling with other families, Splash Cottage can also be rented with the adjacent The Smithy (2 bedrooms), allowing convenience and a degree of independence. The larger Sweeton Manor (6 bedrooms) is also just a short walk away.
COTTAGE ACCOMMODATION
- Lower Ground Floor - One twin/double bedroom that shares a bathroom with the double bedroom on the first floor.
- Ground Floor - Living room with attractive open stone fireplace; Open-plan modern kitchen; a few stairs lead to thr dining room.
- First Floor - One double bedroom and shared bathroom.
Notes
- Please note that our A&K Hosted service is not available at Splash Cottage
Security Deposit
Please be aware as a condition of your rental agreement we shall also ask you to lodge a Security Deposit at the point of making a booking amounting to 20% of the weekly rental cost of the property (or higher if required by the villa owner or for stays of three weeks or longer). This is to protect the property owners for the cost of any damage or loss caused by wilful or accidental damage by members of the party that may occur during your stay or for any unpaid local charges. The Security Deposit is lodged with Abercrombie & Kent Villas in the form of a credit card authorization as detailed in the booking process; please ask for further details.
TIME ZONE
Great Britain operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
LANGUAGE
English is the principal language across Great Britain.
Currency
Great Britain’s unit of currency is the Pound Sterling, divided into 100 Pence.
Money Matters
In Great Britain, travellers cheques are sometimes accepted as payment in larger department stored but can be easily converted into local currency at banks. Hotels, shops, restaurants and many other venues accept all major credit cards and ATM access is widespread. American Express is less widely accepted. Exchange currency only at authorised outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping IN GREAT BRITAIN
A charge for service is often added to restaurant bills but, if it’s not, a typical gratuity would be equal to 10 - 15% of the total. In pubs, tipping lounge staff is at your discretion but is generally not common practice. When paying taxi fares, it is usual to tip up to 10% and round up to the nearest pound.
WEATHER
The British weather has a bad reputation but in actual fact rainy days are nowhere near as common as you may expect. The seasons are marked: In summer, days are bright and usually sunny: Spring and autumn can be cool in the evenings and rain showers are more common; In winter snow is rare but it can be cold and frosty.
CLOTHING
While jeans are acceptable, “smart casual” attire in Britain often means stylish trousers or skirt outfit for women and a shirt with collar and trousers for men. Cotton and other light fabrics are comfortable choices for summertime. Spring and autumn temperatures dictate medium-weight clothing selections and in winter warm pullovers are required.
For the countryside, bring comfortable walking shoes with low or no heels. An umbrella or light raincoat may come in handy.
Health
For up to date information on latest health and vaccination recommendations, please contact your doctor.
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