We hope the following information will help you plan your stay at Whispering Thatch: Please also see our House Rules.
Accessibility: Please see Whispering Thatch Access Statement.
Accommodation: Please see Whispering Thatch Accommodation.
Address: This can be found within your booking once you have secured your holiday.
BBQ: There is a charcoal BBQ available Easter to the end of October, charcoal is not provided.
Bed Linen and Towels: Duvets and pillows (synthetic fibres), bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own towels and appropriate footwear for use with the hot tub.
CCTV/Noise Monitors: Whispering Thatch is accessed via its own private driveway; this area is surveyed by 24 hour CCTV. Please see CCTV At Your Large Group Holiday House for more information.
Check In Details: This information can be accessed within your booking 4 weeks before your stay. Check in time - 4pm. Check out time - 10am.
Coffee Machine: Nespresso machine taking original Nespresso pods (not supplied).
Cots: 2 travel cots available on request. These are for infants aged 2 years and under.
Decorations: Please be respectful if you wish to decorate the property for a special occasion. Guests must not bring balloons with glitter into the property or garden and must not stick anything to walls, fixtures or furnishings.
Departure: Please see On Your Departure From A Sleeps12 Property.
Directions: These can be found within your booking information after you have secured your holiday.
Dogs: 2 dogs welcome (small charge per pet). Please ensure you have read our Dog Rules before planning to bring your pet.
Electric Vehicle Charging: There are no EV charging points at this property. Due to insurance restrictions guests will not be able to use cables or extension leads from the domestic power supply to charge vehicles (see Electric Vehicle Charging and Holiday Accommodation). Please use this ZapMap to find the nearest charging points.
Essentials: Enough crockery and cutlery for a dinner party, glasses (highballs, tumblers, champagne flutes, wine glasses, plastic glasses for outdoor use).
Initial supplies* of the following: at least 2 toilet rolls per toilet, salt and pepper, tea, coffee, sugar, washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, tea towels, dish cloth, scourer sponge, oven gloves, bin bags, hand soap.
Seasonal Welcome Pack (typically locally sourced drink, a homemade cake and fresh flowers, though this can vary), hairdryers in all bedrooms, iron and ironing board.
*These items are not necessarily provided for the whole of your stay - you may need to buy more.
Features: Hot tub, play area.
Guests staying at Whispering Thatch have access to a games room with a pool table, and to larger grounds with riverside walks. Note that Meadows Drift and the smaller holiday cottage on the farm also have use of these facilities.
Food Deliveries: Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and COOK will deliver to this property. Please arrange deliveries for after your 4pm arrival. We recommend that you put your name and mobile number on the delivery information.
Garden: Large private garden with hot tub, play area, outdoor furniture and bbq.
Guests: This property sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms. For more details please see the Floor Plans.
Highchairs: 2 provided on request.
Hot Tub: The hot tub is in the private front garden. It seats 6-7.
Kitchen/Utility: 4 oven oil fired Aga in main kitchen, electric cooker in annexe kitchen, fridge, microwave, walk-in pantry/cold room with fridge-freezer, 2 dishwashers, washer/dryer.
Music: iPod docking station. Note that, as per our Terms and Conditions, no additional amplification equipment can be brought to this property.
Parking: Off road parking for several vehicles.
Rooms: 6 bedrooms (4 ensuite), family bathroom, large kitchen, walk-in pantry/cold room, dining room, snug, drawing room, integral annexe with kitchen, living room, bedroom and ensuite wet room (Bedroom 6), WC.
Room Configurations: Bedrooms 1, 2, 3, and 6 have zip and link beds that can be arranged as super kings or twins. Bedroom 4 has a super king bed and Bedroom 5 is a suite with two rooms (ideal for a family) - one room has a double bed and the other has twins.
Stairgates: Fixed,top and bottom.
TVs: Smart TVs in living room, snug and annexe sitting room.
Wifi: Broadband.
Woodburner: There is a wood-burning stove in the living room for use Nov-Apr. Logs are supplied.
Please note that the following applies as per our Terms & Conditions and House Rules: No noise after 11pm (consideration for neighbouring properties) - no smoking or vaping – no candles, open flames, disposable barbecues, fireworks, lanterns or drones – personal electrical items must not be left charging unattended nor devices left plugged in whilst away from the property - appliances such as washing machines and cooking equipment should not be left running whilst away from the property – electrical items must only be used according to manufacturer’s instructions – personal extension leads and adapter blocks should not be used.