Bedroom features and facilities

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Bedding and linen

Replacement bedding, linen and pillows are available, please contact Guest Services for additional bedding. You may be charged for this service. 

Bed guards

Bed guards are available on request (subject to availability). Please contact Guest Services to request a bed guard.

Safes

A security box/safe is available in your accommodation and we strongly recommend using it. A guide on how to use it is available by the safe (safes are located in a wardrobe in the bedroom or in the store cupboard by the front door).

We strongly advise you to take care of all personal belongings. Please do not leave your property unattended whilst out on the village or in your accommodation. Use lockers where available.

Emergency keys:

These are held in the Security Office should you forget your code or are unable to open the safe please telephone security.

If you experience any difficulty with the safe, please contact Guest Services or Security for assistance.

Travel cots

One travel cot is available as standard in most types of accommodation (subject to availability). Additional travel cots are available via Guest Services.

Most travel cot types have instructions attached to the travel cot. Where there are no instructions see below;

Please note: In the interests of safety, even where space permits, the boiler room must not be used to sleep in. Cot bedding is not provided.

At Whinfell Forest cots can be found under one of the beds or in one of the wardrobes in the lodge. Cots can be found in the storage cupboard in your lodge at all other villages.

Wooden Folding Cot

Please ensure locks are engaged before use.

  1. Unscrew the thumbscrew and lift the mattress base upwards
  2. Lift the metal clips on the cot ends
  3. Put the drop side in the lower position
  4. Fold the cot ends inwards

Holibobs Fold Away Travel Cot

  1. Unfold the cot ends using the frame and not the metal clips on the top of the cot
  2. Push the metal clips on the cot ends until they click into position
  3. Lower the mattress base and insert the thumbscrews on the side of the base, until they are firm
  4. Press down on base to ensure it is fixed in position
  5.  Place mattress onto base

 

BabyDan Fold Away Travel Cot 

The travel cot, including side rails and bottom pad, should be fully erected prior to use. Top rails must be completely locked.

The travel cot is intended for use by a child who is unable to climb out of the travel cot and is less than 86,4 cm (34”) tall and weighs less than 13,6 kgs.

 

Setting Up the Travel Cot

  1. Remove the travel cot from the carry bag
    Unfasten the two velcro straps and remove the mattress from around the folded cot.
  2. Open the travel cot
    Stand the cot upright and gently spread the four corners apart.
  3. Locking the top rails / fully opening the base
    Push the centre of the cot base down.
    Make sure all four top rails are fully locked before continuing.
  4. Fit the mattress
    Place the mattress in the bottom of the cot with the soft side facing upwards.
  5. Secure the mattress
    Feed the two Velcro straps at each end of the mattress through the corresponding openings in the cot base and fasten them underneath.
  6. Check before use
    Check that the cot is fully erected, all top rails are securely locked, and the mattress is correctly secured. The cot is only ready for use once the locking mechanisms are engaged.

Taking Down the Travel Cot

  1. Remove the mattress
    Unfasten the Velcro straps underneath the cot and take out the mattress. The mattress must be removed before releasing the folding mechanism.
  2. Lift the centre handle
    Pull the centre handle in the bottom of the cot upwards approximately 25 cm (10 inches).
  3. Fold the cot
    As the centre is lifted, the four top rails will release, and the cot will begin to fold inwards.
  4. Bring the sides together
    Continue lifting the centre and bring the four corners together until the cot is fully folded.
  5. Wrap with the mattress
    Lay the mattress on the floor with the soft side facing upwards. Place the folded travel cot on top of it.
  6. Secure for storage
    Wrap the mattress around the folded cot and fasten the two Velcro straps.
  7. Place in the carry bag
    Put the folded cot into the carry bag and close the zip. It is now ready for carrying or storage. 

Important safety check

Never use the travel cot unless all locking mechanisms and top rails are fully engaged. Only use the mattress supplied with the cot and never add a second mattress.

The travel cot is intended for use by a child who is unable to climb out of the travel cot and is less than 86.4 cm (34”) tall and weighs less than 13.6 kgs.