Rules
We live in a small scenic village in a National Park which most of our guests appreciate and show consideration to our neighbours and the environment. We do you to pass on the information on this page to your group, please!
Smoking
These are old buildings, with lathe & plaster walls and a lot of old timber. We must stress that smoking is prohibited throughout because of the danger of fire.
Nethy House does have a shelter outside and we have one for the Station on order but it may be some time!
Noise
When a large group is gathered together, the sound of laughing and singing can be extremely loud to those outside!
Whenever and wherever loud music is played please keep the windows and doors closed, after 11pm, even though it may get hot!
Also, remember that groups of people returning home, or sitting outside, can easily disturb other people's peace late at night!
Ball Games
Please remember that the safest place to play is on the football field which is only a few hundred metres away.
Linen
A duvet & pillow for each bed. For hygiene purposes we ask that linen is always used. It isn't very pleasant for others who follow if they have been used uncovered! A linen pack is available, but it does add to the cost, especially of short stays. Alternatively, group members could bring either a sleeping bag or their own sheet, duvet cover, pillowcase and towels.
Food
To avoid damp, vermin & damage any food or drink spillage should always been cleaned up immediately. Kettles, toast makers, and similar items, may only be used in the dining-room.
Litter
This is a beautiful area, which we would like to keep this way! Please ensure that all litter is regularly collected from around the properties and not left in the village and the hills.
Chewing gum should be disposed of carefully as it endangers birds and as it sticks to shoes, it is carried into the house and damages carpets. Cigarette stubs should also be put into bins and not just dropped. They are both unsightly and poisonous to wildlife.
Behaviour
Please do not go out after 11pm unless it is necessary, and then never in groups of more than 3 or 4. Please do not walk on, or throw rubbish, onto other people's land, whether it is a private house or hotel.
It is particularly bad manners to use the shop doorways as smoking shelters!
One group decided that fireworks would be fun well after midnight, quite forgetting that those nearby had to go to work in the morning!
Furniture & Equipment
Should furniture, kitchen equipment and anything else be moved, please return it to its original place on departure.
Damage
We make every effort to ensure that the properties are clean and in good repair. If you find any damage, or even cause some yourself, please let us know as soon as possible so that it can be dealt with. We seldom raise a charge for accidents but would remind you that the house is not insured against minor damage.
One group broke a basin and stuck it together with chewing gum. It fell apart when someone leaned on it, luckily without water in it! So PLEASE just let us know!
Parking
Please park alongside the old platform in the old station yard area by the metal steps and not on the track beside the building. If you do find yourself up there, please reverse and do not turn your vehicles on our neighbours’ property, in front of their houses!
