INSTRUCTION MANUALS – all appliance guides are in the utility cupboard between the table and front door

HEATING – the apartment has an underfloor heating and cooling system controlled by the thermostat in the lounge. You can adjust the desired room temperature by pressing the + or – buttons. The floor will then heat or cool the ambient temperature to match the setting. Please keep windows and doors closed to help the system match your desired temperature. Water temp the water temperature and shower power can be adjusted on the thermostat also.

There is a heated towel rail in the bathroom. It can be switched on by turning the dial clockwise (to the right). Please turn off when not needed by turning fully anticlockwise (to the left) Towel rails must only ever be used for drying towels. If you use them to dry other items this can cause staining in which case you could be asked to pay to rectify the damage.

Never cover electric radiators with clothing or anything else. Never push furniture right up against any sort of heater.

EXTERNAL BLINDS – There are electric external shutters on all windows except the bunkroom and bathroom. Switches are besides the windows in the bedrooms and to the right of the main patio doors in the living room. The living room switch controls all 4 blinds in the kitchen and living space. Please ensure the shutter rails are clear of debris before attempting to close the shutters.

BABIES AND TODDLERS – we have provided a range of items for babies and toddlers which can be found under the bunk bed and under the bathroom sink:

• Changing mat
• Potty and toilet seat
• Step
• Highchair (attaches to the table) and booster seat
• Travel Cot and mattress
• Baby bath
• Plastic cutlery and crockery are also provided in the kitchen.

CLEANING EQUIPMENT – a cordless handheld vacuum cleaner, slimline mop and bucket, broom, plus dustpan and brush can be found in the utility cupboard between the table and the front door.

COFFEE MACHINE – there is a Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother. You have been provided with some capsules. Nepresso compatible caspules are available at most supermarkets. Please refer to instruction manual if not familiar with a Nespresso machine. Please clean the milk frother immediately after use with a non-scratch sponge to remove any milk residue.

COOKER & MICROWAVE – the cooker hob is induction so heats up very quickly and can be adjusted using the number gradients. The oven is intuitive with a range of standard settings. The microwave is also simple to use with a 30-second quick start setting on the bottom right of the control panel.

COOKER EXTRACTOR FAN – is operated via the buttons on the cooker hood.

DISHWASHER – the dishwasher has 4 main settings which can be scrolled through simply. Please use dishwasher tablets (we have provided a few) and add some salt and softener if required which are all under the sink.

DRYING RACKS – a collapsible clothes drying rack can be found behind the hot tub. A heated drying rack for use indoors is stored under the bed in the twin bedroom: this rack simply needs to be plugged in and turned on using the switch in one of the thicker, non-foldable, legs.

GAMES / BOOKS – we have provided a selection of books, games, puzzles, arts and craft items in the box beside the sofa. Please feel free to add any other books you finish during your stay for the benefit of future guests.

FRIDGE / FREEZER – these shouldn’t need adjusting although you can set the fridge temperature lower or higher, within the provided range, if you wish. Please make sure the fridge door shuts properly as it does not have a typical magnet closing strip.

HAIRDRYER – can be found under the sink in the bathroom.

IRON / IRONING BOARD – the iron is under the sink in the bathroom and the ironing board is stored under the first bed in the twin room.

KITCHEN APPLIANCES – we have provided a raclette and fondue which are both in the cupboard above the fridge. Please clean and replace after use. There is also a toaster and mini food processor which are also kept in the cupboard above the fridge.

KNIVES – please keep the knives in the block when not in use as they are very sharp.

LIVING ROOM LIGHTING – the two lights in the living room are controlled by on / off switches inside the front door and near the hall door. There is also a dimmer switch near the hall door which can brighten or darken one or both lights. Detailed instructions in the instruction manual folder

LOAN EQUIPMENT – we have provided a few items that we have often forgotten when travelling to a rented apartment e.g. travel plugs. These are located in the utility cupboard between the table and front door. Please return items to the cupboard before departing.

SMART SPEAKER – there is an Alexa smart speaker next to the coffee machine. You can use this in Alexa mode or simply as a bluetooth speaker. To use in Alexa mode please install an Alexa app and follow the installation / set up instructions. To use it as a bluetooth speaker Set your smartphone, tablet or other device to Bluetooth pairing mode. Make sure Alexa is plugged in and say “Alexa, pair.” She’ll confirm with, “Searching…” On your phone, tablet or other device, select Echo speaker under Bluetooth settings.

TELEVISION – the TV is smart with a range of apps to log onto including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney. The TV is connected to the wifi.

WALKS / RUNS / RIDES – we have provided a map in box next to the sofa which shows a lot of trails and tracks in the region

WASHING MACHINE – there is a washing machine is under the sink in bathroom. An instruction manual is provided on top of the device.

BARBEQUE (summer only) – we have provided a BBQ which is located behind the hot tub on the decking. Please clean the cooking rack and empty the charcoal rack after each use. Please be respectful of neighbours upstairs and use the BBQ in a way that doesn’t inundate them with smoke.

BIKE EQUIPMENT – we have provided a selection of bike tools in the utility cupboard between the table and front door.

GARDEN FURNITURE – the cushions are designed to be left out in all weathers but please free to put under cover if it rains.

OUTSIDE TAP – there is a tap and next to the hot tub with a hose. The hose is long enough to reach the carport to clean bikes.