IMPORTANT - There is no cleaner so please leave in a good state before leaving and let Clive know if anything broken/not working. Thanks.

It is OK to use anything in the cottage unless labelled otherwise.

Getting the key

If you haven’t got a key, Clive will either post one to you, or tell you where to pick one up from in Long Buckby.

Parking

May not be easy. Possibly at top of the lane, OK to park with wheels on pavement. If no space then round the corner somewhere. Co-op car park is restricted to 90 minutes.

Accommodation

1 room downstairs: Lounge/kitchen

Bedroom 1: One small double bed.

Bedroom 2: Two single/semi-bunk beds.

Bathroom: Walk-in shower.

Laundry

Beds should all be made up on arrival.

Clean towels in laundry cupboard.

Strip beds when leaving and re-make with fresh in laundry cupboard in small bedroom. Put used laundry in the basket above the washing machine for Jake to clean.

Or: bring own bedding, strip existing beds on arrival and remake before leaving.

Heating

There is underfloor heating downstairs. Clive can control this remotely and will switch on in advance, if necessary. Can also use control by bookshelves.

Radiators: There is no room thermostat. The main thermostat is in the boiler cupboard near kitchen sink. In winter, turn up on arrival and turn down to 0 when leaving.

Water stop-cock

This is low down in the boiler cupboard. Left on permanently.

Neighbours

Please keep noise down as much as possible. John and Anne live at number 8, next door down. They have a spare key if needed.

TV

The only control you should need is for the Amazon Firestick. Go to the [PURPLE GLOBE] app and then either ‘Live TV’ or ‘Movies’.

There are also lots of DVDs.

Provisions in Cottage

There should be wine, tea, coffee, tins of stew, soup, etc. so no problem if you arrive and don’t want to shop straightaway.

WiFi

Router and wifi code by fuse box in cupboard on stairs.

Rubbish

Take all rubbish back with you. Small amounts can go in public bin at top of lane, just inside church grounds.

Retro Board Games in Cottage

Cluedo, Scrabble, Monopoly, Rich Uncle, Bonanza, Kan-u-Go, Spy Ring, Halma, Snakes & Ladders, + jigsaws, etc.

When leaving

There is no cleaner - so please clean and hoover.

Remove rubbish and replace bin liner.

Switch all lights off except the flickering ones.

Put used laundry in basket above washing machine. Re-make beds.

Leave fridge on minimum and remove anything perishable.

Turn boiler radiator thermostat to 0.

No problem if anything is damaged or not working, but please let Clive know.

2 Indian Restaurants (best is Village Spice)

2 Chinese Restaurants (Lee Garden is the best takeaway)

1 Pizza takeaway

1 Fish & Chip shop

1 Baker and coffee shop

1 Cafe and Coffee Shop (10% Discount card by the door)

Coop and Costcutter

2 Pubs (Kings Head is the best).

Gym and Library

6 Nuns Ln
Long Buckby,
Northampton
NN6 7QG

What three words: ///unopposed.nuns.pothole

Getting here

Train - 15min walk to the Train Station, with a direct line into London Euston (1hr 15mins) or Birmingham Central (45mins).

Bus - Regular Buses from Northampton, Daventry, Rugby etc. directly to the village.

Access by Car - M1 between junction 16 and 18.

To check availability please click here.

To book contact Clive.