Covid Secure Self-Catering

How we’re keeping you Covid Secure

To help us be Covid secure we’ve introduced some new measures to our existing high standards of cleaning, because visitor safety is really important to us. When guests leave us, firstly we wait a period of time to allow Rose cottage to air before we step inside, and then we use a fogging machine that leaves a fine mist of disinfectant on all surfaces including soft furnishings. Liquid soap and hand sanitise is available too. We want to keep our family and anyone who works for us Covid secure too. These procedures do take more time, and so we have altered our check in time to 4pm, and check out is now at 9am. We hope that you understand our reasons for doing this.

Covid Tiers – Can I stay in holiday accommodation?

We are situated in North Yorkshire which is currently Tier 1 or MEDIUM risk and so can stay open to visitors if they are able to travel. Please check which tier you are in here.

If you live in a Tier 1 area then please read the government travel guidance for MEDIUM risk areas.

If you live in a Tier 2 area then please read the government travel guidance for HIGH risk areas.

If you live in a Tier 3 area then please read the government travel guidance for VERY HIGH risk areas.

For guests who have booked through cottages.com or another holiday cottage company and are not advised/ allowed to travel then please get in touch with them as we are unable to change any bookings with them. For direct and Airbnb bookings please contact us.

Location

Rose Cottage is in the peaceful village of Thorpe Bassett, near Malton in rural North Yorkshire; it’s just 1/2 mile from the A64, which is the main road from York and Scarborough, about half an hour drive in each direction. There’s lots to do in and around the area. Take a look at places to visit around North Yorkshire

Inside the cottage

The cottage sleeps up to 4 people; we have a double bedroom, plus a smaller room offering a single bed with a pull out bed underneath. Downstairs is a shower room featuring an electric shower in a cubicle, and an open plan living area. The kitchen is well equipped, although we have removed non-essential items to help us become Covid secure. There is dishwasher, gas cooker and fridge with freezer section and a microwave. We have a comfortable seating area and TV with DVD. The cottage also offers wi-fi, although if you are used to a high-speed connection you might find our rural service a little slower.

Children welcome

We have a travel cot, high chair and stair gates to save you from bringing unnecessary equipment. Also, there are window locks on the upstairs windows for added safety. There are lots of child-friendly activities to do locally. A walk around our active farming community of Thorpe Bassett will often provide opportunities to see cows, horses, pigs and sheep.

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Outside the cottage

Rose Cottage has an enclosed garden so you can relax in the knowledge that your dogs are safe. We have a small patio, with a bistro table and chairs, and recently we’ve added a gas barbecue. The private hot tub is large enough for four people, and we check the chemical levels daily. We also change the water between guests. You can also use the paddock, which is shared with Pheasant’s Roost.

There’s no smoking and vaping in the cottage but you make smoke in the grounds.

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Dogs welcome

You can bring up to 2 dogs, but please don’t leave them unattended other than for short periods. Malton is a really dog-friendly town, which means that many cafe’s and restaurants allow them in. Additionally, we can direct you to lots of walks and dog-friendly beaches, and even dog-sitting services, so there are plenty of options available. Guests often forget their pets bowls or bedding, however we do have spares available, plus dog towels if you need them.

Our Green Credentials

Next to Rose Cottage is a paddock that provides habitats for wildlife. A corner of our paddock grows wild; The nettles attract butterflies, and the wildflowers attract bees. Additionally we have a number of mature trees that support bats, birds and other insects, as well as a few bird boxes around our grounds too. Pheasant’s, partridges and rabbits are frequent visitors. Look out for Buzzards too.

A washing machine and small freezer for guest use has been installed behind the hot tub. Please use the quick wash and cool settings, and if the weather is fine then please use the line to dry your laundry. Finally, we can also supply ice if you need it.

We’d encourage you to use our compost bin and recycling facilities where possible. You’ll find Eco washing up liquid, and eco products are used too for cleaning where possible, as well as recycled toilet paper, however, our Covid secure disinfectant isn’t eco, but it is safe to use.

Our property, Oak Lodge, has solar panels fitted that feed the electricity supply for Rose Cottage too. Secondly, there’s a Nest thermostat on the heating, as well as low energy light bulbs to save energy. External lights are on sensors too.