Please make sure everyone in your party is familiar with these House Rules.

1. RESPECT THE WILDLIFE & SURROUNDINGS

Hide In The Downs is set within a natural environment and is home to a variety of wildlife. Please respect the surrounding wildlife at all times. Guests must not intentionally disturb, chase, feed, handle or interfere with wildlife, nests, habitats or other animals found on or around the property. Please keep to the designated paths and avoid areas where wildlife may be nesting, feeding or sheltering. Please keep noise and activity to a considerate level, particularly during the evening and overnight, to minimise disturbance to wildlife and other guests. Please do not leave food or rubbish outside the accommodation where it may attract or harm wildlife.

2. STICK TO THE PATHS

Guests must stick to the designated paths and permitted areas at all times. Please do not enter restricted, private or otherwise prohibited areas. The surrounding land is private and guests should not access areas that are not intended for guest use.

3. FIRE PIT RULES The fire pit is provided for your enjoyment and must be used responsibly. FIRE PITS MUST NOT BE MOVED under any circumstances. Please: • Keep the fire within the designated fire pit. • Never leave a fire unattended. • Ensure water is available at the fire pit before going to sleep. • Fully extinguish the fire with water before going to bed. • Fully extinguish the fire with water before checking out. • Leave the fire pit safe and tidy. • Follow any additional fire-safety instructions provided. WOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE HUTS MUST NOT BE USED AS FIREWOOD. Please only use the firewood provided or specifically designated for use in the fire pit.

4. SMOKING & CANNABIS Smoking inside the accommodation is not permitted. SMOKING CANNABIS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ANYWHERE AT HIDE IN THE DOWNS. This includes inside the hut, outside the hut, around the fire pit, on the driveway and anywhere else on the property. Cigarette ends and other smoking materials must be disposed of responsibly and must never be left on the ground, in the accommodation or around the fire pit. A breach of these rules may result in the £150 cleaning fee and/or additional charges where cleaning, damage or replacement is required.

5. KEEPING THE HUT CLEAN & TIDY Please treat the accommodation as you would your own home. Please: • Keep the accommodation clean and tidy during your stay. • Take care of all furnishings, equipment and facilities. • Do not remove, relocate or alter fixtures, fittings or facilities. • Report any damage or problems to us as soon as possible.

6. WASHING UP & CHECKOUT Before checking out, all washing up must be completed. This includes: • Crockery • Cutlery • Glasses and mugs • Cooking equipment • Utensils • Any other items used during your stay Please remove all rubbish and leave the accommodation and surrounding area clean and tidy for the next guest. Please take all personal belongings with you when you leave. Before departure, please ensure the fire pit has been fully extinguished with water and left safe and tidy.

7. NOISE & CONSIDERATION Please enjoy the peace and quiet of Hide In The Downs and be considerate of other guests, neighbours and wildlife. Excessive noise, loud music or disruptive behaviour is not permitted. Please keep noise to a minimum, particularly during the evening and overnight.

8. PARKING Parking is provided for your convenience. All vehicles and their contents are parked entirely at the owner's risk. Hide In The Downs accepts no responsibility for any loss, theft, damage or other incident involving vehicles or their contents while parked on the driveway or elsewhere on the property. Please park responsibly and do not obstruct access.

9. DAMAGE & CLEANING CHARGES Guests are responsible for any damage caused to the accommodation, furnishings, equipment or facilities during their stay. A £150 cleaning fee may be charged where additional deep cleaning is required. This may include smoking or cannabis use, strong smoke or cannabis odours, excessive mess, failure to complete washing up, staining, contamination or any other condition that requires additional cleaning or preparation before the next guest can use the accommodation. Where damage or replacement costs exceed £150, additional reasonable costs may also be charged.

10. ENJOY YOUR STAY Most importantly, relax and enjoy yourself. Hide In The Downs is designed as a place to escape the noise and demands of everyday life. Take a walk, sit by the fire, watch the sunset, listen to the wildlife and enjoy the peace and quiet. Thank you for helping us look after Hide In The Downs and ensuring that the next guests can enjoy the same experience.