A -

Arrival time is from 3.00 p.m.on Friday

Access statement: aims to tell you as accurately as possible about the facilities at the cottage

B -

Beds are: one double (4ft 6in), two single (3ft) and a smaller single (2ft 6in) if required

Blankets and duvets are available and there are plenty of pillows

Bedlinen and towels: you need to bring your own

Bats roost in a nursery colony in the walls of the cottage from June to August; more information is available about the "Living with Bats" if you are thinking of booking for those months

C -

Cot - a good sized travel version is available: let us know if you want to use it; also high chair and stair gate

Cleaning is done by the Caretaker between lets: Quality in Tourism praises our standards

Cycles can be stored in the garage; Coniston Tourist Information Centre can help plan routes

Cycle hire is available in Grizedale Forest and from the Hawkshead Tourist Information Centre

Cancellations: the deposit is not normally returnable; if you have already paid the balance we will return any money we receive if we manage to replace your booking

Complaints: we are members of the English Association of Self-Catering Operators. In the event (we hope highly unlikely) of a complaint we cannot resolve, you can use the low cost dispute resolution service from EASCO

D -

Departure time is before 10.00 a.m. on Friday

Dogs are welcome if well behaved! There is no extra charge, but please let us know if you plan to bring a pet

E -

Electric heating and cooking, using a 'green' tariff

'Environmentally conscious' is the way we try to work; we aim for comfort rather than luxury, and only replace things when we need to, rather than constantly upgrading

F -

Food shops: in Coniston Village there is a dairy, the Coop has a bakery, and Hutchinson's has a butchery. There are big supermarkets in Ulverston and Windermere, smaller ones in Ambleside

Fire; there is no Fireplace as the cottage was originally a farm building

Fridge with a Freezer compartment is provided

G -

Garden has a bench for sitting out, listening to the beck and watching the birds

H -

Heating is available in plenty, with an electric stove in the lounge / dining room, night storage heaters in all rooms and extra fan heaters

High chair is available: let us know if you want to use it - also a good sized travel cot and stair gate

I -

Iron and ironing board are provided

Insulation in the roof is as thick as we could get it.

J -

Jogging and Joy are recommended

K -

Keys: you will be told where to find them; the Caretaker's telephone number is in the 'Cottage Book'

L -

Local information is provided in a box file

M -

Microwave is provided

Mountain Goat flexible bus service lets you explore without your car, but with your boots or bicycle. Telephone 01539 724555 or link to timetables

N -

Night life is quiet but pleasant; pubs, restaurants, some concerts and theatre in summer

O -

Overseas visitors can arrange foreign payment facilities and hire of bed linen

Owls can be heard at night

P -

Pubs are in abundance; the "Ship Inn" is only a staggering 100 metres downhill

Parking is available for two cars - one in the lock up garage and one in the space outside

Post Office in Coniston Village can provide money; the Bank is only open part time, but many shops do cashback

Q -

Questions can be emailed or telephoned to Jon and Anah Parker Dean. Don't hesitate!

R -

Return visitors are numerous and always welcome

Rubbish can be recycled: instructions at the cottage

S -

Short breaks may be arranged at quiet times of year

Splashing in the beck is much enjoyed by dogs and children

Steep bit of lane and steps up to the front door should be negotiated with care

T -

Tray of Tea things for a cuppa should be waiting when you arrive

Taxis do not seem to be available in Coniston Village but there are phone numbers for Ambleside taxis at the cottage

TV includes DVD player

Tourist information can be found at the Tourist Information Centre in Coniston or link to the Cumbria Tourist Board

U -

are asked to take off muddy footwear when you go into the cottage � there is a chest by the front door

V -

Variety of outdoor activities available locally: walking, boating, fishing, adventure activities

W -

Walk from the cottage along the old railway line to Coniston Village; or up the lane to Old Man and Walna Scar; or down to the lake shore

Washing machine is not provided; the nearest launderettes are Ambleside and Ulverston

What's On in the Southern Lake District can be downloaded from South Lakeland District Council

X -

Xenophobia is not in evidence; the sheep are friendly, if not worried by pets

Y -

Young people (and their elders) may enjoy Pony Trekking from Spoon Hall, the farm across the field

Zzzzzzzz

Sleep Well.