Notes on accommodation: Spread across three floors there are 4 staircases. The main wide,sweeping staircase has a large landing with a bookcase, the old servants stairs have wide, shallow treads, the stairs to the third floor rooms are slightly steeper with a rope instead of a rail, meanwhile there are steep, narrow steps up to the attic double room with washbasin which used to be the governesses room which has a viewing panel through to the inner roof area with its trusses and wooden peg construction. The small single room can be linked to a double and/or a twin room to make a family suite on the third floor at the front of the house with a cot also available which could replace the single bed or go in either the twin or double. There is a large bookcase across the entire end wall of the dining room which apart from books and magazines also has plenty of jigsaws plus games. There is also a Jenga set in the scullery. There is a further bookcase in the triple room. Outside: There is a 3000 square foot courtyard accessed internally from the kitchen, the scullery and the wood/bike store. It has been used on a number of occasions for wedding parties. All the doors to it can be closed to stop toddlers straying. In it there is a covered verandah, a pergola enveloped in wisteria, a couple of grassy areas, a sandstone patio and an old well-head. There are a number of wooden tables, benches and chairs to cater for at least 18 guests. Utility Room: Washing machine Drying machine Sink Large radiator Ironing board and iron Clothes horses. Bottle recycling. Large adjoining log store/bike store Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Linen included Tea towels included Bring your own hand and bath towels For 2 week stays we offer a change of linen and cleaning if required. Other: Games Room attached to 1st Floor corridor but located in the 14th Century Tower with very thick walls. It has a pool table, a table tennis table and a darts board. n.b. Due to safety concerns we no longer supply the darts.