Woodburner / Open Fire Instructions

• If you have a wood burning stove or a fire in the hearth, use a fire guard, and don’t leave any combustible material anywhere near the wood burning stove or fireplace.
• Only appropriate wood (supplied) to be used in fire – avoid overloading the fire / woodburner
• Strictly no additional fuel to be put on fire after 22.00
• Guest to wear PPE (gloves) and use appropriate metal tools to empty fireplace
• Foam fire extinguisher kept adjacent to fireplace.
• Ensure children are kept away from fire / woodburner at all times and guard is used.
• Ash must not be cleared from the fireplace until the next morning or once ash is cool
• A metal bucket with lid (which is provided) must be used to transfer ash outside using PPE and only once ash is cool
• Under no circumstances is ash to be allowed to accumulate in the bucket
• Once ash removed outside, it must be placed in the galvanised bin, with lid fitted and secured
• Brush the bucket prior to returning indoors with brush provided 
• Ensure that all ovens and gas hobs, if applicable, are switched off before you go to bed, and when the property is unoccupied.
• Please leave all keys on the inside of the external doors so that they are easily available for guests to come and go as they please, or in case of emergency, to exit.
• Please ensure that all other residents read this document and know what they need to do in the event of a fire.

These instructions are for your safety in the unlikely event of an emergency – please enjoy a safe, happy and relaxed holiday!

Thank you for your co-operation.