FAQS
COVID
We ask that to refrain from staying with us if you have tested positive from Covid. Many of our areas are communal and ask that you are respectful of other guests health. Please take out adequate holiday insurance so you can claim against your insurers.
CAN I BRING MY FRIENDS?
We have a strict insurance policy that allows us to have only booked guests visit. We apologize but this is something out of our control due to strict fire regs imposed on us. Theres a great coffee house just at the end of the road that you can meet up with your friends there.
I WANT TO PLAY MUSIC …. IS THIS OK?
Yes however all noise is kept to a minimum after 10.30pm as a respect to all other campers. If you are found to be breaking this rule then you be asked to leave immediately and with no refund due. We pride ourselves in the yurts being a retreat and want everyone to have a relaxing time.
WHAT TIME CAN I CHECK IN ?
Check in is any time after 3pm. Unfortunately we will not be able to allow you into the yurt before this time. The reason for this is because we are a very small family business with a staff of 2. Check out is up to 11am and we have a very small window of time to make up the yurts to a high standard for your arrival.
DO YOU HAVE WIFI ?
Good golly gum drops no no no …. its a getaway from it place so leave your laptop at home and unwind for a couple of days.
CAN I DRIVE AND PARK NEXT TO MY YURT ?
Unfortunately we don’t allow you to drive up to the yurt but we have a large trolley to transport your belongings down to your yurt.
DO THE YURTS HAVE A TOILET IN THEM ?
No, however each yurt has its own bathroom only a hop, skip, and a jump away.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I FIT IN A YURT ?
The maximum people we allow in a yurt is 2 adults and 3 children, exceptions can be made for 3 adults to share in selected yurts but there will be a £30 surcharge per night for the extra person. If you are staying with friends the fire regs state no more than 5 people in a yurt at any one time however we do have a large communal area that seats 15 plus people that you can socialize in.
Unfortunately if you are a group of 4 adults you would need to take 2 yurts, please remember that we only have 1 bed per yurt.
ARE THE YURTS WARM ?
Yes….each yurt has a wood burning stove which heats the yurt, the only time you may feel cold is when you wake up in the morning as by that time the fire will have gone out (imagine getting out of bed in your house on a winters morning when you don’t have the heating on and thats a close representation) the stove takes about 30 minutes to heat the yurt through again
ARE YOU DOG FRIENDLY ?
We have two yurts the Oriental and the Gothic yurt that are dog friendly. They both have a secure dog pen surround that your dog is free to roam in without a lead on.
DO YOU TAKE GROUPS
Families may book upto 3 yurts Maximum. Please be aware that no more than 5 people can accommodate a yurt at any one time due to strict insurance policies and fire hazards. If you decide to book 3 yurts then we must be contacted by either email or telephone to discuss our insurance liabilities and small group rules that are to be followed.
We do NOT allow groups over 3 yurts. Please do not try to book the site separately as you will asked to leave if you are found to have booked more than the 3 yurts allowed.
CAN I GET A LATE CHECK IN/OUT?
On occasion we can offer a late check out if no one is booked into your yurt on the day you leave we charge a fee of £30 for a late check out of 1pm please ask for availability as it is limited.
We can also offer an early check in of 1pm and charge an extra fee of £30 this is also subject to availability so please call to confirm beforehand.
HOW MUCH IS BREAKFAST ?
Breakfast prices start at £5.00 for buttys and ommlettes, up to a belly buster at £10 we provide menus in the yurts.
Breakfast can be ordered on arrival or on arrival.
HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST FOR CHAMPAGNE AND FLOWERS?
Whatever you want to pay we do no more than go to the supermarket and florist and charge you what they charge us champagne starts from £35 to £65.
Flowers generally cost £40-£60 for an impressive bouquet please contact us at least 3 days before your arrival to arrange. Champagne and flowers will be waiting for you in your yurt on arrival.
HAVE YOU GOT A KITCHEN ?
Yes we have a communal kitchen that has an American style fridge and freezer. There’s a microwave, kettle and toaster and pot washing facilities.
There’s Bbq utensils, knives, forks, cups, pots , pans etc. in the drawers.
CAN I BRING MY OWN WOOD?
We provide you with 2 bags of wood per day and this is generally more than enough to need. We also offer a wheelbarrow full of logs and fire pit hire costing £10 per load and can be bought as and when you require it if you wish to bring your own wood then this is permitted but you will need to hire the fire pit from us priced a £10.
IS THERE ANYWHERE TO EAT NEAR BY?
Yes there is a pub/restaurant called the black bull about a 35 minute walk away from the yurts. The Black bull Welton Tel 01673 860220.
We also provide a list of takeaway numbers in the welcome pack all of which deliver.
HOW FAR ARE YOU FROM LINCOLN CITY ?
We are located 6 miles from the city centre. By car it takes about 15 minutes. There a bus stop a 15 minute walk away located on the A46 at the Farmers Pub and a frequent bus service can be picked up from here to either Market Rasen or Lincoln.
IS THERE MUCH TO DO AT THE YURTS ?
Simple answer ….. no ….. NOTHING !!! Just come and relax its a rare thing.
IS THERE MUCH TO DO NEAR BY ??
Theres absolutely loads to do out and about. Lincoln city is beautiful and has lots of independent boutiques and specialist stores in and around the Bailgate. Theres also the cathedral and castle to visit and on most weekends there usually some sort of attraction or display going off in the summer months. Look at www.visitlincolnshire.com for ideas. For those of you with children then Sundown adventure land www.sundownadventureland.co.uk is great along with Donna nook www.lincsuk.com/donnanookseals.htm . Only 5 miles away is Woodside wildlife park and its worth a go to watch the pig racing woodsidefalconry.com. The parrot zoo is well worth a visit too. parrotzoo.com/the-sanctuary.
I NEED A TAXI … WHO CAN YOU RECOMMEND ?
We use Handsome cabs and the cost from the city is upwards of £18.00.
Handsome cabs number 01522 545352.
DO YOU TAKE CREDIT CARD AS PAYMENT?
Yes, you can book online by clicking the prices and availability tab.
USEFUL NUMBERS
Darren 07429 371702
Taxi 01522 545352
The Plough Nettleham 01522 720275
The Gate of India restaurant Market Rasen 01673 844366
The Inn on the Green Pub 01522 730354
Agra Indian takeaway 01522 524458
Everest Indian takeaway 01522 541930
The Great Wall chinese takeaway 01522 589860
The Black Bull Welton 01673 860220