Bertie's Retreat, Shepherds Hut

Bertie's Retreat sits in the beautiful grounds of Brosterfield Farm. Designed and made by our specialist joiners onsite with care taken in ever detail to ensure the perfect luxury glamping experience for all our guest. Eco, wood fired hot tub. TUB NOT INCLUDED IN THE NIGHLY PRICE. CAN STAY WITHOUT USING THE TUB. Additional £ - hot tub. 1 Nt £65 2 Nt £80 2Nt £95 3Nt £1154nt Please see the notes on how to use the hot tub under "other things to note" Dogs chargeable - see notes The space Enter into the beauty of Bertie’s Retreat. Unwind on the double sofa in front of the crackling log burner. The double bed with cosy cotton sheets and deep mattress is the ideal place to end the day with that unread book or watching a film on the 32” flatscreen TV. Also fitted with a luxury modern en-suite toilet and thermostatic shower. Rustle up a feast in the well equipped kitchen (microwave, double hob, kettle/toaster) or enjoy the sun outside while cooking up a BBQ (April-September) in the walled private garden area. Guest access Guests have access to Bertie's Retreat and its enclosed walled garden sitting/dining area, along with further assess to part of the opposite large lawned garden and other general areas within the farm complex. Other things to note EV Charges - Charges Apply - for the current rate per kwh please contact the owner Because of the nature of this unique accommodation there is limited clothes hanging space. Hanging hooks are provided throughout and there is a large pull out drawer under the bed suitable for clothes and personal belongings. All towels and linen are provided in the Shepherds Hut. CCTV is operational at Brosterfield Farm, its holidays cottages, surrounding buildings and area of access. Images will be recorded for the purpose of crime prevention and public safety HOT TUB INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ IF USING:- BERTIES RETREAT HOT TUB NOTES. It does take about 20 mins to fill, we suggest setting a timer (we now leave it empty as guest feedback is that they like to fill it themselves, to see the freshwater going in) it takes about 2/3 hours to heat in really cold winter months and longer if you don’t do it properly. During warmer months it can be half this time. What catches people out is that they think it only takes a few logs and they can leave it to its own accord. The desired temperature is 38/40 degrees. There is a gauge inside the tubThere is a hose pipe at the back of Berties, on the barn wall, this can be used to add cool water if it is too hot. Alternatively you can turn the blue filling tap to add more cold water. Operation Valves Immediately ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE HOT TUB is a blue open/shut valve (open is when the blue lever is in-line with the pipe and closed is when the lever is across the pipe). THIS SHOULD ALWAYS BE SET TO OPEN AND YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO TOUCH THIS VALVE. On the lower back wall there are two further taps, BRASS TAP THIS EMPTIES THE TUB. TURN ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO EMPTY TURN CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE IT. When you start filling the hot tub, this tap must be turned fully clockwise. Please always check this at the start. BLUE TAP THIS FILLS THE HOT TUB. TURN ANTI-CLOCKWISE and put your timer on. Turn Clockwise to stop when it is full. Once the water is approx. 4” above the upper inlet inside of the tub, turn the blue tap clockwise, to stop the flow of water and start the fire in the stove. DO NOT START THE FIRE UNTIL THE WATER IS ABOVE THE TOP INLET AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE STOVE. 1 Place a couple of firelighters on the grid of the log burner. Place kindling in a Jenga style around the fire-lighters. Light the firelighters. 2 When the kindling is nicely burning, place a couple of logs in the stove. It is best to not put them directly on top of the kindling but at a slight angle to allow the fire to breathe. Close the door and make sure the vent is (the slider) is open (push to the right). Please use the glove provided. Give this 5/10 mins before adding your other logs. 4 You need to stir it with the metal paddle every 15/20 mins. The fire needs to be kept alight with logs and it will take a whole tub of logs per night The vent on the fire should be kept open (the slider) to get the oxygen into the fire. When the water is to your desired temperature, the slider can be closed a little. PLEASE MAKE SURE THE STOVE CATCH IS SECURELY ON WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED USING IT TO AVOID A FIRE RISK. We have had to buy a new stove costing over £1000.00 as a previous guest has tried to light the fire before the hot tub had been filled fully with water. The water has to cover both pipe holes (it is evident when you look inside the hot tub). This caused holes in the stove and water to leak putting the fire out. We are just asking that the fire is not lit until the tub is full, thank you. If the water gets too hot, please use the hosepipe to add some cool water or the blue filling tap or if you need to top the water level up. PLEASE MAY WE ASK THAT BEFORE GOING TO BED, YOU TURN THE BRASS TAP ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO EMPTY THE HOT TUB. 2 NIGHT USAGE. YOU CAN (AS MOST GUESTS) LEAVE THE WARM WATER IN FROM THE 1ST NIGHT AS THIS SHOULD TAKE HALF THE TIME TO GET TO TEMPERATURE. EV Charges - Charges Apply - for the current rate per kwh please contact the owner Dogs allowed - £10.00 per dog - up to 2 dogs on Instant book (3 dogs - please contact the owner before booking) Please note that Brosterfield Farm is a beautiful establishment with a few holiday accommodations. Each property has their own area for relaxation and we promote a quiet and relaxing place to stay.