Dove Cote Lodge Camping

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📅 Booking & Payment

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• A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking.

• Balance due 4 weeks before arrival.

• Payment methods: Bank transfer or PayPal.

• Note: Deposits are non-refundable unless agreed otherwise

🕒 Arrival & Departure​​​

• Check-in: Between 3.00pm and 7.00pm.

• Check-out: By 11.00am

• Please leave no footprint when departing

• Please notify us if running late — it helps us keep things smooth and welcoming!

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🏕️ Pitching & Equipment

• Max 5 tents or campervans per booking (pup tents within pitch allowed)

• Gazebos permitted at no extra charge

• Pitches must be set in marked areas and 3 meters from boundaries

• Mains electrical hook-up must be safe and compliant

• Generators are not allowed at any time

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🌳 Site Rules

• Noise must be kept to an absolute minimum between 10pm and 8am.

• No amplified music or disruptive behaviour.

• Fires are only permitted in raised fire pits with proper ash disposal.

• Strictly no disposable BBQs — they pose a burn risk to the field.

• We ask all guests to treat each other respectfully. Inappropriate or aggressive behaviour may result in being asked to leave.

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👥 Guest Requirements

• At least one guest must be aged 21+

• Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

• Names and ages of campers and day visitors must be provided prior to arrival

• Max 30 people on site at any one time

• Children should be under adult supervision at all times

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🐾 Dogs & Pets

Dogs are welcome!

• Must be kept on a lead at all times.

• Please clean up thoroughly—place faeces in the large black wheelie bin only

• Excessive barking or disruptive behaviour may result in early departure.

• Pets must be supervised to avoid disturbance to other campers

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🔇 Noise & Courtesy

• No amplified music or sound systems

• Bluetooth speakers allowed if non-intrusive

• No excessive noise after 10:00PM

• Quiet time is strongly encouraged

• Use facilities respectfully and show courtesy to neighbours

• CCTV is in operation by neighbouring properties

• Climbing our fences to retrieve items is strictly prohibited

• Please have courtesy for us and our neighbours when using the facilities area

• The toilet block may have occasional use from guests of our household

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🔥 Safety & Conduct

• Fire pits and BBQs must be attended at all times and kept away from tents, gas or flammables

• Avoid use during windy conditions

• Fire points are marked— misuse of fire apparatus will be charged to your group

• Children must be supervised — especially near fire pits and shared areas.

• Please report any issues promptly so we can resolve them quickly.

• Cigarettes must be disposed of safely and never dropped on the ground

• Speed limit: 5 MPH throughout the site

• After 10PM, please park in the front carpark indicated on the site map

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🌍 Environment & Wildlife

• Please recycle using bins provided

• Glass and metal must be disposed of properly—especially with children/pets on site

• Wildlife wood piles must not be disturbed

• Help reduce carbon footprint with thoughtful behaviour

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❗ Liability

• Dove Cote Lodge Camping accepts no responsibility for personal injury, loss, stolen, or fire/damage to property.

• Campers participate at their own risk and should ensure they have appropriate travel insurance if required.

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🚫 Prohibited Items & Behaviour

Do not use the following on site:

• Generators or amplified sound systems

• Model aircraft, drones, sky lanterns, Fireworks

• Catapults, air guns, firearms, bows and arrows

Unacceptable behaviour includes:

• Threatening, abusive or foul language

• We reserve the right to evict guests at any time for disruptive conduct

• No antisocial substances or illegal activities.

• Persons subject to the Sexual Offenders Act 2003 may not use the site

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📆 Cancellation Policy

• A 25% non-refundable deposit and completed booking form is required to secure your booking

• Balance due 6 weeks before arrival

• If payment is not received by 1 month prior, we reserve the right to re-advertise the pitch(s)

• Cancellations after this time are non-refundable

• No charge for amending names on your booking, but correct details must be provided before arrival for fire safety compliance

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💬 Questions & Support

If you have any concerns or need clarification, feel free to contact us directly. We're here to help ensure your stay is relaxed, respectful, and full of fresh country air 🌸​​​​​​​​​​​​​​