Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Marhamchuch Near Bude, North Cornwall

Frequently Asked Questions

Common frequently asked questions have been answered within the sections below, just select the most relevant section from the list below to be taken to the questions and answers.

If you cannot find the answer please just get in touch by visiting our contact page.


Accommodation

What is included in the cost of my holiday?

  • Bed linen (except cot linen), heating and electric.
  • Towels (1 hand and 1 bath towel per person) - except Wagoners, Olde Coach House and Sunny Corner (available at an additional £3.00 per set).
  • Internet access (where available).
  • Use of the communal children's play area.
  • Welcome tray.
  • Tea towels and oven gloves.
  • Starter set of kitchen essentials (inc. washing up liquid, microfibre cloth, sponge scourer, dishwasher tablets).
  • 1 x soap and toilet roll per bathroom.

 

Is WiFi/Internet access available in the property?

We currently are able to offer a wired plug which can be used in any electrical plug socket in all properties, except the following:

  • Woolbarn
  • Corn Keep - coming soon
  • Stargazey - coming soon
  • Moonshine - coming soon
  • Milky Way - coming soon
  • Shooting Star - coming soon

Please be aware that our internet connection can be very slow and is not guaranteed to be available at all times.

We do have an area which you can use to connect your device via a wireless connection. Wi-Fi is available in Wooldown Farmhouse and in close proximity. Please ask us on arrival/during your stay for further information.

Do I need to bring my own towels?

Towels are not provided in:

  • Olde Coach House
  • Wagoners
  • Sunny Corner

The first set are provided free of charge in the other properties not listed above.

Towels can be hired from us @ £3 per set (this includes a hand and a bath towel). This can be done when booking or at any time during your stay.

Beach towels are not provided.

Do I need to bring my own bed linen?

All beds are made prior to your arrival. You will need to bring your own cot linen if you need it.

Do you supply travel cots, highchairs and stair gates?

If you require a travel cot and highchair (stair gates are provided in some properties) please state this upon booking.

Why don’t you accept babies/children in some of your 2-person properties?

For safety/noise reasons we can only accept babies under 10 months in either the Woolbarn or the Stable Barn.

All other two person properties are for adults only.

Is the kitchen fully equipped?

All kitchens are fully equipped so you shouldn't need to bring your own cooking equipment, if you cannot find anything that should be in the property just let us know and we will do our best to help.

Morrison's supermarket is just 2 miles away.

A vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board is provided in all properties.

Do you take pets?

We do not accept pets in any property or on the Wooldown site. Breezelyn boarding kennels and cattery are located just 2.5 miles away - www.breezelyn.co.uk.

Do you allow smoking in the property?

Smoking is not permitted inside any buildings at Wooldown.



Booking

How do I book a holiday with you?

You can check the price/availability of all our properties using our online booking system and continue to book and pay if you wish, alternatively, you can email us with your requirements or give us a call.

Payment can be made online, over the phone or by post.

 

How much deposit do you require?

A deposit is required to make a reservation. This is a minimum of 25% of the total cost of the accommodation, or £50, whichever is greater.

Will you automatically take the remaining balance if I pay by credit/debit card?

We will not take any unauthorised payments from you. If you tick the ‘Please automatically process balance using this card’ when booking then we will take the balance payment on or after the balance due date, when this happens you will receive an updated receipt by email.

What is your cancellation cover?

As well as our cancellation cover, it is strongly advised that guests take out personal insurance for their holiday.

Our cancellation cover may only be taken out at the time of booking and only applies to holidays booked at Wooldown Farm Holiday Cottages.

If you have to cancel your holiday for one of the reasons listed below you are covered up to the total amount of monies You have paid to Wooldown Farm Holiday Cottages for the related holiday, up to and including the day before Your holiday, provided supporting evidence is supplied i.e. Doctors Certificate, Redundancy Notice, etc.

Reasons covered:

  • A member of your party, or a close relative or friend suffers a serious illness, accident or death which you did not know about at the time of booking.
  • A member of the party serving in HM Forces is subject to an unforeseen posting (other than arising from war or similar hostilities); and Your party is prevented from going on holiday.
  • A member of Your party is called for Jury Service or as a witness in a court of law.
  • A member of Your party is made redundant (after 12 months continuous employment) within 2 weeks of the holiday start date.

Cancellation cover does not cover termination/cancellation of Your holiday by the owners of Wooldown Farm Holiday Cottages.

Can I cancel my holiday?

If you wish to cancel your holiday, you should notify us immediately by telephone and this should be confirmed by email or post within 5 days.

If you took out our cancellation cover and meet one of the criterion, then:

  • You will receive a full refund for the holiday cost.

If you did not take out our cancellation cover:

  • You are still liable for the holiday value.
  • In the event of your holiday being re-let, you will be entitled to a refund payment based on the period of stay re-let minus your deposit amount (25%).

In both cases, any credit card charges will not be refunded.

If notice of cancellation for any holiday at least 10 months prior to the holiday start date, an unconditional refund will be given minus an administration charge of £20.

Can I book a large group, such as a hen/stag party?

As we offer couple and family orientated holidays we are unable to accept Stag, Hen and large group parties.



Paying

How do I pay for my holiday?

You can pay using a credit or debit card using our online booking system or over the phone. Some credit cards incur a small surcharge.

Do you accept cheques?

In some cases we will agree payment by cheque, all cheques should be made payable to: ‘Wooldown Holiday Cottages’.

Can I pay for my holiday in instalments?

After you have made a deposit payment you can pay by installments, providing the final instalment is made at least six weeks before your arrival date. Please contact us to arrange this.



On Arrival

What time can I arrive?

All properties are available from 4.00pm on the day of arrival until 10.15am on the day of departure.

Departure time is: 10.00 am in Wooldown Farmhouse, Olde Coach House, Wagoners and Sunny Corner.

If you arrive earlier into Cornwall, please telephone us and we may be able to let you into the property earlier if it has been fully cleaned and prepared for your arrival.

A welcome tray with home made cakes, sachets of tea and coffee are normally provided in each property before your arrival.

What is your arrival procedure?

Please drive to the main house first - marked No.1 on the plan map on the directions page.

We will then show you where to park, around your property and deal with any queries you may have.



General Enquiries

Who delivers groceries to Wooldown?

ASDA and Waitrose deliver to us.

You can also order organic food boxes from Riverford - www.riverford.co.uk (Currently delivering to this area on Fridays).

You will need to use our full address:

Wooldown Holiday Cottages
Sharlands Road
Marhamchurch
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 0HP

You may also wish to advise us of any deliveries so we can assist the driver.

What happens if I leave something behind?

Please contact us where we will try to track your item down. If you would like your item posted there is a minimum charge of £5.00 + postage costs.