Please note, more detailed info is included on our website (links below).
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The hot tub is wood fired. The water is heated by burning wood. When the fire goes out the water will (very slowly) cool down. We usually heat the water prior to your arrival so the tub is ready to use.
It is a good idea to remove cosmetics and have a shower before using the hot tub. The water will remain clearer if you do.
The lid folds in half and can then be lifted off and placed on the decking. Always replace the lid after use, this will help to keep the water clean.
The burner will need to be lit before each use. It will take about an hour to reheat the water. Before lighting the burner check that the water covers all the chrome fittings in the tub.
Firewood, kindling, newspaper and lighters can be found in the cupboard in the back of the Shepherd's Hut (outside). This firewood can also be used in the Shepherd's Hut wood burning stove, however, DO NOT use this firewood in the pizza oven (see below).
You will need a strong fire. Make sure the vent slots in the burner door are open. Stack the logs so there is good airflow. Start with about 6 logs, add more once the fire is strong, and when space is available. Monitor the fire every 15 mins. You will probably need a dozen or so logs in total. If your fire is smoking this is a good indication that it is weak. Note that the burner door gets very hot, except the handle.
Keep the burner door shut, except when loading wood. The fire can spit embers, beware.
Stir the water before checking the temperature, use the paddle in the BBQ hut. There is a thermometer on a cord in the tub.
If you reach the desired temperature, but still have a strong fire and you are concerned about the water getting too hot, close the burner air vent slots to weaken the fire.
Let the fire die down before you use the tub.
You use this hot tub at your own risk. We do not provide supervision and may not be around to help in an emergency.
Make sure the floating chlorine dispenser is in the tub (large side up) after use.
Make sure you have no metal buttons, buckles or studs on your swimwear.
The steps and decking can be very slippery, take care getting in and out.
If you have any ongoing health condition, check whether you may be putting yourself in danger by using the hot tub (see the hot tub section on the website for more info)
The outdoor light switches can be found to the left of the Shepherd's Hut door, and in the BBQ hut.
Please rinse out your recycling, we sort this by hand.
The black dustbin is for rubbish, the green dustbin is for recycling (see the rubbish and recycling section on the website for more info)
There is a small waste food caddy under the kitchen sink.
Please read in relevant section on the website, there are some helpfull videos linked. Only use the firewood provided in the basket under the pizza oven. This is oak and beech, which is idea for cooking. The hot tub firewood must not be burnt in the pizza oven. If you require more firewood please contact us. One of the guide videos suggests putting pizzas on the outside of the oven to precook the base. You must use an oven mat if you do this - otherwise your pizza will stick to the oven (this may damage the oven as well as your pizza). There is a suitable oven mat in the Shepherd's Hut electric oven.
There is a streaming TV adapter (ROKU) on the HDMI 1 input of the TV. You can use your own Netflix, Amazon, iPlayer, etc accounts with this device. You will be asked to enter your departure date, this allows the device to automatically log you out so that following guests cannot use your accounts.
Check out time is 10am.
There is a great deal more info on our website, scan the QR or enter the address : http://www.hemburygate.co.uk/welcome
