Doornfontein Farm Cottage - Information

DOORNFONTEIN FARM COTTAGE -INFORMATION, CANCELLATION POICY AND TERMS & CONDITIONS.
breakage deposit: breakage deposit will be refunded within 10 working days after check-out, provided the unit/cottage and/or its contents are in place and undamaged. The cost of replacement and/or repair of any damages to the unit and/or its contents will be deducted from the breakage deposit and balance refunded, if any.
Should these costs amount to more than the breakage deposit, these amounts will be claimed from you and you are responsible for paying them within 5 working days of being notified of such.
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TOTAL/FULL AMOUNT DUE IMMEDIATELY ON BOOKING MADE LESS THAN 21 DAYS BEFORE CHECK-IN.  IF YOU HAVE ONLY PAID A 50% DEPOSIT UPON CHECK-OUT, YOU WLL BE REQUESTED AND REQUIRED TO PAY THE BALANCE IMMEDIATELY.  IF YOU DO NOT SETTLE THE BALANCE WITHIN 4 HOURS OF BEING REQUESTED TO DO SO, YOUR BOOKING WILL BE CANCELLED AND AN ADMIN FEE OF 10% WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR BOOKING DEPOSIT.
50% DEPOSIT REQUIRED ON BOOKINGS MADE MORE THAN 21 DAYS BEFORE CHECK-IN - BALANCE DUE NO LESS THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE CHECK-IN.
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
By settling this invoice you are agreeing to the cancellation policy as written below.
cancellation after check-in: 0% will be refunded
cancellation less than 0-7 days before check-in: 0% of total amount will be refunded
cancellation less than 8-14 days before check-in: 10% of total amount will be refunded
cancellation 15 to 30 days before check-in: 25% of total amount will be refunded
cancellation 31 to 60days before check-in: 50% of total amount will be refunded
cancellation 61 or more days before check-in: 90% of total amount will be refunded
You are required to clearly state your request of cancellation in writing via email and WhatsApp.
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DOORNFONTEIN FARM COTTAGE: INFORMATION

 

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO STAY AT OUR FARM COTTAGE.  WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY :)

 

THERE IS SOME COFFEE, TEA AND SUGAR IN THE KITCHEN, AS WELL AS A BAG OF BRAAI WOOD AND SOME FIRELIGHTERS TO GET YOU STARTED.

 

CLEANING/SERVICING:

The cottage Is not serviced  during the guest’s stay.  We do however provide all the necessary cleaning supplies to help you keep the cottage tidy and clean throughout your stay, and can provide you with a fresh set of linen and/or towels on request.

 

This is a farm cottage, on a coastal farm, with lots of natural bush - there are all sorts of bugs & spiders, creepy-crawlies, snakes etc on the farm; while we do treat for pest in & around the cottage on a bi-weekly basis, these guys might still be in and/or around the cottage from time to time, as can be expected on a bushy coastal farm.

 

 

BEDDING/TOWELS:

All bedding, blankets and towels are provided. If you require a change of bedding or fresh towels, please whatsapp and we will gladly drop off a fresh set of linen and/or towels & collect the others for washing.

 

LAUNDRY:

Unfortunately there is no washing machine at the cottage, but There are some pegs and a washing line on site.  At this  stage, we aren’t able to offer a laundry service, so please make use of one of the laundry services in the nearby towns.

 

LOADSHEDDING:

The farm is affected by loadshedding and other unplanned power outages, which is unfortunately out of our control.  Please bring some rechargeable lamps and/or torches with to provide some light during late night or early morning  loadshedding.  

There is WiFi provided, but this is not functional during loadshedding and/or unplanned power outages

 

Wi-Fi &CELL RECEPTION

The cottage has WiFi access as here is little to no cell reception.

WiFi password: Bart1959

 

We cannot guarantee uninterrupted Wi-Fi/internet access and/or the speed thereof - there may be interruptions in internet/wi-fi access for many reasons out of our control, including but not limited to infrastructure damage or repairs.   These interruptions could be from a few minutes, to a few days long.  

 

TV

The cottage is equipped with a 40” TV with an HDMI cable and remote.  We however do not provide any DSTV/satellite or streaming devices/services - please bring yours along.  

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IMPORTANT FARM RULES

 

HORSES/HORSE PADDOCKS **IMPORTANT**:

PLEASE DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ENTER THE HORSES PADDOCKS AND/OR TOUCH/FEED/INTERACT WITH THE HORSES OR ALLOW YOUR GUESTS/CHILDREN/DOGS TO ENTER  THE HORSES PADDOCKS AND/OR TOUCH, FEED OR INTERACT WITH THE HORSES IN ANY WAY WHATSOVER.  This is purely for your and/or your guests/pets/children’s safety.

 

BEES/BEEHIVES **IMPORTANT**:

Doornfontein farm is a working farm with loads of wildlife a flora ; all sorts of farming activities take place on the farm, as well as having an active sand quarry.  -

There are beehives on the farm, both unknown natural hives/colonies and farmed colonies in purpose built bee-hives.  The bees are not likely to be bothersome if not provoked but there is always a risk that any colony could become aggressive.  Please do not go up to any beehives and keep a good distance from them.  It is also important to keep your dogs leashed and on/in your vehicles when driving on the farm so they do not run up to any hives.

If you are,  or suspect you may be, allergic to bees, please ensure to bring your prescribed medication with.

 

PETS:

With the unit being pet friendly, and the majority of the guests bringing pets with on their stay, there may still be traces of pet hair - we do our absolute best to ensure all pet hair is cleaned off of every surface and all bedding (lint rolled and dusted out before and after washing), but there may be some stubborn hairs here or there despite our best efforts.

We fumigate for any fleas that could potentially have been left behind, and we clean surfaces with F10 veterinary disinfectant  after each stay.

 

We provide a lint roller (can be found under the sink) in case you might need it for for controlling pet hairs during your stay with your pet, and we also provide some basic flat sheets to throw over the beds to help protect the bedding from excessive amounts of pet hairs and paw prints.

 

There is also a waterproof protector and couch cover on the couch.

 

SMOKING:

STRICTLY NO SMOKING IN THE COTTAGE, PLEASE!

 

HUNTING/SHOOTING:

We have loads of beautiful buck and wildlife on the farm, best admired with our eyes, or through the lens of our cameras and binoculars.  ANYONE CAUGHT HUNTING/SHOOTING/TRAPPING/HARMING any animals, bird life or wildlife on the farm will be prosecuted and/or fined an amount of no less than R10 000, as well as being removed from the property with immediate effect with no refund for your stay.

 

USE OF FARM ROAD TO OCEAN:

use of the farm road to the ocean is at your own risk and with the use of  4x4 vehicles only.  there is a parking area at the end of the road and you will be required to walk the short remaining distance down the dune to the beach (there  are not any marked pathways down the dune as of yet, so you will need to use your own intuition to navigate down the dune to the beach)

do not drive beyond the barrier poles and  do not drive on the dunes or anywhere else other than the marked road to the ocean.

 

**Swim and fish at own risk

**please keep dogs in the vehicle at all times when driving on the farm

** NO FIRES/BRAAIS permitted anywhere on the farm or beach area due to the high fire-risk.  Please only braai and/or make fires in the designated braai at the cottage

DAM:

You are welcome to walk with your dogs to the dam for them to have a swim any time you like.  There is some seating provided at the dam for you to sit and relax while they run around and swim.

 

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HERE IS A FULL INVENTORY OF THE FARM COTTAGE.  PLEASE GO THROUGH IT BEFORE YOUR TRIP TO SEE IF THERE IS ANYTHING EXTRA THAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU:

 

  1. 6 X COFFEE MUGS
  2. 6 X WINE GLASSES
  3. 6 X TUMBLER GLASSES
  4. 6 X KNIVES, FORKS, TEASPOONS, TABLE SPOONS, STEAK KNIVES
  5. 5 X VARIOUS SIZES KITCHEN KNIVES
  6. 1  X  SPATULA, SOUP LADLE, LARGE SPOON,LARGE SLOTTED SPOON(PLASTIC)
  7. 2 X LARGE STEEL SPOONS
  8. 2 X PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS
  9. 1 X CAN OPENER
  10. 1 X STEEL GRATER
  11. 1 X BOTTLE OPENER
  12. PLASTIC MEASURING SPOONS AND MEASURING CUPS
  13. 1 X WHISK
  14. 2 X PLASTIC MIXING BOWLS
  15. 3 X FRYING PANS
  16. 4 X COOKING POTS
  17. 1 X BREAD BAKING TIN
  18. 1 X SMALL GLASS BAKING CASSEROLE
  19. 1 X SMALL SQUARE STEEL BAKING TIN
  20. 1 X STEEL ‘BRAAI BAK’
  21. 1 X BRAAI GRID
  22. 1 X BLACK CAST IRON POTJIE/POT
  23. 1 X MICROWAVE
  24. 1 X FRIDGE/FREEZER
  25. 1 X TOASTER
  26. 1 X GAS COOKING STOVE/OVEN
  27. 1 X STOVE-TOP KETTLE
  28. 1 X LIGHTER (FOR STOVE/OVEN)
  29. 1 X FIRST AID KIT
  30. 1 X FIRE EXTINGUISHER
  31. 1 X BROOM
  32. 1 X MOP
  33. 1 X DUSTPAN & BRUSH
  34. GENERAL CLEANING SUPPLIES, DETERGENTS ETC
  35. 1 X 40” TV WITH REMOTE AND 3M HDMI CABLE
  36. 2 X PEDESTAL FANS
  37. TEA, COFFEE, SUGAR

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EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS: 

 

  • Police: 044 606 2805 / 10111
  • Ambulance: 044 691 3170  / 10177 or 1022
  • Doctors: 044 693 1470
  • Clinic: 044 690 3545
  • LIFE Bay  View Private Hospital: 044 691 3718
  • Mosselbay Provincial Hospital: 044 691 2011
  • NSRI: 082 990 5954
  • ER24: 084 124
  • Fire Department: 044 691 3722
  • Life Line: 086 132 2322
  • Snake/Scorpion/Spider Bite Hotline: 021 931 6129
  • Mobile phone emergency number: 112