1. GENERAL

All Hosts accommodating Guests should have the following:

It is a legal requirement that the gas boiler be serviced annually by a CORGI registered heating engineer.   

All electrical appliances and fittings must be in full working order at all times

Hosts must be  aware of materials that are not fire-resistant, especially old bedding.  Mattresses should conform to British standard No 4671 BS 1877

Smoke alarms must be fitted and in working order

There should be adequate escape routes in the event of fire

Stairs must be kept clear of any obstruction

Hosts should have an understanding of the health and safety regulations with regards to cooking and keeping food

Hosts must have a liability insurance to cover them in case of any accident that  may occur to a visitor in your home or any paid help working in the home.

2. ROOM SPECIFICATION

Rooms should be of an adequate size so that guests may move around easily.  Either a double, single or twin beds.    Hanging cupboard, chest of drawers or dressing table.  Guests should be notified if rooms are small and this should be reflected in the room rate.

Bathroom

Private bathrooms must be cleaned once a day.  Shared bathrooms should also be cleaned daily and checked regularly if used by more than one party of guests   Cleaning materials should be left in the bathroom. There must be a clean non slip bath mat and one bath towel and one hand towel per person.  It is preferable to have shower facilities

Minimum Contents of a Standard Room

SINGLE BED  (recommended minimum size 3’0“X 6’3”), except when folding beds are used as an extra bed for a child

DOUBLE BED (minimum size 4’6” X 6’3”)

Removable mattress protectors (not plastic). Comfortable mattress

Bedside table(s)

Bedside lights(s)

Empty hanging cupboard

Clean carpeted floor or floor boards with suitable rugs

Chest or dressing table and mirror

Suitable window covering - curtains or blinds

Adequate heating which should be on between the hours of 6.00 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. - 10.00  p.m. when guests are staying during the winter

Continental Breakfast

Choice of tea, coffee, or chocolate and fruit juice

Choice of at least 3 breakfast cereals

Toast and/or rolls and any other type of fresh breads

Butter and perhaps low cholesterol spread

Marmalade and other types of jams and/or honey

All in adequate amounts

Presentation is important and clean table linen should include table napkins. Crockery and cutlery must be  in good condition

LINEN

Bed linen should be changed every 3 to 4 days depending on length of stay of guest.  Guests must be given one bath towel and one hand towel each which should be changed at least every three days.

KEYS

Front door keys are essential for all visitors.

CLEANING

All rooms should be checked and cleaned daily unless the guest requests otherwise.