Please always be considerate to others when using the grounds. Be aware that dangers and hazards exist as the grounds are a natural environment, being managed to encourage wildlife, conservation, and biodiversity.
In order to help maintain the site in a clean, tidy, safe and secure condition for the benefit of all guests and their pets: –
- Please close the main gates behind you when arriving or leaving Greetham Retreat during your stay.
- Please wear appropriate footwear when walking or using the grounds. Some parts are quite steep and can be slippery when wet or icy.
- Please always keep to the mown areas and foot paths only.
- Do not drop litter, please take it away with you and place in the bins.
- Please be aware that the surface is not always level and hidden hollows, and holes can occur within the grounds due to moles, rabbits, other wildlife and natural occurrences. So please take appropriate and special care when using these areas.
- Please do not climb over any hedges, fences, or barriers.
- Be aware that some of the larger trees can drop branches unexpectedly. Do not stand or walk directly below them.
- Please always keep dogs on leads within the grounds, pick up your dog’s waste which must be place in the bins provided. The proprietors can advise where pets can be exercise off lead, just a few metres away but off site.
- Please do not allow dogs to chase birds or wildlife or enter the water in any of the ponds.
- No fishing or swimming or paddling is permitted in any of the ponds.
- Parents/ Guardians are responsible for the safety of any children accompanying them at all times.
- There is deep water and other risks on site therefore parents should never leave children unattended or unsupervised when they are in the grounds.
- Do not fly kites or other objects anywhere within the grounds as there are high-capacity overhead electricity power cables on site.
- Please do not stand on the benches, seats, or tables.
- Please do not play ball games if it is likely to disturb other guests or wildlife; or if it may damage plants or the wildflower meadow.
- Close Circuit Television (CCTV) covers the entrance driveway and gates plus the reception front doors. This is for our own use to monitor arrivals and help increase safety and security on site.