A GUIDE TO HAPPY CAMPING

ABOUT DOLBRYN   

We would like to offer you the warmest of welcomes. We aim to make your stay at Dolbryn as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Firstly let us tell you some things you may not know.

Dolbryn has been a small holding for many years. The old farm house next to the bar is said to be over two hundred years old. The new house dating back to about 1900. There used to be over 100 acres which have gradually been sold and now we have just 13 acres. There are still signs of the old farm. See if you can spot them. Let us know what you find.

Newcastle Emlyn also has a story. It is believed that in days gone by there were many dragons that lived. But time (and man) took its toll on these creatures and it is said they exist no more. The last dragon that lived actually lived here in Newcastle Emlyn. We are not convinced that it has gone, we found some very strange footprints in the snow this year and we cannot work out who left them!

        There is loads to be seen once you get into the slow pace of life here. We have ‘find it’ sheets for you to find and identify wild flowers, grasses, insects and birds, there is small prize for your efforts. Just ask at the house. Fishing is permissible in the pond, there are plenty of small Carp & Orf to be had, fishing nets and buckets are also available for your fun as well a rod hire for just a small charge. And of course there is the vine yard & meadow where you are welcome to walk, enjoy the views & maybe have a picnic.

 Our home here at Dolbryn is yours too for the time you stay. Please enjoy the facilities we offer to the full. But we do ask that you respect our little place and treat it, and all the wild life here, as you would want others to treat yours. May we offer a few guidelines to help. 

SPEED

 Please be aware that people of all ages and abilities may be on site. Please keep all speed to a minimum be it car, bike or any other wheeled transport.

CHILDREN

Most Saturday mornings in the school holidays the bar will be open for the children to come and play for an hour. There will be a craft activity for the children and coffee will also be available for adults. Although Bev or Dave will be around to help with the activities we cannot supervise your children and you will need to be nearby. (Hopefully the coffee will help pass the time!)

We believe in allowing space for children to explore, have adventures and different experiences with safety of paramount importance. We offer various activities for children of all ages. Apart from the ‘find it’ trails we have a pets corner where our family pet rabbits will always be willing to say hello and receive a friendly cuddle, play area to climb, swing, balance and hide and lots of space for them to just play like we could in ‘the good old days’. The field behind the pines camping field is the place to kick a ball and have a game of tennis and the further top field for flying kites.

We have lots of trees and water and children will always  be attracted to these, so please remember these important things.

              a) We can take no responsibility for your child’s safety. It is important that you lay down sensible guidelines for them to follow before they go out to play.

              b) Please make sure that all gates are always closed especially the one to the ponds.

PONDS & STREAM

Children are naturally attracted by water, the ponds & stream are well worth a visit as there is lots to do and see there. The stream is a great place to splash around and catch tiddlers . But, the pond is very deep and the stream has very steep banks in places and therefore is an unsuitable place for children to be  without adult supervision.

 THE BAR

 Quite apart from Saturday morning opening, the bar will be open for more ‘adult activities’ during weekend evenings and five days a week in the main holiday season. You may of already experienced the charm of our relaxed rustic bar. This is open for families to come along and

enjoy a drink and bar games of yester year. Please come along. Maybe you will make new friends or just enjoy being with more familiar ones.

The stable next door to the bar is available with games for the older, more responsible children whilst their parents are having a drink . Please enjoy this room but remember that it is not supervised by Dolbryn and small children must be watched. The ponds and stream are nearby and a very big danger especially when it is dark.

QUIET

The bar will always close at 11.00pm prompt. Being on holiday is great fun but not if your children or partner are grumpy through lack of sleep. We therefore respectfully ask that the site is quieting by 10.00pm and  quite by 11.30pm and further activities carry on  indoors so that those who need the sleep are not disturbed.

DOGS

All well behaved dogs are our friends and welcome guests. They need lots of space to run and chase a ball and so, with the close supervision of their owners, our furry friends are invited to use the grazing fields behind the pines camping field, and  on the vine walk. But other people may not enjoy a dogs’ company as much as you. Therefore we ask;

a) That all dogs are kept on a lead in all areas other than those mentioned above.

b) You do not leave your dog tethered and unsupervised as even the best behaved pet doesn't’t like to be teased or frightened and you don’t always know what is going to happen when you are gone.

c) That all deposits which he needs to unload be picked up and disposed of in one of the bins around the site.

d) That children do not have sole responsibility for the dogs walk or exercise. Your child may be very capable but they may not be as good at predicting or handling unexpected situation which may arise.

(We are aware that it is not always possible to take your dog out with you. Please be aware of heat, noise and the length of time you are away. We have information on dog restrictions on the local beaches- please ask. We are also working on providing a day dog kennel service for campers use so it takes the worry out of leaving them. We will let you know when this is available.)

LAUNDRY

There are laundry facilities including an automatic washer, spin dryer and hand washing sink located next to the ladies toilets. We rely on an honesty system of payment of £2.00 per wash or tumble dry. Please pay Bev or Dave. We can tally your washes and add them up at the end of your stay if you think you may be washing often.

There is also a fridge/freezer on the laundry. You may use this free of charge for your ice packs and cold foods. But please be aware that all items are left at your own risk..

RUBBISH

We are all more aware of recycling these days and ask that you carry on the good practices from home whilst you are here. To make this easy for you we have several bin stations around the site with clearly labeled bins. Please help us by separating your rubbish, bagging it all and placing it in the correct bins.

We are unable to dispose of any broken or unwanted camping waste so please take this home with you.

AND FINALLY

We hope you really enjoy your stay with us here at Dolbryn and plan to return another day. If we can do anything to help make your stay more enjoyable please ask.

If you want to book a local activity such as horse riding, fishing etc we can do it for you.

If you find anything below your expectations or unsatisfactory please tell us and come again rather than keeping it to yourselves and not return.

Kind regards, Dave , Bev  & Family