5. Leisure facilitiesThe 7m swimming pool and sauna will be open. The steam room will be closed. Towels are provided, but please bring a bath robe with you. Note we cannot guarantee you will have access to the pool at your preferred time.
6. The Garden and TerraceThis area is fully available to guests and we advise guests wherever possible to use this space, as long a social distancing is maintained. When weather allows, windows will be opened to ensure fresh air permeates the building.
7. Public AreasChairs and tables will be spaced out to facilitate social distancing. Directional signage will be used to minimise ‘pinch points’. You may have to take a slightly longer route, but this is for everyone’s safety. If areas feel a little less personal, it is because we will have removed some of the stylistic ‘nic nak’s’ that adorn the hotel. Things like leaflets, newspapers and magazines will no longer be available. Note that there is WiFi throughout the property for accessing information via laptop, tablet or phone.
8. Breakfast.This can be served in the dining room. Tables will be laid out to ensure there is social distancing. There will be no buffet available, but santized menus will allow you to choose which items you’d like.You will be asked to book a time for breakfast (between 8am and 10.30am) and you will be assigned a table. Please try to stick to your time. You will be greeted by a member of staff and shown to your table.
9. Dining.If you are dining with us, a table should be booked at reception and your meal (choice of starter, main and dessert) would ideally be pre-booked by 5pm. Tables can be booked from 6pm to 8.30pm. Unless booked, we cannot guarantee you a specific time-slot.As per breakfast, we will show you to your table.
10. Bar.The operation of the bar is typically open from 12pm to 11pm depending on demand and current government guidelines. Please contact reception for details.
11. HousekeepingYour room will be thoroughly cleaned before your arrival. No-one will access your room for the duration of your stay unless specifically requested. If for whatever reason, we do need to enter your room, it will be at your request – please contact reception. Any extras, such as towels or tea/coffee can be left outside your door if requested at reception.All bedding will be washed at a minimum of 60 degrees.
12. Sanitizing StationsWe will have sanitizing stations at the front entrance and in public areas - please use them.
13. Face Coverings
Face Coverings are no longer a legal requirement from Monday 19th July. Our staff will continue to wear face coverings for the moment. We would encourage you to also wear a face covering while transiting through the building - you can take your face covering off once seated (for food or drink). If for health reasons you cannot wear face coverings, please let our reception team know.
When You Depart.Check-out is 11am. If you have already paid, you may deposit your key at reception and head straight for your car. This may at first appear impersonal, but please accept our thanks up front for staying with us – we are just trying to reduce busy pinch-points at key times. We do value your custom.
Use of PPE.In line with Government guidance, some of our staff will be wearing face masks, disposable aprons and / or gloves. Please be assured that staff are trained on how to use this and for each staff member, their use of PPE will be tailored to them, their role and to maximise your protection. Do not expect all our staff to be wearing the same PPE.
Temperature.Depending on the Government advice at the time, we reserve the right to check the temperature of staff and guests.
If you are unwell, please DO NOT travel to Hillthwaite – simply postpone your stay. If you start feeling unwell or show symptoms of Covid-19 while at Hillthwaite, please go to your car and call us via your mobile phone: 015394 43636. We will offer advice, depending on your situation.