| Important information for parents of young children. |
Here at La Grange du Moulin, we have striven to provide a family friendly environment and you have no doubt read already about everything we offer to
provide a fun and relaxing place to stay for all the family. However, we do not profess to have properties designed specifically to accommodate young
children. We have done what we are able to avoid obvious hazards but also we have to accommodate the needs of all our guests, whatever the age of their
children and the cottages are converted from old stone farm buildings. No property could be completely free of hazard and we are NOT providing a 'padded'
environment but we believe you should be aware of them prior to booking so you can make an informed decision.
provide a fun and relaxing place to stay for all the family. However, we do not profess to have properties designed specifically to accommodate young
children. We have done what we are able to avoid obvious hazards but also we have to accommodate the needs of all our guests, whatever the age of their
children and the cottages are converted from old stone farm buildings. No property could be completely free of hazard and we are NOT providing a 'padded'
environment but we believe you should be aware of them prior to booking so you can make an informed decision.
1, SPIRAL STAIRCASES
In five of our cottages we have cast iron, open tread spiral staircases. Any staircase is potentially hazourdous, but these are obviously by their nature very
steep with triangular shaped steps. Stairgates or barriers are standard for all of our staircases, top and bottom. At the base and top where it is not possible to
fit a stairgate as it is designed the stairgate is used as a barrier by attaching it to the staircase using an elastic cord which works effectively but is obviously
no quite as convenient as a gate which can be easily opened and closed. Papillon has a wooden open tread staircase which is also steep.
In five of our cottages we have cast iron, open tread spiral staircases. Any staircase is potentially hazourdous, but these are obviously by their nature very
steep with triangular shaped steps. Stairgates or barriers are standard for all of our staircases, top and bottom. At the base and top where it is not possible to
fit a stairgate as it is designed the stairgate is used as a barrier by attaching it to the staircase using an elastic cord which works effectively but is obviously
no quite as convenient as a gate which can be easily opened and closed. Papillon has a wooden open tread staircase which is also steep.
2, GARDEN
The main garden is enclosed by a wall and gates, the lane is very quiet ie only our neighbours usually drive down it and the rest of our property is surrounded by open fields. Your
toddler is prevented from running directly into the road to chase a ball but it is your responsibility as their guardian to ensure they are suitably supervised at all times and are not
given time to wander off . It is the responsibility of all adults on the property to ensure the gates are closed correctly immediately after use. The rear terraces and parking track are
not enclosed. It is possible to leave your front and back doors open and thus allow a child to 'escape' given time if unsupervised. This rear area to the cottages backs onto open
fields so is not an immediate danger but we do need to emphasise that you are responsible for your own children. Throughout the garden there are uneven steps, slopes and areas
where toddlers may trip or fall, parents should explore the garden with their children before allowing children to explore alone. Young children must be supervised at all times.
The main garden is enclosed by a wall and gates, the lane is very quiet ie only our neighbours usually drive down it and the rest of our property is surrounded by open fields. Your
toddler is prevented from running directly into the road to chase a ball but it is your responsibility as their guardian to ensure they are suitably supervised at all times and are not
given time to wander off . It is the responsibility of all adults on the property to ensure the gates are closed correctly immediately after use. The rear terraces and parking track are
not enclosed. It is possible to leave your front and back doors open and thus allow a child to 'escape' given time if unsupervised. This rear area to the cottages backs onto open
fields so is not an immediate danger but we do need to emphasise that you are responsible for your own children. Throughout the garden there are uneven steps, slopes and areas
where toddlers may trip or fall, parents should explore the garden with their children before allowing children to explore alone. Young children must be supervised at all times.
3, DRIVEWAY
In front of the cottages there is a gravel driveway (between the cottages and garden) Vehicule passage is restricted to loading / unloading of luggage for arrival / departure and full
shopping loads or a parking because of a sleeping child. As a driver you must be fully aware of the presence of young children and move your car accordingly. As a parent you
must be aware when a car is present. In reality once our guests have arrived it is rare for them to use the front entrance again as we have a rear entrance where the car parking
area is, well away from the garden and cottages. The gravel has a magnetic attraction for babies and toddlers who explore with their mouths, in our experience no child has ever
swallowed any or come to any harm and they soon find the sand in the sandpit to eat instead !
In front of the cottages there is a gravel driveway (between the cottages and garden) Vehicule passage is restricted to loading / unloading of luggage for arrival / departure and full
shopping loads or a parking because of a sleeping child. As a driver you must be fully aware of the presence of young children and move your car accordingly. As a parent you
must be aware when a car is present. In reality once our guests have arrived it is rare for them to use the front entrance again as we have a rear entrance where the car parking
area is, well away from the garden and cottages. The gravel has a magnetic attraction for babies and toddlers who explore with their mouths, in our experience no child has ever
swallowed any or come to any harm and they soon find the sand in the sandpit to eat instead !
4, SWIMMING POOL
Our swimming pool is fully enclosed with one access gate which is self closing and has a child proof latch. The enclosure is designed to prevent a child younger than 5 yrs old
from accessing the pool area alone. (my 8 yr old still cannot open it but it does depend on height) You must make older children who are able to open the gate by themselves fully
aware of the dangers of a swimming pool and express upon them never open the gate for a younger child and never enter the pool area without an adult. For extra security and to
conform with french regulations we also have an alarm system on the pool which sounds if a child should accidentally fall in. There are certain times that this alarm is not active
eg when it is resetting itself after the pool has been used (a period of about 5 mins whilst the water settles) and parents should be extra vigilant at these times if they are around
the pool with their children. The pool is unsupervised and you are responsible for your own and your childrens safety when using the pool area.
Our swimming pool is fully enclosed with one access gate which is self closing and has a child proof latch. The enclosure is designed to prevent a child younger than 5 yrs old
from accessing the pool area alone. (my 8 yr old still cannot open it but it does depend on height) You must make older children who are able to open the gate by themselves fully
aware of the dangers of a swimming pool and express upon them never open the gate for a younger child and never enter the pool area without an adult. For extra security and to
conform with french regulations we also have an alarm system on the pool which sounds if a child should accidentally fall in. There are certain times that this alarm is not active
eg when it is resetting itself after the pool has been used (a period of about 5 mins whilst the water settles) and parents should be extra vigilant at these times if they are around
the pool with their children. The pool is unsupervised and you are responsible for your own and your childrens safety when using the pool area.
5, TILED FLOORS and STEPS
These are obviously hard, if you drop something it will break, if you fall, it will hurt. They become very slippy when wet, so don't allow children to run in from the pool and mop
up spills immediately. Do not use external plastic garden chairs inside as they will slip. Some of the cottages have occasional steps (1 or 2), on entering the cottage or at the rear,
Peche has a step between the dining room and the sitting room, Papillon has a 3 sided step on entering the cottage.
These are obviously hard, if you drop something it will break, if you fall, it will hurt. They become very slippy when wet, so don't allow children to run in from the pool and mop
up spills immediately. Do not use external plastic garden chairs inside as they will slip. Some of the cottages have occasional steps (1 or 2), on entering the cottage or at the rear,
Peche has a step between the dining room and the sitting room, Papillon has a 3 sided step on entering the cottage.
6, WINDOWS
Due to the old nature of the propety and its previous use as farm buildings some windows are very low. All our low windows have been fitted with window locks or chains to
prevent them from being opened fully. All other windows are at the regulation height. In Ruche, Horloge and Peche all the windows have security chains.
Due to the old nature of the propety and its previous use as farm buildings some windows are very low. All our low windows have been fitted with window locks or chains to
prevent them from being opened fully. All other windows are at the regulation height. In Ruche, Horloge and Peche all the windows have security chains.
7, PLAY EQUIPMENT
Our trampoline is a 3m (10ft) octagonal 'OCTA JUMP' trampoline with a safety net. Described as the 'new generation of trampoline. The unique shape and design
brings superior performance and extra safety'. The model is specifically designed for younger children but is suitable for older children too. The shape is specifically
designed to make collisions less likely when more than 1 child is using the trampoline however we do have rules regarding its use which are detailed in the cottage and
we expect all children and their parents to follow these rules. We strongly recommend that all children should be supervised when using the the trampoline and that only
one child at a time use it.
Our Pirate ship has a low foredeck which is ideal for toddlers and crawlers to play on. The upper deck is up a vertical ladder which is designed to prevent younger
children who are unable to climb it from reaching the upper deck which is 1m40 high. However some 2yr olds are more able than others so we do expect parents of
young children to supervise their play on the pirate ship.
Our trampoline is a 3m (10ft) octagonal 'OCTA JUMP' trampoline with a safety net. Described as the 'new generation of trampoline. The unique shape and design
brings superior performance and extra safety'. The model is specifically designed for younger children but is suitable for older children too. The shape is specifically
designed to make collisions less likely when more than 1 child is using the trampoline however we do have rules regarding its use which are detailed in the cottage and
we expect all children and their parents to follow these rules. We strongly recommend that all children should be supervised when using the the trampoline and that only
one child at a time use it.
Our Pirate ship has a low foredeck which is ideal for toddlers and crawlers to play on. The upper deck is up a vertical ladder which is designed to prevent younger
children who are unable to climb it from reaching the upper deck which is 1m40 high. However some 2yr olds are more able than others so we do expect parents of
young children to supervise their play on the pirate ship.
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