| 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
specifically designed to accomodate young children. We have done what we are able to
avoid obvious hazards but also we have to accomodate the needs of all our guests, those
without children as well. No property could be completely free of hazard but you should
be aware of them prior to booking.
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
specifically designed to accomodate young children. We have done what we are able to
avoid obvious hazards but also we have to accomodate the needs of all our guests, those
without children as well. No property could be completely free of hazard but you should
be aware of them prior to booking.
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. We can provide stairgates or barriers for all of our staircases, however in
some cottages a stairgate will only fit as it is designed when used across the bedroom
doorway. At the base and top where it is not possible to fit a stairgate as it is designed the
stairgate can be used as a barrier by securely attaching it to the staircase using an elastic
cord . 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. We can provide stairgates or barriers for all of our staircases, however in
some cottages a stairgate will only fit as it is designed when used across the bedroom
doorway. At the base and top where it is not possible to fit a stairgate as it is designed the
stairgate can be used as a barrier by securely attaching it to the staircase using an elastic
cord . 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 or allowed to climb the small fence onto the field. 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.
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 or allowed to climb the small fence onto the field. 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.
3, DRIVEWAY
Infront of the cottages there is a gravel driveway (between the cottages and garden) Vehicule passage is
restricted to loading / unloading of luggage and full shopping loads or 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.
Infront of the cottages there is a gravel driveway (between the cottages and garden) Vehicule passage is
restricted to loading / unloading of luggage and full shopping loads or 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.
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 conforms to the current french regulations for preventing a child younger than 5 yrs old from
accessing the pool area alone. 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 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.
Our swimming pool is fully enclosed with one access gate which is self closing and has a child proof latch.
The enclosure conforms to the current french regulations for preventing a child younger than 5 yrs old from
accessing the pool area alone. 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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. Children under 6 MUST be supervised by an adult. Children over
6 must be made aware of the rules and their parents must ensure that they follow them.
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. Children under 6 MUST be supervised by an adult. Children over
6 must be made aware of the rules and their parents must ensure that they follow them.
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.