{"id":1432,"date":"2020-07-10T10:26:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T10:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ventonfarm.com\/?page_id=1432"},"modified":"2026-02-21T12:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:57:08","slug":"welcome-sheet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ventonfarm.com\/index.php\/welcome-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1432\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1432-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1432-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1432-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1432-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Higher Venton Farm, Widecombe-in-the-moor<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome Sheet \u2013 Accommodation Guidance 2026<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We would ask you that this Welcome Sheet be read in conjunction with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ventonfarm.com\/index.php\/guest-bond\/\"><strong>Guest Bond<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ventonfarm.com\/index.php\/welcome-sheet\/guest-information\/\"><strong>Guest Information<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ventonfarm.com\/index.php\/welcome-sheet\/late-return-access-emergency-tips\/\"><strong>Late Return &amp; Access Emergency Tips<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We will be operating the farm B &amp; B on a reduced capacity as we open:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Whilst social distancing measures are in place the farmhouse where possible will be limited to our resident guests.<\/li>\n<li>We expect that some of the measures listed below will change as time goes by as all aspects of COVID-19 safety protocols are constantly under review.<\/li>\n<li>The family will follow a policy of no physical contact and maintain social distancing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The \u201cnew normal\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Will be continental style self-service in the dining room \u2013 none the less delicious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Rooms<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>The process for towels, china &amp; bin changes will be marked clearly.<\/li>\n<li>Guest Wi-Fi is now available. To login, find Guest Wi-Fi. This will take you to BT webpage. Click get online.<\/li>\n<li>We will do our best to assist you to dry boots and outer waterproof garments but cannot wash or dry any personal items of clothing.<\/li>\n<li>If you require help with your luggage please leave it by your vehicle and we shall arrange for it to be to be taken to your room. Only suitcases, holdall, and closed bags.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We ask all guests to adhere to check in and out times.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Check in 4.00pm \u2013 5.00pm phone to agree a later time up to 10.00pm no later.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Check out 10.00am.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Evening Meals <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Please ensure you view the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rugglestoneinn.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rugglestone Inn<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoldinnwidecombe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Old Inn<\/a><\/strong> websites for all information regarding menu, pre booking and seating arrangements.\u00a0 <strong>Please note The Old Inn is closed on Sunday nights<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Food Allergies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Ensure we have clear instruction and with prior notice should you have food allergies or dietary preference you wish us to know about. We are far from the shops!<\/li>\n<li>We are a working farm with sheep cattle ponies, farmyard cat &amp; dog, please discuss with us prior to your booking if you are allergic to animal hair\/fur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Cleaning <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>All but essential furnishings will be removed from the guest rooms, we are sorry for this guidance as this will not have the same welcoming charm to our farmhouse.<\/li>\n<li>Every guest bedroom and en-suite will be cleaned before each stay.<\/li>\n<li>For the safety of all of us we will not be offering a daily bedroom cleaning service.<\/li>\n<li>Guests will be provided with hand sanitiser in all our bedrooms for use during your stay and this will be replenished as required.<\/li>\n<li>In the event a guest has symptoms during their stay, they will be asked to return home as soon as possible, if safe to do so. Please read government guidance <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/covid-19-advice-for-accommodation-providers?utm_source=d3ba4abb-5a50-49d2-ba69-c15ffbebc289&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&amp;utm_content=daily.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/strong> and scroll to <strong>\"People staying in accommodation that have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)\".<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Farm<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Please only walk from the car to the house, the farm is active the welfare of our animals is paramount, and we cannot work this safely with visiting guests and ask for your full cooperation here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>We no longer have a card machine on site so ask guests settle in cash or in advance of their stay on BACS.<br \/>\nPlease ensure the correct money is ready. No change given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Deposit<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>We ask for a non-refundable deposit of \u00a345 per room per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Room rate is based on 2 persons sharing per night with continental breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Twin room en-suite \u00a398<\/li>\n<li>Double en-suite \u00a398<\/li>\n<li>Single occupancy in twin and double room \u00a385<\/li>\n<li>Single night supplement \u00a34 per person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Access <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Important - <\/strong>We have low access, steep spiral stairs in this ancient farmhouse, please discuss accessibility with us before booking to ensure your stay with us is safe and comfortable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Important -\u00a0<\/strong>Parking is at the customer's own risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Overseas Guests must check all current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>government guidance<\/strong><\/a> and public transport availability prior to booking. Essential for this rural area.<a id=\"cancellation\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Cancellation policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Should you need to cancel the non-refundable deposit due to covid-19, we will in any event carry forward your deposit paid.<\/li>\n<li>We may have to cancel your holiday in the event of a guest developing symptoms of covid-19 whilst with us, or even through test, track, and trace or simply a member of the family testing positive. We will undertake to re arrange your booking should we ever find ourselves in these unfortunate circumstances. For Government guidance please click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/covid-19-advice-for-accommodation-providers?utm_source=d3ba4abb-5a50-49d2-ba69-c15ffbebc289&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&amp;utm_content=daily.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each booking taken is based on being provisional \u2013 given the above.<\/li>\n<li>Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance or funds should you be required to isolate with us at Hr. Venton Farm. The cost will be at the daily room rate with extra for any requested supplies or services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Social media<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Whilst we strive to ensure your stay will be happy and fulfilling the \u201cnew normal\u201d is going to be very different and we ask for your forbearance and cooperation if you have any questions to bring to our attention.\u00a0 We very much view working together throughout this difficult and challenging period. <strong>Please let us know rather than post on social media<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Guests are required to read the Hr Venton Farm <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ventonfarm.com\/index.php\/welcome-back\/guest-bond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guest Bond<\/a><\/strong> alongside this Welcome Sheet and acknowledge terms when booking to stay with us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Thank you for your support, we look forward to seeing you soon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Yours sincerely<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Margaret &amp; Mike<br \/>\nThe Hicks Family<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Higher Venton Farm, Widecombe-in-the-moor Welcome Sheet \u2013 Accommodation Guidance 2026 We would ask you that this Welcome Sheet be read in conjunction with our\u00a0Guest Bond, Guest Information and Late Return &amp; Access Emergency Tips.&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1432","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Welcome Sheet - Higher Venton Farmhouse Dartmoor Bed and Breakfast<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ventonfarm.com\/index.php\/welcome-sheet\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Welcome Sheet - Higher Venton Farmhouse Dartmoor Bed and Breakfast\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Higher Venton Farm, Widecombe-in-the-moor Welcome Sheet \u2013 Accommodation Guidance 2026 We would ask you that this Welcome Sheet be read in conjunction with our\u00a0Guest Bond, Guest Information and Late Return &amp; Access Emergency Tips.&#046;&#046;&#046;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ventonfarm.com\/index.php\/welcome-sheet\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Higher Venton Farmhouse Dartmoor Bed and Breakfast\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-21T12:57:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/index.php\\\/welcome-sheet\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/index.php\\\/welcome-sheet\\\/\",\"name\":\"Welcome Sheet - Higher Venton Farmhouse Dartmoor Bed and Breakfast\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2020-07-10T10:26:12+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-21T12:57:08+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/index.php\\\/welcome-sheet\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/index.php\\\/welcome-sheet\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/index.php\\\/welcome-sheet\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Welcome Sheet\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ventonfarm.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"Higher Venton Farmhouse Dartmoor Bed and Breakfast\",\"description\":\"Widecombe in the Moor ...... 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