We hope the following information will help you plan your stay at Ducky Bird Island. Please also see our House Rules.
Address: This can be found within your booking once you have secured your holiday.
BBQ: Gas BBQ for year round use, with fuel supplied.
Bed Linen and Towels: Duvets and pillows (hypo allergenic), bed linen, cot mattress, robes, towels, and poncho towels for use with the hot tub are provided. Please bring suitable footwear for going to and from the hot tub.
CCTV: CCTV covers both jetties (on the mainland and the island).
Check In Details: This information can be accessed within your booking 4 weeks before your stay. Check in time - 3pm. Check out time - 10am.
Coffee Machines: Nescafe Dolce Gusto pods coffee machine, no pods provided. 2 cafetieres.
Cots: 1 travel cot available on request. This is for infants aged 2 years and under. You will need to bring your own cot linen.
Decorations: Please be respectful if you wish to decorate the property for a special occasion. Guests must not bring balloons with glitter into the property or garden and must not stick anything to walls, fixtures or furnishings.
Departure: Please see When You Leave Your Group Stays Holiday House.
Directions: These can be found within your booking information after you have secured your holiday.
Dogs: 2 dogs welcome (small charge per pet). Please ensure you have read our Group Stays Dog Rules before planning to bring your pet.
Electric Vehicle Charging: There are no EV charging points at this property. Due to insurance restrictions guests will not be able to use cables or extension leads from the domestic power supply to charge vehicles (see Electric Vehicle Charging at Holiday Homes). Please use this ZapMap to find the nearest charging points.
Essentials: Enough crockery and cutlery for a dinner party, glasses (wine glasses, champagne flutes, tumblers, shot glasses).
Initial supplies* of the following: at least 2 toilet rolls per toilet, salt and pepper, tea, coffee, sugar, washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, tea towels, dish cloth, scourer sponge, oven gloves, kitchen roll, tin foil, cling film, bin bags, laundry pods, hand soap.
Luxury toiletries provided (hand wash, hand cream, shampoo/body wash, conditioner). Hairdryers in all bedrooms. Iron and ironing board.
*These items are not necessarily provided for the whole of your stay - you may need to buy more.
Features: Your own private island! Hot tub, games room/living room, outdoor table tennis, outdoor kitchen, bar, 2 small motorboats.
Food Deliveries: Tesco, Sainsburys, Ocado, Morrisons and COOK will deliver to this property. Deliveries are made to the mainland only and must be arranged for 11-12 on check in day. The owners will then collect and put your groceries in the house for you. There is a charge of £7 per person for this. We recommend that you put your name and mobile number on the delivery information.
Games Room/Living Room: Pool table, table football, X-box.
Garden: Large wrap around garden with outdoor kitchen, bar, roof terrace, pizza oven, hammocks and loungers.
The garden is not fully fenced so children and dogs must be supervised at all times. Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Guests: This property sleeps 16 guests in 8 bedrooms. 6 more guests can be accommodated in the Dorm Room (Bedroom 5) at an extra charge per person. For more details please see the Floor Plans.
There are 4 dining tables in the dining room to seat all guests.
Highchairs: 2 available on request.
Hot Tub: This is on the terrace and seats 6.
Kitchen/Utility:
Main kitchen: 4 oven electric AGA, 2 ring electric hob, built-in electric oven, 2 x fridge-freezers, 2 x dishwashers, microwave, 2 x Ninja Air-fryers.
Second Kitchen/utility: Electric oven, 4 ring electric hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine.
Additional drinks fridges in the outdoor kitchen and bar.
Motorboats: 2 motorboats are provided for access to and from the island. These both seat 5 including the driver. The driver must be aged 25+ and hold a valid driving (car) licence. Drivers must arrive at 3pm for a safety briefing and instruction.
Music: Portable BlueTooth speakers, portable. Note that, as per our Terms and Conditions, no additional amplification equipment can be brought to this property.
Outdoor Kitchen: This has a gas bbq, two drinks fridges and a sink.
Parking: There is a car park on the mainland with room for 10-12 vehicles.
Pizza Oven: Electric pizza oven for use year round with fuel provided.
Rooms: 8 bedrooms (1 ensuite), 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, kitchen, dining room, living room/games room, second kitchen/utility, bar.
Room Configurations: Please see Rooms.
Stairgates: There are no stairgates at this property.
TVs: Smart TVs in the living room and Bedroom 5 (Dorm Room) with connection to streaming sites using guests own passwords. In dorm room
Wifi: Broadband.
Wood-burner: There is a wood-burner in the living room/games room for use from 1st Nov – 30th April. Logs and kindling are provided.
Please note that the following applies as per our Terms and Conditions and House Rules: No noise after 10pm - no smoking or vaping – no candles, open flames, disposable barbecues, fireworks, lanterns or drones – personal electrical items must not be left charging unattended nor devices left plugged in whilst away from the property - appliances such as washing machines and cooking equipment should not be left running whilst away from the property – electrical items must only be used according to manufacturer’s instructions – personal extension leads and adapter blocks should not be used