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🦆 Duck Lodge B&B Welcome Guide

 

Written by Keith Gough, Founder of Duck Lodge.

 

We hope you enjoy your stay! If this guide does not cover something you need, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Duck Lodge is a boutique log cabin in the South Downs, set in a tranquil garden with eclectic furnishings and modern comforts:

☕ Nespresso coffee machine • 📺 Sky TV & Netflix • 🎵 Sonos sound system • 🌿 Private patio • 🍸 Honesty Bar

🛁 Exclusive hot tub (8-seater, Suggested 2 hrs daily, 4–9 pm, 25m from lodge).

 

🚭 Non-Smoking Policy

         Duck Lodge is smoke & vape free. Guests wishing to smoke are asked to do so off-site and outside the property grounds.

 

🗺️ Directions

         From Gatwick / A23 Southbound

• Exit A23 towards A273 Hassocks.

• At T-junction turn right, continue to The Plough Pub (on left).

• Immediately left into Church Lane → crossroads at the Church → turn right into School Lane.

• We are the 4th house on the right.

 

         From Brighton / A23 Northbound

• Take slip road towards A273 Hassocks.

• Go under flyover, take second left after BP/M&S garage.

• Drive up School Lane – we are the 3rd house on the left.

📍 Look for the Duck Lodge swing sign and large carriage lamp.

 

🚗 What Three Words

• //potato.passage.laughs

 

🚗 Parking & EV Charging

• Please reverse park on the drive close to the fence (passenger exits first).

• Align your car front with the front post to allow space for our vehicle.

• EV charging available: £10 for 6 hrs (23:30–05:30, Type 2 connector).

 

🕓 Check-in / Check-out

• Check-in: 4:00 pm

• Check-out: 11:00 am

         Early / Late options: Available depending on day, confirmed 2 days before arrival. Rates listed under Pre-Order Extras.

 

🌡️ Heating

• Winter: 22°C (07:00–22:00) • 19°C (22:00–07:00)

• Summer: system maintains same comfort levels automatically.

 

📶 Wi-Fi

• WiFi Name: Duck Lodge B&B

• Password: ducklodge123

 

📺 Sky TV & Netflix

• Lounge TV – use white remote.

• Bedroom TV – mirror of lounge screen, controlled with LG remote (power & volume only).

• Sky Navigation: Press Green button → Planner → All → Enter.

• Netflix: Green Home button → Netflix → Duck Lodge account.

• Age-restricted PIN: available on request.

 

🥐 Breakfast (07:30–10:00)

         Served to your lodge or patio at your chosen time. Includes:

• Fresh ground coffee, cafetiere, Nespresso pods

• Fresh orange juice, teas

• Croissants, baguette, cheese, ham

• Melon & pineapple, cereals, preserves

• Yogurt with or without granola

 

☕ Nespresso Machine

• Fill water reservoir (use bathroom tap – drinking water).

• Press power button (back right).

• Select cup size via illuminated buttons on top.

 

🛁 Towels & Bathroom

• Towels provided (replacements on request).

• WC: Only toilet paper & human waste may be flushed. All else (wipes, sanitary products, nappies, etc.) → bin provided. Sanitary bags under sink.

 

🛁 Hot Tub Guidelines

         Located on the main patio. Available daily 4–9 pm (2 hrs use).

• Heated to 40°C – limit stay to max 2 hrs.

• Do not use with infections, wounds, pregnancy, or health conditions without medical advice.

• Avoid alcohol, medication, heavy meals, or exercise before use.

• Shower before use; tie long hair; remove makeup.

• Plastic glasses only (provided).

• Do not sit on the lid – store cover carefully.

• Keep noise low, vacate by 21:00.

• Misuse may result in withdrawal of access (no refund) or £50 cleaning charge.

• In case of allergic reaction: leave, shower, call 07966 292601.

 

🍸 Honesty Bar (Duck Store)

• Gin & Tonic £3

• Pink Gin & Tonic £3

• Red/White/Rosé Wine £15

• Corona / Desperado £4

• Coke £2

💳 Pay cash or settle by card at checkout. Guests may also use fridge for personal items.

 

🦆 Duck Store

• Microwave, iron, ironing board (cover under bed).

• Space for excess luggage.

 

🎵 Sound System (Alexa)

         Sample commands:

• “Alexa, play Radio 1”

• “Alexa, play Classic FM”

• “Alexa, set alarm for 8am”

• “Alexa, tell me a joke”

 

🍽️ Local Restaurants & Pubs

• The Ginger Fox – fine dining (Hassocks, 2.5 mi, 01273 857888)

• The Fig Tree – Michelin star (Hassocks, 2.4 mi, 01273 832183)

• The Friars Oak – Vintage Inn, good food (Hassocks, 2.4 mi, 01273 847801)

• The Plough – local pub, great pub food (Pyecombe, 0.2 mi, 01273 842796)

• The Bull – award-winning, lively atmosphere (Ditchling, 2.6 mi, 01273 843147)

• The Royal Oak – country pub, 1 hr walk (Fulking, 2 mi, 01273 857389)

• The Shepherd and Dog – real ale pub at base of Downs (Poynings, 3 mi, 01273 857382)

• The Half Moon – pub with garden, en route to Lewes (Plumpton, 4.4 mi, 01273 890253)

 

🍴 Takeaways

• Naasta – Indian Street Food (Burgess Hill, 4 mi, 01444 473747, delivery £5)

• Wild Mango – Indian (Burgess Hill, 4 mi, 01444 246627, delivery £5)

• Lemongrass – Thai (Burgess Hill, 4 mi, 01444 871410, delivery £5)

• New Great Wall – Chinese (Hurstpierpoint, 2.4 mi, 01273 831999, delivery £5)

• The Plough – International (Pyecombe, 0.2 mi, 01273 842796, collection only)

• Hassocks Kebab – Turkish (Hassocks, 2.4 mi, 01273 843888, free delivery)

• Domino’s Pizza – Italian (Patcham, 3.2 mi, 01273 556001, free delivery)

 

📞 Help & Assistance

         If you need anything at all:
📱 Call Keith on 07966 292601 or knock on the patio door.
I’m happy to recommend walks, pubs, and hidden gems in Pyecombe & Brighton.

✅ We hope you enjoy your stay at Duck Lodge B&B!​​​​​​​​

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