Practical guides

Getting in

• Check-in is between 16:00 and 21:00.
• A few days before you arrive we'll email you the code for the key safe, so you can let yourself in even if it gets late.
• Put the key back in the safe when you leave.

The lights on the veranda

There is a remote control indoors for the veranda lights. Use it to switch them on and off; in the evening it sets the mood outside straight away.

What's ready for you

• The beds are made up, with towels and kitchen linen ready.
• A starter pack with toilet paper, a washing-up brush, a dishcloth and firelighters.
• Wood for the stove and the hot tub.

Quiet on the park

The cabin stands on a small park where the cabins sit close together in the woods. Between 22:00 and 08:00 it is quiet there: no music outdoors, and keep your voices down on the terrace and at the hot tub. During the day nobody minds a bit of cheer.

Fancy the hot tub tonight?

Then start in good time. Filling takes about half an hour and heating two to three hours. Have a quick read of the hot tub guide before you begin.

> Please read this first, before you use the hot tub. Below you will find how to fill it, heat it, use the oxygen tablet and what to do afterwards. Please read it all the way through. It prevents damage to the stove and skin complaints for yourself, and keeps the hot tub pleasant for everyone.

Fill the hot tub with fresh tap water and drain it again at the end of your stay. It has no filter, so water that stands for a long time does not stay fresh.
> Only clean tap water goes into the hot tub, plus the oxygen tablets provided for you. No chlorine, no bath oil, no bubble bath and no bath bombs. The tub has no filter, so anything you add stays behind in the water.

Filling

1. Fill the hot tub with clean tap water before you start heating. Use the garden hose on the tap connection in the shed; that gives clean tap water. Never use water from the property's own well: the pump in the garden cupboard is not for the hot tub. Water from a rain barrel or ditch must not go in either.
2. Filling takes about 30 minutes.
3. Make sure the water is well above the stove openings, or the stove will be damaged.
4. Keep the cover on while heating.

Heating

1. Use only the dry wood provided. Extra wood is in the wood store beside the gypsy wagon.
2. Light the fire through the stove hatch and let it build gradually.
3. Never leave the fire unattended.
4. Allow two to three hours to reach 33 to 35 degrees.
5. Stir the water now and then so the temperature is even.

The bubbles and the oxygen tablet

Do use the bubbles, that is what the hot tub is for. As there is no filter, please also do this. The oxygen tablets (NetSpa) are in the shed, next to the garden hose.

• Put one 20 gram oxygen tablet into the water once the hot tub is full and warm, and run the bubbles briefly. That dissolves it quickly and spreads it through the water. The product is chlorine-free, so you can get in as usual.
• Staying several nights? Then use the same water for two days at most. Put the lid on after bathing and add a tablet; after that, drain the water and refill. If the water is cloudy or smells musty, change it sooner.

Buttons and display

The buttons for the bubbles and the light are on the rim of the hot tub, with a display showing the water temperature. So you do not have to guess while heating. From about 33 degrees it is already fine to get in; 33 to 35 degrees is the normal bathing temperature of this hot tub.

Lighting

The hot tub has a light of its own inside the tub, so you can see what you are doing in the water. There is also a separate remote control for the lights around the hot tub, so you are not sitting in the dark in the evening.

After use

1. There is a drain on the side. Open it to empty the tub. The water can simply go onto the garden.
2. Once the tub is empty, run the bubbles for another half a minute. That blows the last water out of the air pipes.
3. Sweep the ash out of the stove into the tin provided.
4. Leave the lid off so the tub dries.

> Never fire the stove without water. That damages it beyond repair.

Use is at your own risk. Margreet BV is not liable for damage to persons or property, for injury through improper use, slipping or overheating, or for damage to the hot tub through incorrect use. Unsure how it works? Get in touch before using it.

Watch the instruction video

Lighting the stove

1. Check that the stove is clean. A thin layer of ash may stay, it helps to get the fire going.
2. Make sure the air intake is fully open.
3. Lay a few small, dry sticks crosswise and put kindling on top.
4. Light the fire with a firelighter. Never use spirits, petrol or other flammable liquids.
5. Let the fire build up calmly and only then add a larger log.
6. Once it burns well you can reduce the air intake a little. Don't close it fully, so the wood keeps burning cleanly.

Adding wood

• Only use the dry firewood meant for the stove.
• Add one or two logs regularly rather than a lot at once.
• Keep the door closed as much as possible and open it slowly, so no smoke enters the room.
• Don't let the stove burn hotter than needed.

Before you go to bed

Don't leave the stove burning with a lot of wood when you go to sleep. Let the fire die down calmly. Never leave the stove unattended while it is burning fully.

Important

> The stove and the glass get very hot. Don't touch them and keep children away.

• Never use the stove as a waste burner. No paper, plastic, packaging or painted wood.
• Don't hang clothes or towels over or right next to the stove.
• Keep the room well ventilated.
• Smoke in the room? Open the air intake, open a window and check the door is properly closed.
• Don't use the stove if you see a fault or damage.

After use

Let the stove cool down completely before clearing the ash. Ash stays hot for a long time. Use only the metal bucket provided.

Using the fire pit

1. Make sure the fire pit is clear of leaves, branches and other flammable material.
2. Put a few dry sticks at the bottom and build a small fire on top with kindling.
3. Use only the firewood provided and add small amounts at a time.
4. Give the fire enough air. A small, well burning fire is nicer and safer than a big one.
5. Keep children away and never leave the fire unattended.
6. Don't throw waste or plastic into the fire.
7. Let the fire burn out completely or douse it with water. Check that no embers remain.

> In strong wind, drought or other conditions where fire is not safe, do not use the fire pit.

What you need

• The cast iron popcorn maker
• Popcorn kernels
• A little oil
• Salt or other seasoning to taste
• A steady, well burning fire

Making popcorn

1. Wait until the fire burns well and there are glowing embers. Don't put the maker into a big flame.
2. Open it and add a small splash of oil.
3. Add a layer of kernels. Not too many, they need room to pop.
4. Close it properly.
5. Hold it over the fire and move it back and forth regularly, so the popcorn doesn't burn.
6. After a while the kernels start popping. Keep moving it calmly.
7. When the time between pops grows, take it off the fire.
8. Open carefully, hot steam may escape.
9. Tip the popcorn into a bowl, add some salt and enjoy.

> The popcorn maker and its handle get very hot. Never grab the hot part with bare hands and let it cool down completely before cleaning.

How to go about it

1. Choose firm, level ground and use the chopping block provided.
2. Stand the log upright and stable on the block.
3. Make sure there is enough space around you and keep others at a distance.
4. Check the axe: the handle must be firmly attached and the blade undamaged.
5. Hold the handle firmly with both hands and aim at the centre of the log.
6. Start calmly. The aim is to split the wood, not to hit as hard as possible.
7. Never turn or move a log while the axe is stuck in it.
8. Is a log too big or too hard? Don't force it, pick a smaller piece.
9. Stack split wood neatly so it stays dry.

Safety first

• Wear sturdy shoes and preferably safety glasses.
• Keep hands and feet out of reach of the axe.
• Never chop with someone standing right next to you.
• Only use the axe when you are fit and focused.
• Store the axe safely and dry after use.

Working calmly and with control is far more effective than hitting hard.

Lighting it

1. Open the bottom vent and the top vent fully.
2. Put charcoal in the firebox, up to just below the rim of the fire ring. You do not need more.
3. Light it with two or three firelighters. Never use lighter fluid or spirit: the ceramic absorbs the smell.
4. Leave the lid open for about ten minutes until the coals are glowing well. Then close it.

Controlling the temperature

The bottom vent and the top vent control the heat. More open is hotter, more closed is cooler. Adjust in small steps and wait a few minutes each time, as the kamado responds slowly. The thermometer in the lid shows the temperature.

• around 120 °C: slow cooking
• 180 to 220 °C: ordinary grilling
• above 250 °C: searing or pizza

> Always lift the lid a little first and wait a few seconds before opening it fully. That lets air in gradually and prevents a flare-up.

Putting it out

Close the bottom vent and the top vent completely. Without air the fire goes out on its own. Never use water: it can crack the hot ceramic.

Cleaning after use

• Brush the grill clean while it is still warm.
• Let the kamado cool down completely; that takes a few hours.
• Remove the ash through the bottom vent the next day. Once it is completely cold, it can go in the grey bin.
• Do not get the inside wet and do not use soap.
• Fold in the side tables and close the lid.

1. Turn the dial to Fan oven: the symbol with just a fan. Do not choose a setting with waves (≈); that is the microwave, and it makes the rolls chewy.
2. Set a time with +, for example 20 minutes, and press Start. The oven will not start without a time. When the time is up it switches itself off.
3. Check the temperature on the display and adjust it with – and + if needed, usually to 180 to 200 °C. If the packaging gives a temperature for conventional heat, take 20 °C off.
4. Let the oven preheat for about 10 minutes. Then put the rolls on the rack or baking tray and bake them for 6 to 10 minutes.
5. Not ready when the time is up? Set a new time with + and press Start.
6. Turn the dial back to off when you are done.

Switching on and connecting

1. Press and hold the power button until the speaker switches on.
2. Press and hold the Bluetooth button until the light slowly pulses blue.
3. On your phone, choose EMBERTON III under Bluetooth.

Two phones can be connected at the same time. For a second phone, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Controls

Use the knob on top to control the music:

• press once: play or pause
• push left or right: previous or next track
• push up or down: volume up or down

Switching off and charging

Press and hold the power button to switch it off. If the battery is nearly empty, charge it with the USB-C cable next to it.

> Please switch the speaker off after use and put it back in the living room, so the next guest can enjoy it too.

Green: fruit, vegetables and garden waste

Peelings and leftovers from vegetables, fruit and potatoes, food scraps including fish and meat. Also eggshells, nutshells, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, spent flowers and house plants, and whatever you tidy up in the garden.

Not in here: vacuum cleaner bags, ash from the stove, hair, thick branches and potting soil.

Orange: plastic, metal and drink cartons

Plastic bottles, flacons, cups, tubs, pots, bags and film. Cans and tins, metal lids and aluminium trays. And cartons for milk, juice and yoghurt.

Empty is enough, no need to rinse. Caps can stay on.

Grey: whatever is left

Anything that does not belong in the green or orange bin. Think of ash from the wood stove once it is completely cold, vacuum cleaner bags and broken crockery.

> Please do not put the bins out by the road yourself. We make sure they are outside on the right day.

Just before you go

• Strip the beds and leave the used bedding on the bed.
• Put used towels in the laundry basket.
• Set the thermostat to 12 degrees.
• Turn off all the lights.
• Let the fire go out completely and check that no embers remain anywhere.
• Check that all windows and doors are properly closed.
• Lock the cabin and put the key back in the key safe.

Check-out is between 08:00 and 11:00.

Thank you for leaving the cabin tidy. We hope you enjoyed the quiet, the nature and of course the hot tub. Safe journey home and hopefully see you again.