Tips and Hints for getting ready
This is a guide for the first timers to Currigee and contains a list of items or tipswhen visiting for the weekend which perhaps people would not think of.
Food - try to freeze as much produce as possible such as meats or pre-prepared meals.
As there are no shops on the island what comes with you will have to suffice so meal planning is a good idea - my only other advice would be to keep it simple. A long day at the beach followed by a shower, cold drink and a home cooked meal is to most people their idea of heaven.
You will find some household supplies in the kitchen cupboard; however, this is only occasionally re-stocked, so best to plan to bring things like garbage bags, washing up detergent, matches, tea towels and alfoil, etc.
Ice is always useful for the eskys you will find at the house.
Never leave home without aerogard or similar, including coils for night time.
Never leave home without sunscreen, hats, sun shirts etc.
The fewer clothes the better - it is amazing how little you actually need often during the day - a sarong, towel and bathers are all that is required.
Linen - check out the details on The Folly for sleeping arrangements.
A torch (which you will find in the kitchen cupboard) can always be handy if you like to go exploring at night or simply to locate the track home after a lovely moonlit walk on the beach.
Shoes - if you have sensitive feet used to being encased in Ferregamo's during the week, then a pair of shoes you are happy to get wet and sandy is a must.
The tap water is tank water and we find it lovely to drink, so unless you are particularly fond of bottled water you can leave it behind.
Our library on the island is an ever-growing one so you can be guaranteed of finding something which takes your fancy - alternatively bring your own and we always welcome new additions to the island library.
There is a CD player so bring your discs.
IN SUMMARY IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT DON'T WORRY - YOU'LL SURVIVE
A Cleaning Guide
When you leave we appreciate your assistance in leaving The Folly ready for its next guests.1. Clean out of fridge - remember the freezer please - leaving bait for the next guest can lead to a very full freezer so feed the fish before you leave. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE FRIDGE IS TURNED OFF AND THE DOORS LEFT OPEN. THERE SHOULD BE NO NEED TO ALTER THE SETTINGS
2. There are brooms and dust pan and brushes for the floors
3. The mop and other cleaning implements are located in the cupboard under the stair. A quick once over of the floor is appreciated.
4. The bathrooms should also be cleaned.
5. The pantry - please ensure that no food products are left out - they should be stored in sealed containers at all times.
6. Obviously all cutlery and crockery should be left clean
7. Please ensure that all lights and power switches are turned off (including the dishwasher)
8. Gas needs to be turned off
9. The outside wheelie bin should be put just outside the front gate, and be left closed
