Private hire with sole use of the pool for 1 hour and all of the equipment, for up to 6 people, including spectators. This is an adults only session. Maximum capacity of 8, at £5 each per additional person. You can purchase these on the website. Beautiful setting, just outside of Okeford Fitzpaine, 3 miles from Sturminster Newton. Completely private setting. The pool itself is 11.5mtrs x 5.5 mtrs and 1.2mtrs at the shallow end x 2.1 mtrs at the deep end. There are plenty of floats to choose from, aswell as toys and sinkers to play with. The pool is heated to 29 deg C and the air is lovely and warm. There are two changing tents for privacy, 1 large and 1 small with a toilet that is accessed via the building next to the pool house. Please note that we do not have showering facilities. Once booked, you will receive an email confirmation and details of the address and how to access the pool.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Terms and Conditions
Hire Agreement
We require all names of persons attending
Strictly no dogs onsite - that includes leaving dogs unattended in cars
Strictly no more than 2 vehicles per session
Any damages to the property, including but not limited to the pool house, pool, toilet or equipment will be payable immediately. Any loss of equipment will be payable immediately.
Private hire of the facilities is for use by 2 to 6 people. Additional people up to a maximum of 8 must be paid for prior to booking. A minimum of 2 people must be present at all times.
The hirer upon signing this agreement confirms to have fully read the terms and conditions of private hire, including the emergency action plan and pool rules and to be responsible for ensuring all users that attend the pool are made aware of them and abide by the pool rules at all times. We reserve the right to ask any users disobeying these rules to immediately leave the facility.
Facilities: The swimming pool in the timber and brick building and patio area outside of the pool. The toilet in the separate building next to the pool house. The gravel parking area for a maximum of 3 vehicles. Swimming with Natalie does not provide supervision of users at the facility, but the hirer must ensure the supervisor’s requirements specified are complied with.
Hirer - The hirer of the facilities, whose name is specified below, must be aged 18 years or above and whom is recognised as the responsible person that must provide all of their contact details as requested below. The hirer agrees to fully abide by:
Each and all of the conditions of the agreement.
And to ensure all use of the facilities is in accordance with pool rules.
The hirer, who acknowledges to be expressly responsible for conduct of all users attending the facilities during a session.
User/users- any person attending the facilities as the hirer and or member of the hirers party, whether to enter the water of the swimming pool and or to supervise from the pool side or otherwise. All users when attending the facility must abide to these conditions and the pool rules without exception.
Session - The prescribed period of time for private hire of the facilities, under this agreement. Each session is for 1 hour in total inclusive of all eventualities. Should the hirer fail to sign this agreement, then access and use of the facility will be revoked. However, should the hirer still be granted access/use of the facilities then it is by virtue they accept to be immediately on entering bound by all of these conditions and pool rules.
Pool rules - The specific rules for use of the swimming pool, as enclosed and that forms part of the agreement. The hirer agrees to adhere to all of these rules, which may be updated from time to time. The rules become effective when agreeing to this agreement and remain in force at the time of the booked session. Users are to ensure they have reviewed the specific rules effective for each session for the safety of themselves and others.
Booking Policy
If you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, this must be done with a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to the booking day and time. Any cancellations made within the 24 hours will not be refunded. Please note, that although we are not obliged to, we will try to move your booking to another day and time, should you request this.
An admin fee of £5 will apply to any refunds requested within the correct notification period.
If we need to cancel your booking for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
Pool Rules, Code of Conduct, Usage Disclaimer & EAP
Swimming with Natalie Pool Rules
There will be no unauthorised admittance to the pool. Natalie Perrett and pool owners reserve the right to refuse entry to users and request immediate evacuation from the pool should these rules not be adhered to.
All persons visiting the pool must park in one of the allocated car parking spaces.
Please stick to the speed limit of 5mph. We ask that you are careful and considerate when driving your vehicle, as there are dogs, horses and children on the property.
Visitors must ensure that they walk directly to the pool house. There is no admittance to any other part of the property. Access to all other areas is strictly prohibited. Any persons seen to be breaking these rules, will be asked to leave immediately.
Children must be accompanied at all times and not left unattended - this includes walking to and from the pool house and when using the toilet.
All persons visiting the pool must ensure that they understand the property houses a working horse yard. No person or child is allowed to be in close proximity to the horses at any time.
Dogs are not allowed on the property at any time.
For the safety of all swimmers, it is essential that sensible, responsible behaviour is demonstrated at all times and these pool rules are complied with. Such behaviour that will not be tolerated is as follows:
Pushing/shoving/boisterous behaviour
Running, jumping, diving, bombing or other dangerous activities
Foul language, Verbal or physical abuse towards other users and the Instructor
Swimmers must read and understand all safety rules before entering the pool.
The Hirer will ensure that the pool rules are being adhered to at all times.
Any spectators must be seated on the chairs provided.
Pool users must not interfere with the pool cover or the key that operates it.
There will be a maximum of six swimmers allowed in the pool at any one time. An additional 2 users to a maximum of 8 swimmers may be permitted with prior agreement.
No food or drink to be consumed inside the pool house and no glass.
Outdoor footwear to be removed upon entry of the pool house.
Any verrucas must be covered with a sock and suitably treated.
Jewellery must be removed.
Do not enter the water with a chest infection, ear infection, severe cold or open wounds.
Swimmers must wait a period of 48 hours after any vomiting or diarrhoea before they enter the pool.
Access to the plant room is strictly prohibited and will be locked at all times.
The pool cover will be removed and replaced before and after sessions and when the pool building has been vacated by all users.
The Hirer will initiate EAP in the event of an emergency.
Disclaimer
All visitors enter the yard at their own risk. No responsibility will be taken for any accident or injury to any persons or vehicles whilst on the property by The owners or Natalie Perrett.
Neither The owners of Garlands Farm nor Natalie Perrett and associated teachers accepts liability for any illness or injury resulting from overexertion or exacerbation of any medical conditions caused by the use of the Swimming Pool facilities. The hirer MUST provide adequate supervision during use of the facility. Natalie Perrett nor The owners of Garlands Farm provide such supervision during your use of the facility. It is the hirers responsibility to ensure the safety of swimmers at all times.
Upon reading these terms and signing the hire agreement, you are accepting and agreeing to abide by the code of conduct and pool rules.
The Emergency Action Plan will be emailed to you once your booking is confirmed.