Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in the Lake District National Park

At Lilliput Farm we have three cottages for rent as self-catering holiday accommodation.
We have been awarded 4 stars in the Holiday Accommodation Accreditation Service for excellence in
quality and service.
Dairymaid’s Loft  is situated above the barn under the eaves. It is the largest of the properties, having
one double bedroom with en suite, a twin room and a single room. There is also a sofa-bed in the
living room. There is a large kitchen, a living room, dining room and newly-fitted bathroom. Please
note that, since the entire property is on the first floor, and the stairs are steep, the accommodation is
not suitable for the elderly, the infirm, pets and very young children. 
Shepherd’s Rest is suitable for up to four occupants. There is a double bedroom and a twin room with
bunk-beds. There is a small kitchen and a large living room. There is a shower room with separate
WC. The accommodation is spread over two floors. Pets are allowed, but we request that they are
kept downstairs.
Haymaker’s Den is a one-bedroom cottage at ground floor level. There is also a sofa bed in the living
room which can sleep two people. It has a large living area comprising a kitchen/diner and living
space. There is a ramp leading up to the property, and the large bathroom is fitted so as to be suitable
for wheelchair users and people who use walking aids. We ask that pets are not brought into this
property.
All the properties have: a television, CD player and DVD player. Dairymaid’s Loft and Haymaker’s
Den have Sky Television. Shepherd’s Rest has wi-fi access. Cots can be provided to all properties,
but please note that Dairymaid’s Loft may be unsuitable for toddlers and crawling babies. All
properties have a washing machine, fridge freezer and microwave. Dairymaid’s Loft also has a
dishwasher and a tumble drier.
The cottages share an outside area with swings, a patio and barbecue area. Outdoor furniture is
available in the barn.
All cottages have electric power. None are fitted with gas. Electricity is paid via a meter. You will
receive a £10 worth of electricity at the beginning of your stay with our compliments (£5 for short
breaks). After that, you will need to add money to the meter. Shepherd’s Rest also has a wood-
burning stove. Guests will receive one complimentary basket of wood. Subsequent baskets can be
purchased for £2 each. Please help yourself to wood in the barn and put money in the honesty box.
Cottages can be booked by the week or for short breaks. Short breaks are either Fridays – Mondays
(3 nights) or Mondays to Fridays (4 nights). Discounts are available in the low season (October to
March). Couples staying in Dairymaid’s Loft and Shepherd’s Rest can also get a two-person discount.
Week-long bookings are on a Saturday – Saturday basis. We regret that it is not possible to
accommodate arrivals on Fridays. We ask that guests arrive after 3pm and vacate the property by
10.30 on their departure date, so allow us to clean and prepare the properties for the next guests.
To make a booking, you will need to make a deposit of fifty percent up front. The remainder is payable
one month before your arrival. (If you make a booking less than a month in advance, you must pay
the entire amount up front). If you need to cancel your stay, you will receive a complete refund if you
contact us 30 days in advance of your booking. Cancellations made two weeks in advance will receive
a 60% discount. We regret that we cannot give a discount for cancellations made less than two weeks
in advance.
Border Regulations and Visa Applications
If you wish to come to the United Kingdom, either as a visitor or a student, you may need to apply for
a visa. Visas vary according to your age, the length of your stay and your level of English study.
The following visa types are available:

 A. Child Student
 B. Child Visitor
 C. Adult Student
 D. Student Visitor
 E. Prospective Student

The UK operates a points-based system which will decide whether or not you can apply for a visa.
You need 40 points in order to apply for a visa. You will obtain 30 points if you have confirmation from
the college, university or school that you have been accepted on a course. Your chosen place of
studies must be registered on the UK Border Agency list of sponsors. You can obtain a list by clicking
on the link below.
You will need to earn a further 10 by demonstrating that you cover the cost of your study fees and
living costs. In doing so, you can rest assured that you will avoid financial difficulties while you are
studying.
If you wish to extend your study experience in the UK, you will need to pass a further points-based
assessment to ensure that you have been accepted on another course and that you can afford to pay
the fees and living costs.
To make your UK study experience even richer, you may be eligible for a work and study visa. Getting
a job while you are studying can improve your language skills and enhance your CV by showing that
you are flexible, team-oriented and well-organised. You will also be able to get a reference from your
employer which will help you gain employment in the future. Before accepting a job, you must find out
whether your visa allows you to work in the UK, and the maximum number of hours you can work
each week from the UK Border Agency. Most UK places of study have a career service which will help
you to access job listings, write a CV or application form and prepare for a job interview.
To work in the UK you will need a National Insurance number. This number is used to deduct money
from your earnings to fund benefits for the unemployed, incapacitated and retired. To obtain a national
insurance number, you will need to attend an interview. You can make an appointment for an
interview by calling 0845 600 0643 during usual office hours. You will need to take proof of identity,
proof of your right to work in the UK and written proof of your job offer. You may start work before your
number is issued as long as your employer deducts the appropriate national insurance contributions
from your pay.

1.
Each of the short paragraphs below gives information about the five types of visa A-E. Read each
paragraph and choose which of the five links would contain this information. There is one paragraph
that you do not need.
paragraph i. If you have already completed a course of study in the UK and do not intend to study
further, you can apply for this visa to extend your stay. This visa allows you to work in the UK for a
further 6 months.
paragraph ii. If you are under the age of 17 and wish to study for less than six months, you can apply
for this visa. If you wish to extend your course of study, you may not swap to a student visa while you
are in the UK. You must return to your home country and do so there.
paragraph iii. Students in post-16 education can apply for this visa. This visa is suitable for students
attending courses for over six months. Holders of this visa may be eligible to work in the UK.
paragraph iv. Students over the age of 18 who wish to study for up to six months can apply for this
visa. This visa does not allow students to work in the UK. Students may only extend their visa or
switch to a student visa by returning to their home country.
paragraph v. You can apply for this visa if you are between the ages of 4 and 15 and intend to attend
a full-time, fee-paying independent school for a period of over six months or more. 16 and 17 year
olds may attend part-time, fee-paying establishments.
paragraph vi. If you want to come to the UK before choosing your course of study, you can apply for
this visa. You will need to start your course within 6 months of arrival. You may switch to an adult or
child student visa while in the UK without returning to your home country.

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