Cape Bear Sentinel

Rules of procedure

Dear Guests,

We are delighted to welcome you to the Bed & Breakfast “La Sentinelle du cap Bear “.

Rules and regulations may seem restrictive, but they are necessary if everyone is to enjoy their stay to the full.

First of all, we’ll be happy to talk to you about possible walks or hikes, cultural visits, the most beautiful villages to see, activities to enjoy… We’ll be happy to recommend wineries to visit, restaurants…

The Cape Bear Sentinel is not a public area, so you can’t invite guests or host parties.

We only welcome teenagers over the age of 12, to ensure peace and quiet for all guests, and stress that the property is not suitable for younger children.

Pets are not allowed.

Welcome and departure :

In order to be able to welcome you in the best conditions, your reception will take place between 4pm and 8pm. late arrivals must be arranged in advance.

On the last day of your stay, departures must be no later than 11am.

Breakfast :

Breakfast is served on the 2nd floor terraces facing the sea and the pool between 8 and 10 am. On request, they can be served a little earlier. We invite you to let us know the day before if, in addition to the traditional breakfast formula, you would like a sweet or savory option, such as eggs, to preserve the freshness of the food and avoid wastage.

Les Espaces :

La Sentinelle du Cap Bear is designed to let you take full advantage of the wonderful light, the magnificent sea views and the calm of the surroundings.

You have access to the large lounge on the 2nd floor (overlooking Cape Bear, the sea and the Fanal redoubt) at any time of day for reading or relaxing, provided you respect the quiet and the absence of noise pollution, particularly between 10 pm and 8 am.

The large, south-facing pool terrace with its deckchairs and sofas is also accessible 24 hours a day, subject to the rules of communal living.

The entire house is non-smoking, except in areas expressly designated and clearly marked as such.

 We’re in an area at high risk of fire, so please dispose of your cigarette butts in the water ashtrays provided, and don’t smoke outside the outdoor areas we’ve set aside for you. It’s dangerous to dispose of cigarette butts anywhere other than in an ashtray filled with water.

The house has Wifi. Illegal downloading and access to sites that are subject to criminal sanctions are strictly forbidden and may result in prosecution.

We ask our guests to dress decently at all times, and to be dressed and shod when using the indoor common areas.

Equipment :

We’ve set up a small gym on the ground floor, complete with exercise bike, bench press bar and weights, mat and punching bag. These facilities are freely accessible, under the personal responsibility of each individual. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have no medical contraindications and that the equipment used is suitable for you : we cannot be held responsible for accidents.

The swimming pool is reserved for guests of the 4-person unit. For administrative reasons, it cannot be shared with studio guests.

Diving, drinking and eating are not permitted in the pool.

For hygienic reasons, please shower before entering the pool.

The pool is unsupervised; everyone is responsible for their own safety, and parents must supervise under-age teenagers.

Use of the kitchen on the 2nd floor is not permitted.

Rooms :

All non-smoking rooms are equipped with air conditioning and TV. We’re counting on you to keep the volume down in general, and after 10pm in particular.

The studio is equipped with a kitchenette, fridge and crockery. We count on you to leave the dishes clean at the end of your stay).

It also features a kettle and Nespresso coffee machine.

The 4-person unit comprises two separate bedrooms, a shared bathroom and separate toilet, with free access to the kettle and Nespresso coffee machine in the small lounge on the1st floor. This unit has a large balcony facing the sea.

We provide housekeeping services and change sheets and towels each time you check in.

For stays of more than 3 nights and to guarantee your privacy, we offer an interim cleaning service as well as a change of towels and bed linen.

Customers undertake to return the rooms in perfect condition at the end of their stay, to declare and pay for any damage for which they may be responsible, and to report any technical malfunction.

You will be given a set of keys (entrance, room). If you lose one, you will be charged 15 euros plus VAT.

The future, the planet :

We are sensitive to nature and to the future of our planet, and wish to contribute to the protection of the environment by minimizing the footprint of our facilities.

Simple gestures can go a long way, so we’re counting on your help to

  • Avoid leaving lights on unnecessarily,
  • Do not leave the water running and moderate the flow when showering.
  • Avoid using all the towels provided if you don’t really need them
  • Use the air conditioning sensibly at night and turn it off during the day.

We hope you enjoy your stay at the Cap Bear Riverkeeper : welcome aboard J !

Marie & Marc