
Health & Safety Proceduresfor Pool Use
As a valued guest visiting from one of our sister hotels, your safety is our utmost priority. Please familiarise yourself with the health and safety procedures we have in place for the use of our indoor and seasonal outdoor pool.
Our pools are not attended by lifeguards, so please take care to observe these guidelines:
- Never swim after a heavy meal or after consuming alcohol
- If you are swimming alone, it is your duty to inform a member of staff
- Be especially careful if you have a medical condition such as epilepsy, asthma, diabetes or heart problems
- Members must ensure that their children are always DIRECTLY supervised while using the pool
- All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by an adult around the pool.
- All children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult in the water at all times
- No more than two children per adult - Adult to child ratio: Children aged 4 and over; 1 adult to 2 children. Children under 4; 1 adult to 1 child
- Infants are required to wear swimwear or swim nappies
- If you see someone in trouble, please alert the health club staff
- Beach balls, air beds, flippers and snorkels are not allowed in the pool
- No diving or running in and around the pool. Clothing must be left in the changing rooms
The proprietor will accept no responsibility in respect of the death or injury sustained by hotel guests or their children or invitees, or any loss or damage to their property.
Contact us
If you need further information, please call our friendly team at Barnstaple Leisure Club on 01271 341602 or email club@barnstaplehotel.co.uk.