What is Where in the House?

Apart from all the things that have their own pages on the website (e.g. Bikes, Washing Machine, Nespresso etc) there is a lot of other stuff, yet it is a big house with many cupboards and drawers. So, here is a list of the other stuff that you may be interested in, and where to find it.

Thing for Daily Life and Day-Trips

2xLarge Ruck-sacks First large wardrobe in ground floor hallway
2xSmall Ruck-sacks Side entrance
Shopping Bags Side entrance
1xSmall Cooler bag Side entrance
3xExercise & Yoga mats First large wardrobe in ground floor hallway
Beach towels (for sun loungers) Second large wardrobe in ground floor hallway
Throws (for the evening, when it gets cooler) Second large wardrobe in ground floor hallway
Sun cream Side entrance
Insect repellent / Bite Cream Side entrance
Hand sanitizer Side entrance
Maps of the area Sideboard in ground floor hallway

Stuff for Around the House

Needle & thread Sideboard in ground floor hallway, inside draw
Stationery (paper, pens etc) Cupboard in living room, where the DVDs are
Scissors Always looking for scissors, 2x hanging on door to the fridge in the kitchen
Shoe polish Sideboard in ground floor hallway, inside draw
Batteries Sideboard in ground floor hallway, inside draw
Light bulbs Blue cupboard closest to the windows
Extension cables Blue cupboard closest to the windows
UK Power adapters Blue cupboard closest to the windows
Toilet paper & tissue boxes Bottom drawer in main bathroom
Hoover & accessories Washroom, accessories in the sideboard
House ladders and steps 1st floor rear hallway, hidden to the left of the big wooden wardrobe – useful in case fire alarm goes off due to lack of battery
Plunger Washroom. This is useful for the main bathroom shower which sometimes needs unblocking
1x Small heater There is a small portable heater, usually in the washroom or in the white cupboard in the atelier.
5-6x Fans There are a number of standing fans and desk fans for use on hot days. See “Living with Heat“. One or two can be found in each bedroom / attic – also look in wardrobes.

Animal Control

The house is in the country and the animals we live with were here first. The main things you may experience in the house are the odd mouse and ants.

Mouse traps Side entrance. Use chocolate.
Ants spray Side entrance. They do get in everywhere, especially doors.
Mosquito repellent & candles Side entrance. Please feel free to add to the collection.
Dog-poop bags Side entrance. Occasionally dogs from the village will help themselves.
Fly-swot tennis racket In the desk on the left side of the main house door.