Information for Families in Melton Guest House

Welcome
We have put this page together to answer most of the most regular questions!  Please ask us if there is anything you are unsure about – we are here to help!

How to find us
If you require assistance, the best way to contact us is via the “Families in York” WhatsApp group.

You can also ring: Melton Guest House phone:  +44 7425 337709   or   College Emergency Number: +44 7702596819

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Mealtimes
Please let us know, by the end of breakfast, if you will not be with us for dinner.

Please ensure we are aware of any food allergies!

Also, please let us know if there is any food your child really likes - or really hates!  

Fire
In case of fire, please evacuate the building. The assembly point is in the Car Park. The Guest House has a modern and very sensitive fire detection system. Please be careful creating steam/water vapour in bedrooms, for example, using haircare products.

Garden
You have access to the Garden through the conservatory.

Wi-Fi 
There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Network Name: Melton College-York   Password: Melton2015

Security
Our car park, common areas and garden are covered by CCTV. Please ensure the front door (and, when closed, the outer front door) are shut and locked.

Smoking & E cigarettes
There is no smoking or e cigarettes use allowed anywhere inside the Guest House.  

Keys
Your keys include a front door key and room key, which also opens the inner, front door. Some rooms automatically lock, so please ensure you carry your key with you!

Room refresh
Your room will get a simple, daily, re-fresh. Towels and sheets are replaced weekly. If you want fresh towels within the week or if your child needs fresh sheets, please let us know.  There is no need for you to wash either sheets or towels. We can also provide additional plastic bags for your bin.

Laundry
The laundry is open daily from 0800-2000 and is accessible via the black door to the right of the bridge as you walk towards the College

Tap water 
The tap water is safe to drink

Hot Drinks 
The coffee machine is only available at breakfast time. You may help yourself to instant coffee and tea and are welcome to take mugs back to your room. The water heater in the Guest Sitting Room is always on.

Restaurants in York
York has many fine restaurants, and many are quite reasonably priced!  Here is a small selection, starting with three fine dining options!

Melton’s              https://meltonsrestaurant.co.uk/
Roots                    https://www.rootsyork.com/
Skosh                    https://www.skoshyork.co.uk/
The Chopping Block         https://www.thechoppingblock.co.uk/
Delrio’s                 https://www.delriosrestaurant.com/
Red Chilli              http://redchillirestaurant.co.uk/
Kalpakavadi        https://kalpakavadi.co.uk/

Contact

Ensure that we can contact you at all times in case of an emergency.  Please ensure that the office has your mobile phone number and ensure that when you are not in the College you carry it with you!