St. Coombs Farmhouse

Access Statement

Pre-Arrival
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station.
Berwick upon Tweed Station is 8 miles away
State whether an accessible taxi service is available.
Taxis can be booked by telephone; 01289 303050, by text 07734 566777 or online at www.westendcabs.co.uk
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus stop from property, route no.
The nearest bus stop is on Holy Island, coaches car park, schedules and days to check on www.lindisfarne.org.uk/general/busspring1703.htm
Do you offer a collection service?
No we do not offer this service
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/cobbles/ uneven.
The grounds are gravelled, flagged and are flat.
State whether you have information about local services for disabled
people e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
The property is not suitable for disabled.
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Depending on the tide times, Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys deliver to the island.

Parking
State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of spaces available and distance to the property entrance.
There is private, off road parking for two cars
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance e.g. level/stepped, firm/uneven, tarmac/gravel.
The grounds are gravelled, flagged and are flat. There is a double step to the front door.
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance.
There is a street light and an outside light from the property that gets left on during the darker nights

Entrance to Property
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail?
Two steps up, no hand rail.
Describe any ramp available at the entrance - are there handrails on one or both sides of the ramp? State if no level access is provided.
Not available
What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.)
The door is hinged on the right with 82cm opening.
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Well lit corridor, spot lights.
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Slate tiled flooring in the entrance which leads to the hallway with wood flooring.
Halls, stairs, landings, passageways
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Well lit corridor, spot lights.
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmerframe/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Describe the floor surfaces e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Wood flooring
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s). dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many
There are two carpeted steps to the kitchen/breakfast room. The stairs to the first floor are carpeted.There is 13 steps with a handrail to the right hand side.

Sitting Room / Lounge
Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access, ramps(s) or step(s). If steps, how many?
Towards the rear of the property, through hallways and kitchen.
Describe the layout within the sitting room/lounge. Is it level or are there steps? Are there large spaces between furniture, what type of seating and tables are there e.g. high/low tables, couches, and easy chairs?
There is a feature wood fire surrounding with decorative cast iron insert and open grate, wood flooring, beamed ceiling. There are two sofas, one armchair, coffee
table, internet TV, DVD Player.
Is the furniture moveable?
Yes, but not advised.
Where there are TVs are subtitles/audio description available?
Yes these are available
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Well lit, two ceiling lights and side lights.
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile).
Wooden flooring

Dining Room/Area
Describe where the dining room is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access ramp(s) or step(s). If steps, how many?
In the kitchen area. Accessed up two steps from the entrance.
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
No door
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair?
Not advised
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms.
6 upright wooden chairs
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Well lit with spot lights and under cupboard lights.
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile)
Tiled flooring

Kitchen
Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access ramp(s) or step(s). If steps, how many?
Accessed up two steps if coming from entrance area
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
No door
Oven/Aga?
There is an AGA in the main kitchen but an oven in the utility room.
How high is the work surface/food preparation area?
90cm high.
What is the clear height underneath the table? Describe the type of chairs, with/without arms?
Dining table is in kitchen area. 
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
Cupboard are high. Not many lower level cupboards.
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap.
Separate hot and cold taps.
List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees.
Cordless kettle, coffee pod machine
Describe how well/evenly lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided.
Well lit, spotlights and under cupboard lighting
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Tiled flooring

Bedrooms And Sleeping Areas 
Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many?
No ground floor bedrooms
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
Yes, but not advised.
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Three kingsized bedrooms - one with zip-link bed that can be twin beds on request.
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed.
N/A
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided;
Main ceiling light and bedside lights.
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Solid wooden wardrobes. Rails cannot be adjusted.
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
short pile carpets in two rooms, one room wooden flooring.
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
Duvets and Pillows are nonallergenic.
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
TV’s not in rooms
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock.
N/A

Bathrooms, Shower-Rooms And Toilets
Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities
i.e. no steps?
One ground floor bathroom, upstairs has a family shower room and an en-suite shower room.
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? Wide opening 79cm, no obstacles.
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no raised lip?
Three shower cubicles and 1 separate bath
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat?
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal? What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever.
Lever in washbasins, period style mixer tap with shower head in bath.
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where e.g. bath, shower, WC.
No grab rails
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights, fluorescent tube shaving light;
ceiling lights, shaver lights in ensuite.
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels.
What is the colour scheme for these?
en-suite and family shower room are white. Bathroom is painted terracotta. White towels are provided.
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. non-slip/laminate/tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile).
tiled flooring

Garden
Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn.
Decked area that joins the grass garden.
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give details of what seating is available.
lip of 5cm between the wooden deck and tiled terrace
What is the width of footpaths?
N/A
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used?
level

Additional Information
Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above.
Assistance dogs, it is illegal to refuse to accept working assistance dogs.
What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls?
A garden area, lots of walks, beaches and dog pack.
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile
phone reception?
Unlimited WiFi, Mobile phone reception not great.