Vale View

Access Statement

Pre-Arrival
Parking
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. Alnmouth - 15 miles / Berwick upon
Tweed – 25 miles
State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Nearest taxi firm is in Wooler-10
miles away.
Ron’s Taxi 07778543907 &
01668281281
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus
stop from property, route no.
Alnwick – Wooler 473 stopping in
Glanton
To Newcastle 710 all bus details on
village website glanton.org.uk
Do you offer a collection service? No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/
cobbles/ uneven.
Paved
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people
e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
No
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or
state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Asda,Tesco and Sainsbury’s will
deliver
State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of
spaces available and distance to the property entrance.
Ample off street parking for several
cars
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance e.g.
level/ stepped, firm/uneven, tarmac/gravel.
Gravel and paved ramp.
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park
to the property entrance.
Outside lighting at the property.
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email:stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Vale View
15 Front St
Glanton
Alnwick
NE66 4AP
Tel: 01665 578324
Entrance to Property
Halls, stairs, landings, passageways
Sitting Room / Lounge
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? 2 steps no handrail.
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.
No level access
What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any
obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.)
700mm
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided
e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Ceiling light and outside light.
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile). Tiled floor.
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided
e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Evenly lit with ceiling lights.
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmer
frame/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
Doorway to passage is 750mm
Describe the floor surfaces e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile). Carpet.
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s). 13 stairs and handrail
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?
Level access, second room off
landing.
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 700mm
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email:stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Vale View
15 Front St
Glanton
Alnwick
NE66 4AP
Tel: 01665 578324
Dining Room/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?
Level floor with five settees, one high
table and two low coffee tables. On
request, furniture can be moved to
make a larger space.
Is the furniture moveable? Yes
Where there are TVs are subtitles/audio description available? Yes
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided. Well and evenly lit. One ceiling light
seven wall lights and two table
lamps.
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile). Carpet and two rugs.
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?
Level access first room off landing.
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 700mm
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair? Yes
State the clear height underneath the dining table. Two tables 620 – 650mm
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms. Upright chairs no arms
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided. Evenly lit with ceiling lights.
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile) Carpet
Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it Level access, first room off landing.
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 700mm
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a
drop down or side-opening door?
Free standing cooker with internal
grill and drop down door. 920mm
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email:stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Vale View
15 Front St
Glanton
Alnwick
NE66 4AP
Tel: 01665 578324
Bedrooms and sleeping areas
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 920mm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer. Highest shelf 1700mm in fridge
lowest drawer 400mml in freezer.
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can
these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
Bottom shelf of wall unit 1400mm.
On request items can be placed in
base units.
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap. Mixer lever taps.
List any aids that can assist people Cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees
Describe how well/evenly lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is
provided.
Well lit, ceiling lights. Under
cupboard lights also.
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile). Tiles
Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many? No
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 700mm
Can furniture be moved around or removed? Yes
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? 1 x king, 3 x twin 1 x single and
1 x double
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer
onto bed.
On request beds can be moved to
allow more access to one side.
What is the height of the bed(s) to the top of the mattress? What is the
height of the clear space under the bed (if any)?
Height varies from 500-580mm.
Space under bed 260-280mm
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is
provided;
Well and evenly lit, ceiling light and
two bedside lamps.
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email:stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Vale View
15 Front St
Glanton
Alnwick
NE66 4AP
Tel: 01665 578324
Bathrooms, Shower-rooms and toilets
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Wardrobes and drawers are
available. Rails cannot be adjusted.
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile). Medium pile carpet.
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided. All bedding non-allergenic.
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions? N/A
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. N/A
Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities Yes
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 700mm
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no
raised lip?
1 bathroom with shower and bath.
All showers have raised lips.
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 400mm
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the
sink i.e. no pedestal?
850mm with pedestal
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever. 4 with normal taps 1 with lever.
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where None
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights,
fluorescent tube shaving light;
Well lit, ceiling lights.
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What
is the colour scheme for these?
Pale marble effect tiles to walls and
floor. Various towel colours.
Describe the floor surface(s). Tiled.
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email:stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Vale View
15 Front St
Glanton
Alnwick
NE66 4AP
Tel: 01665 578324
Garden
Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn. Gravel area and lawn.
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped etc. Give details of
what seating is available.
6 steps to lawn area. Path width
680mm
What is the width of footpaths? N/A
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used? Level footpaths with gravel at side.
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