Dove Cottage

Access Statement

Access Guide

Property Name: Dove Cottage

Property Location: Milton Mains Farm Cottages, Milton, Brampton

Description: Mid Terraced Stone Cottage

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: In Milton approx. 100metres from the cottage

The nearest train station is: Brampton Junction approx. 1 mile

The nearest petrol station is: Brampton 2 miles

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Carlisle 14 miles

The nearest food shop is: Brampton 2 miles

The nearest pub/restaurant: Brampton 2 miles

Mobility equipment hire is: Cumbria Mobility in Carlisle 14 miles

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Private off road parking

Number of spaces available: 2 spaces available

For what sized car: Any size of car

Parking surface is: Gravel

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload once parked? Ample space for unloading car

Distance to property from parking: 3 metres

Distance to nearest public parking area: N/A

Is it pay and display? N/A

The width of the path to the property is: No path width all open area

How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? None

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 82 cms

Number of steps to the main entrance: 1

The height of the key safe is: N/A

The height of the keyhole is: 94 cms

How many other entrances to the property are there? 1 set patio doors out to garden door width 110 cms

Is the entrance well lit? Yes outside light

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is:         Carpet

Are there are any rugs? 1 rug in front of fire

The door widths within these areas are? Open plan no doorways
Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

Are wall plugs set high or low? High

Are electric sockets high or low? Low

Kitchen

The flooring is: Laminate

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

The width of the doorways is: No doorway all open plan

What height is the worktop to the floor? 90 cms

Is the oven set high or low? Low

The fridge height is: Top of fridge 77 cms

The freezer height is : Top of freezer 133 cms

Is crockery stored high or low: High

Are wall plugs set high or low? High

Are electric sockets high or low? High

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes;  what and where? NO

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have? All on ground level

The number of steps between floors is: N/A

The flooring is: Carpet

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes

The door widths are: 75 cms

Bed sizes are: 1 x 5 ft king size bed

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable

Are wall plugs set high or low? High

Are electric sockets high or low? Low

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Laminate

Is the flooring level? Yes

Width of the doorways: 76 cms

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No - Standard WC

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? No standard over bath electric shower

Is there a ground floor WC? Yes

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? Yes

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? No grabrails fitted

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? N/A

Outdoor facilities

External areas are:

Is permanent seating provided? Garden furniture comprising of round table and 2 chairs

Is there outside lighting? Yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) No

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? No

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? No

Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? No

There is a shared hot tub for guest use approx. 100 metres from the cottage across a gravelled parking area, a gravel path on an incline and across a lawned area

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No

If yes, does it accept incoming calls only or incoming and outgoing calls?

Mobile phone reception information: Mobile reception is good with major phone networks

Closest public telephone is: Brampton 2 miles

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No