Burn Bank Cottage

Access Statement

Pre-Arrival
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. Alnmouth - 15 miles, Berwick upon Tweed - 20 miles
State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Nearest taxi firm is in Belford - 1.5 miles away Give information about bus services - Newcastle to Berwick 501/505 will stop for passengers on the A1, which is 1 1⁄2 mile from property.
Do you offer a collection service? No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property - Gravel
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility - No
State if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered - Most large supermarkets will deliver to this area.

Parking
State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of spaces available and distance to the property entrance - Space for 3 cars directly outside the property.
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance - Gravel and 2 steps.
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance - Outside lighting at property.

Entrance to Property
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? One step and no handrail.
Is a ramp available at the entrance? No
What is the clear door opening width? 750mm.
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided - Ceiling light.
Describe the floor surface - Surface tiles and thin mat

Hall & passageway
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided - Evenly lit with ceiling lights. How wide are the passageways? Doorway to passage is 750mm.
Describe the floor surfaces – Vinyl tiles and thin mat.
Describe the steps - 1 step in hall.

Sitting Room/Lounge
How is this space accessed and are there any steps -  2 entrances, 1 from kitchen with step up, 2 from upper hall, no step but step in hall
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 750mm.
Describe the layout within the sitting room/lounge - Level floor with 1 settee, 2 recliner chairs, bookcase, low chest, high chest. 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 lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided - Well and evenly lit with one ceiling light, 1 table lamp & 2 floor lamps.
Describe the floor surface - Carpet and fireside rug.

Dining Room/Orangery

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? Low raised frame of patio doors.
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? Both doors open 1.6m
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair? Yes.
State the clear height underneath the dining table - 76cm.
What type of seating is there? 4 chairs without arms, 2 with arms around the dining table. There is also 1 recliner & 1 cane chair.
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided - Well lit, with dimmable switches.
Describe the floor surface - Carpet.

Kitchen
Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it - Level access, first room off passageway with step into sitting room
What is the clear door opening width? 750mm.
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave - 900mm.
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 900mm.
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer. Integrated fridge with ice box, separate freezer.
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. - Bottom shelf wall unit, 1400mm.
Describe the sink taps - Mixer level taps.
List any aids that can assist people – Cordless kettle.
Describe how well lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided - Well lit, ceiling spot lights. Describe the floor surface – Vinyl tile.

Bedrooms
Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? Yes - 2.
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 750mm.
Can furniture be moved around or removed? Yes.
What bed combinations are there – 1 king, 1 twin.
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? The space is not wide however on request, beds can be moved to allow more access to 1 side.
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided; Well and evenly lit, ceiling light and 2 bedside lamps.
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) - Medium pile carpet.
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided - All bedding non-allergenic.

Bathroom
Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities i.e. no steps? 1 step down.
What is the clear door opening width? 750mm.
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no raised lip? Main bathroom, shower over bath. Shower only in en suite.
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 400mm.
What is the height of the washbasin? 830mm with pedestal
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? Separate taps in main bathroom, mixer in en-suite.
How well lit is the room? Well lit, ceiling light and fluorescent tube shaving light.
Describe the floor surface – Vinyl tiles.

Garden
Describe the garden area that guests have access to - Patio and lawn.
Give details of access to the garden - 1 step from French doors to patio and undulating lawn. Can be accessed via side get with no steps.
Give details of what seating is available - Picnic bench to the rear.
Describe the surface of the footpaths Gravel.

Additional Information
Are dogs welcome? Dogs are allowed and the garden is enclosed.
Is there WiFi? Yes.