Under The Stars

Access Statement

Property Location: Under The Stars, 4 Scout Hill, Chatton. NE66 5PQ

Description: Detached stone property ground and first floor

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: In Chatton No 470 to Alnwick or Wooler

The nearest train station is: Berwick Upon Tweed

The nearest petrol station is Adderstone on A1 or Wooler

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Wooler and Adderstone Services

The nearest food shop is: Local shop/post office in Chatton. Supermarkets in Wooler, Alnwick and Berwick Upon Tweed

The nearest pub/restaurant: Percy Arms in Chatton

Mobility equipment hire is: Ashington

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: private off road

Number of spaces available: 2

For what sized car: any

Parking surface is: gravel

Is the parking level: slight incline

Is there good space to unload once parked? yes

Distance to property from parking: 5 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: 1.25m

How many steps are there en route to the entrance? none

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 83 cm

Number of steps to the main entrance: none

The height of the key safe is: 92 cm

The height of the keyhole is:c92 cm

How many other entrances to the property are there? 1

Is the entrance well lit? yes

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Tiles

Are there any rugs? Yes

The door widths within these areas are? 78 cm

Is there good space between furniture? yes

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? moveable

Is the floor level and step free? yes

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? 120 cm

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? 47 cm

Kitchen

The flooring is: Tiled

Is the floor level and step free? yes

The width of the doorways is: no doors open plan

What height is the worktop to the floor? 92 cm

Is the oven set high or low? low

The fridge height is: 90 cm fridge freezer top section

The freezer height is: 88 cm fridge freezer lower section

Is crockery stored high or low: high

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? standard height

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? above worktop

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

Bedrooms

How many floors does the property have? 2 ground and first floor

The number of steps between floors is: 12

The flooring is: carpet

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? yes

The door widths are: 78 cm

Bed sizes are: 1 x kingsize, 1 x double, 2 x single

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? moveable

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? 120 cm

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? 47 cm

Staircases & Landings

Is the Staircase Straight up and down? No

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top? No

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom? No

Does the staircase have a mid way winder? YES

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade? Yes

Does the staircase have a handrail? Yes

Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate? Yes

Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)? Yes
Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm? Yes

Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °? No

Is the landing space narrow? No

Is the landing well lit? Yes

Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm? Yes

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Tiles

Is the flooring level? Yes

Width of the doorways: 74 cm

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? Yes

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

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? Yes

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: lawn and paved patio

Is permanent seating provided? yes

Is there outside lighting? yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (e.g. 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? Yes At the rear of the property there is a retaining wall to the upper part of the garden 420cm high with no fence.

Are there any other hazards (e.g. ponds, water features)? No

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No

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

Mobile phone reception information: Variable depends on network provider

Closest public telephone is: The Percy Arms in Chatton

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not

cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes

Can you easily access a light switch 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

Additional relevant information

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property:

The attached Accessibility Guide requirement summary represents best practice guidance in terms of things that should be considered in the preparation of your Accessibility Guide. This information is not advice and should not be treated as such, nor should it be used as a substitute for reading the relevant legislation or considering the applicability of the legislation to your holiday property.

Completed by: The Owner Elke Busch

Date: 18.7.2022