Hideaway Cottage

Access Statement

Pre-Arrival

Name and distance of the nearest railway station – Alnmouth train station, 5 miles
State whether an accessible taxi service is available – Yes
Do you offer a collection service? No

Parking

State whether parking is available on site or nearby – there is parking around 60 yards away and 4 spaces are available
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance - concrete/grass
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance - Solar lights

Entrance to Property

How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? 3 steps plus handrail
Is access to the property level? No
What is the clear door opening width? 2’9”
Describe the floor surface - Tiled floor

Halls, stairs, landings, passageways

Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided – the area is well lit, there are 2 lights at bottom and top of hallways
How wide are the passageways? 3m x 2m. The doorway not suitable for wheelchair access
Describe the floor surfaces - Tiles and doormat in the hallway, stairs are carpeted
Describe the staircase: There are 13 steps and there a turn at the bottom of the staircase and a single bannister handrail

Sitting Room / Lounge

Describe how the sitting room is accessed: There is level accessed into this room from the hallway
What is the clear door opening width, considering any obstacles? 2’6"
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? The flooring is level and there is reasonable space between furniture. There is a large rug in the room
Is the furniture moveable? Yes
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided – There are wall lights and several lamps
Describe the floor surface - wood

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? The dining room is at the back of the property and access is level
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 2’6"
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair? Yes
State the clear height underneath the dining table. 2’6"
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms – 8 upright, leather chairs without arms
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided – The room is reasonably well lit with standard lamps and wall lights
Describe the floor surface - Wood flooring with 2 mats
Any further information: There is a TV situated in the dining room

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? The kitchen is accessed from the lounge with double width doors
What is the clear door opening width, considering any obstacles? 5”
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave – 3”
Does the oven have a drop down or side-opening door? The oven has drop down door
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 3”
Is there a freezer available – There is a small ice box in the fridge in the kitchen. There is a larger freezer in the cellar
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc – items are spread between high and low cupboards
Describe the floor surface - Wood flooring

Bedrooms And Sleeping Areas

Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? No
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 2’6”
Can furniture be moved around or removed? Yes
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? 2 x twin, 1 x double
What is the height of the bed(s) to the top of the mattress? 2’3”
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Good wardrobe space but rails are not adjustable
Describe the floor surface – Carpets
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided – cotton sheets and non-allergenic duvets are provided

Bathrooms, Shower-Rooms And Toilets

Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities i.e. no steps? Yes
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 2’6"
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no raised lip? There is a shower over the bath and a separate shower cubicle with a raised lip
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 18”
What is the height of the washbasin? 3”
How well lit is the room? The room is well lit with ceiling and mirror lights
Describe the floor surface - Laminate

Garden

Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn – the garden is laid to lawn and garden furniture is available

Are there any steps to reach the garden – There are 3 steps down to the garden
What is the width of footpaths? 3”
Describe the surface of the footpaths - Gravel & concrete