Steading Cottage @ Westfield Steading

Access Statement

Steading Cottage at Westfield Steading
North Sunderland
Seahouses
NE68 7UR
Introduction
Steading Cottage was originally a stone built farmworker’s cottage built in the 1830s now converted into a luxury
holiday cottage accomodating 4 people in 2 bedrooms. There is a large open plan lounge/kitchen dining area
with vaulted ceilings and beams, traditional arched windows together with a multi fuel fire. All heating is
underfloor and the water is heated by solar power making it a very ecofriendly house.
Enquiries
Can be made to Stay Northumbria Ltd via the website www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
by email to info@staynorthumbria.co.uk
or by telephone to 01665 721380
Or via the owner’s website for luxury holiday cottage accomodation www.westfieldfarmsteading.co.uk
by email to enquiries@westfieldfarmsteading.co.uk,
or by telephone to 01665 721375 or 07985 334807
Pre-Arrival
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. Chathill station is 5 miles away but
limited service. Main station is at
Alnmouth 15.6 miles away
State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Taxis can be booked by telephone
Information in the cottage
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of
bus stop from property, route no.
Newcastle to Berwick 501/505 will
stop for passengers 1/2 mile from
property at Broad Road
Do you offer a collection service? No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property. Gravel in the courtyard then paving
stones to the door of the property
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people
e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
Information available on internet
Property has Wifi
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or
state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys will
deliver
Parking
State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of
spaces available and distance to the property entrance.
Parking is off road and private in a
courtyard for up to 2 cars
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Access Statement
Steading Cottage at Westfield Steading
North Sunderland
Seahouses
NE68 7UR
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance. Gravel then paving stones to the door
of the property
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park
to the property entrance.
Sensor lights in the courtyard
Entrance to Property
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? Entrance via the main door which has
a paving stone path and a ramp to
the entrance
Wheelchair access is possible
What is the clear door opening width?
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided
e.g. ceiling spotlights.
The area is very well lit with ceiling
and wall lights
Describe the floor surface. Tiled floor
Large open plan living/dining/kitchen area
Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it. Open plan living, dining and kitchen
Level access throughout property
Describe the layout within the sitting room/lounge. 2 x 2 seater couches, coffee table,
multi fuel fire, TV on unit and
sideboard
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 lit with wall and ceiling lights
Describe the floor surface. Short pile carpet
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a
drop down or side-opening door?
90cm
Oven has drop down door
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 90cm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer. Under bench fridge and separate
freezer
Describe any places to eat. There is a round dining table with 4
chairs, without arms
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Steading Cottage at Westfield Steading
North Sunderland
Seahouses
NE68 7UR
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can
these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
140cm
Yes
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap. Hot and cold taps with mixer.
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 90cm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer.
List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees.
Cordless kettle
Describe how well lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided. Very well lit due to wall and ceiling
lights
Describe the floor surface. Tiled floor
Describe any other facilities There is a well stocked book case
with games as well as information
leaflets about local attractions
Bedroom 1
Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? Level access throughout property
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? All door widths 84cm
Can furniture be moved around or removed? Yes
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? Both bedrooms SKD or twin on
request
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)?
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?
62cm
All beds are the same height
No space under bed
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided. Well lit with ceiling light and 2
bedside lamps
Describe wardrobe and storage space. Wardrobe and 2 bedside cabinets
Describe the floor surface. All bedrooms have short pile carpet
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided. All bedding throughout the property
is non-allergenic
Televisions No TV in either bedroom
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Steading Cottage at Westfield Steading
North Sunderland
Seahouses
NE68 7UR
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. None in any bedroom
Shower room
Describe the shower. Walk in shower
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the
sink?
86cm
pedestal underneath
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 42cm
How well lit is the room? Very well lit including lights in shower
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What
is the colour scheme for these?
The colour scheme throughout the
property is neutral
Describe the floor surface. Tiled floor
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted. None fitted
Bedroom 2
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)?
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided. Very well lit with 2 ceiling lights and 2
bedside lights
Describe wardrobe and storage space. Wardrobe, 2 bedside cabinets and
chest of drawers
Family bathroom
Describe the shower. Walk in shower and bath with central
mixer tap.
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 42cm
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the
sink?
86cm
No space under built in sink
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 600850 Email: enquiries@northumberlandcottages.com www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Steading Cottage at Westfield Steading
North Sunderland
Seahouses
NE68 7UR
What types of taps are on the washbasin? Mixer taps
How well lit is the room? Very well lit including lights in shower
Describe the floor surface. Tiled floor
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted. None fitted
Garden
Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn. To the front of the property is a patio
area which is fully paved
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. The patio area is flat
What is the width of footpaths? The footpaths around the property
are suitable for wheelchair access
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used? Level
Paving stones
Additional Information
Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above. Cot and high chair available on
request
Storage for cycle and large sports
equipment available
Assistance dogs, it is illegal to refuse to accept working assistance dogs.
What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls?
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile
phone reception?
Wifi is available
Mobile phone signal dependant upon
network