The Shambles

Access Statement

Access Guide for The Shambles, Beadnell Hall, Beadnell.

Two bedroom house set over two floors. Private courtyard garden.  

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: 3 minute walk

The nearest train station is :Chathill

The nearest petrol station is: Seahouses

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Seahouses, Station Yard car park

The nearest food shop is: 5 minute walk 

The nearest pub/restaurant: 5 min walk - Craster Arms, Tower Hotel, Saltwater Cafe

Mobility equipment hire - Morpeth Mobility Hire

Arrival and car parking 

Type of parking available: private off road spaces

Number of spaces: 2

For what size car: Large

Parking surface is: Gravel

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload: Yes

Distance to property from parking: 5 metres 

Distance to nearest public parking area:20 metres

Is pay and display? no, street parking 

The width of the path to the property is:1.5 metres

How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? 1

Main entrance 

The main entrance door width is: standard

Number of steps to the main entrance is: 2

The height of the ket safe is: 1.4m

The height of the keyhole is: standard

How many other entrances to the property are there? 1

Is the entrance well lit? Yes

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: laminate

Are there any rugs? yes (lounge)

The door widths within these areas are? standard

Is there good space between furniture? YES

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable

Is the floor level and step free? Level

Are wall plugs high or low? standard, recently rewired

Are electric sockets high or low? standard, recently rewired

Kitchen

The flooring is? Tiled

Is the floor level step free? Yes

The width of the doorway is: standard 

What height is the worktop? 60cm standard

Is the oven set high or low? standard

The fridge height is: standard fridge/freezer

The freezer height is: 

Is the crockery stored high or low: low (in drawer)

Are wall plugs set high or low: 30cm high

Are electric sockets high or low? 30cm high

Is there any equipment stored externally or away from main kitchen? No

Bedrooms and Landings 

How many floors does the property have? 2 floors

The number of steps between floors is: 25

The flooring is: carpet

The door widths are: standard

Bed sizes are: 1 double and 1 king ziplink that makes two small singles.

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? moveable

Are wall plugs set high or low: 30cm high

Are electric sockets high or low? 30cm high 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Tiled

Is the flooring level? yes

Width of doorways: standard

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? no

Is there a ground floor WC? yes

Is there is 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? No, walk in shower with one step 

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: stone

Is permanent seating provided? Yes

Is there outside lighting: Yes

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

Is there footpaths to follow for visually/ mobilty impaired? No

Are there barriers to entry in any part of the garden? no  - Garden is private and secure 

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

General

Is there a landline telephonefor guests to use? No

Mobile phone reception information: Good

Closest public telephone: not known

Can you easily access an electric 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