Cygnet Cottage

Access Statement

Property Location: Cygnet Cottage, 2 The Butts, Warkworth. NE65 0SS

Description: Semi detached cottage in Warkworth

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: Market Place, Warkworth

The nearest train station is: Chathill

The nearest petrol station is: Amble

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Amble

The nearest food shop is: Amble and small convenience shop in Warkworth

The nearest pub/restaurant: Warkworth

Mobility equipment hire is: Ashington

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Public Car Park opposite property

Number of spaces available: 1

For what sized car: Any

Parking surface is: Tarmac/paved

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload once parked? Yes

Distance to property from parking: 10 metres

Distance to nearest public parking area: 10 metres

Is it pay and display? Free parking

The width of the path to the property is: N/A

How many steps are there en route to the entrance? None ramp up to front door

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 78 cms

Number of steps to the main entrance:1

The height of the key safe is: 155 cms

The height of the keyhole is: 95 cms

How many other entrances to the property are there? 1

Is the entrance well lit?       yes

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Carpet

Are there any rugs? No

The door widths within these areas are?  83 cms
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? Standard height 135 cms

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

Kitchen

The flooring is: Laminate

Is the floor level and step free? yes

The width of the doorways is: 83 cms

What height is the worktop to the floor? 93 cms

Is the oven set high or low? Low

The fridge height is: Low

The freezer height is: N/A fridge has ice box

Is crockery stored high or low: High

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? Standard height 135 cms

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

The number of steps between floors is: 16

The flooring is: Carpet

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes but small step into bunk bedded room

The door widths are: 83 cms

Bed sizes are: 1 double bed and 2 4’6” single beds in a set of bunks

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Yes

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? Standard height 135 cms

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

Staircases & Landings

Is the Staircase Straight up and down? No

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top? Yes

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom? No

Does the staircase have a mid way winder? No

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade? Handrail only

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)? 890 mm
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? Yes

Is the landing well lit? Yes

Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm? No

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Tiled

Is the flooring level? Yes

Width of the doorways: 76 cms

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 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? N/A

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: Paved

Is permanent seating provided? no

Is there outside lighting? no

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? no

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? no

Mobile phone reception information: variable depending on network provider

Closest public telephone is: Warkworth

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: a recruiter on behalf of the owner.

Date: 9.6.2022