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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Seagrass Cottage 29 Longbeach Drive Beadnell NE67 5EG
Pre-Arrival Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station.
Alnmouth Station is 17 miles away
State whether an accessible taxi service is available.
Taxis can be booked by telephone Travelsure dial a ride
Give information about bus services.
Timetables on bus stops
Do you offer a collection service?
No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved
Paved
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people.
No
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Co-operative in Seahouses Sainsburys, Tesco and Asda 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.
Off street parking for 2 cars on the drive
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance.
Block paving, firm
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park None to the property entrance.
Entrance to Property How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail?
None No handrail
Describe any ramp available at the entrance - are there handrails on one or both sides of the ramp? State if no level access is provided.
No ramp Level access
What is the clear door opening width?
800mm
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Well lit Ceiling light
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Describe the floor surface.
Seagrass Cottage 29 Longbeach Drive Beadnell NE67 5EG Karndean
Halls & stairs Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Well lit Ceiling light at base of stairs
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmer frame/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
800mm
Describe the floor surfaces.
Wood
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s). dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many
13 steps Each step 800mm x 200mm x 240mm
Downstairs WC What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
800mm
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat?
380mm
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal?
675mm No pedestal but there is a shoe rack
What types of taps are on the washbasin? e.g. lever.
Lever
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights, fluorescent tube shaving light.
Central ceiling light
Sitting Room Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access, ramps(s) or step(s). If steps, how many?
Level access Situated just off the lobby
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
800mm
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?
Level access 2 x 2 seater sofas Low coffee table
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Seagrass Cottage 29 Longbeach Drive Beadnell NE67 5EG
Is the furniture moveable?
Yes
Where there are TVs are subtitles/audio description available?
Yes
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Central ceiling light
Describe the floor surface.
Wood
Kitchen/dining area 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?
Level access Access via door from sitting room
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
800mm
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a drop down or side-opening door?
Oven 750mm with drop down door Hob 900mm Microwave 1200mm
How high is the work surface area?
900mm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer.
450mm 750mm
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
1500 No
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap.
Dual lever taps
List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle.
Cordless kettle
Describe how well/evenly lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided.
Ceiling spotlights
Describe any places to eat e.g. is there a table and chairs in the kitchen? What is the clear height underneath the table? Describe the type of chairs, with/without arms?
Yes 659mm 4 chairs & 1 bench
Describe the floor surface.
Karndean
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Seagrass Cottage 29 Longbeach Drive Beadnell NE67 5EG
Bedrooms 1 Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many?
No
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
800mm
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
No
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Double
How wide is the space next to the bed? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed.
800mm
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 (if any)?
650mm None
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided.
Central ceiling light
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Double wardrobe & 2 low level drawers
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 Cottage is non-allergic
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
Yes TV only in bedroom 1
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock.
None
Bedroom 2 What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Single
How wide is the space next to the bed?
700mm
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 (if any)?
650mm 300mm
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided.
Central ceiling light
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Double wardrobe & 2 drawers
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Seagrass Cottage 29 Longbeach Drive Beadnell NE67 5EG
Bedroom 3 What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Single
How wide is the space next to the bed?
800mm
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 (if any)?
650mm 300mm
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided.
Central ceiling light
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
No wardrobe but hanging space on wall 6 drawers
Family bathroom Is there level access from the bedroom to the bathroom
Yes
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
800mm
Describe the shower.
Over bath shower
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat?
400mm
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal?
830mm No pedestal
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever.
Lever mixer taps
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where.
No grab rails
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights, fluorescent tube shaving light.
Ceiling spotlights Vellux window
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What is the colour scheme for these?
White walls Vinyl wood effect floor Grey towels
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Seagrass Cottage 29 Longbeach Drive Beadnell NE67 5EG
Garden Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn.
Patio & lawn
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give details of what seating is available.
Flat Picnic table Picnic chairs in storage box
What is the width of footpaths?
800mm
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used?
Level
Additional Information Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above.
None
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?
Enclosed garden Water & feeding bowl
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile phone reception?
Free wifi Mobile reception OK
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