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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement 20 St Helens Street Corbridge NE45 5BE Pre-Arrival Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station.
Corbridge, approx 1 mile
State whether an accessible taxi service is available.
None
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus stop from property, route no.
10 10A 10B 10X www.simplygo.com Go North East App Copies of timetables will be included in the Welcome Pack
Do you offer a collection service?
No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/cobbles/ uneven.
Paved roads and pavements
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
No information Wifi available at Cottage
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Co-op store close by to Cottage on Hill Street Tesco and Waitrose in Hexham 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.
On street parking Visitors permit will be in the property
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance.
n/a
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance.
n/a
Entrance to Property How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail?
1 door step into property 15cm No handrail Steps to pathway at rear of property 20cm with 2 handrails
Describe any ramp available at the entrance.
No ramp
What is the clear door opening width?
Standard size front door 83cm
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement 20 St Helens Street Corbridge NE45 5BE Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Light switch on entry to lounge Centre ceiling light and stairwell spotlight
Describe the floor surface.
Wooden flooring with thin floor mat
Halls, stairs, landings, passageways Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Well lit spotlighting Light switch for stairwell and landing in lounge right hand side wall
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmer frame/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
Doorways are 73cm wide
Describe the floor surfaces.
Wooden flooring with centre short pile rug
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s). dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many
13 steps 79cm wide 17cm high 25cm depth Left side handrail
Sitting Room / Lounge 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?
On the right as you enter property No steps or ramps
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
73cm
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 floor 1 x 3 seater sofa 2 x leather armchairs
Is the furniture moveable?
Yes
Where there are TVs are subtitles/audio description available?
Not known
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
1 centre light 2 table lamps Open plan to kitchen giving natural light
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement 20 St Helens Street Corbridge NE45 5BE Describe the floor surface.
Wooden flooring with small coffee table and short pile rug
Dining Room 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?
Level floor into kitchen area Dining table is part of the kitchen area
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
73cm
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair?
Yes
State the clear height underneath the dining table.
65cm
What type of seating is there?
4 upright wooden chairs with no arms
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Spotlights
Describe the floor surface.
Wooden flooring
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?
Kitchen at rear of property Level flooring
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
73cm
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a drop down or side-opening door?
Microwave height 95cm Hob height 95cm
How high is the work surface/food preparation area?
Worktop height 90cm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer.
Highest shelf in fridge 180cm, lowest shelf 110cm The freezer is integrated
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?
Circular wooden dining table with 4 upright wooden chairs with no arms
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
Wall cupboard height 130cm No
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement 20 St Helens Street Corbridge NE45 5BE Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap.
Single mixer tap
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.
Well lit spotlighting
Describe the floor surface.
Wooden flooring
Bedrooms And Sleeping Areas Bedroom 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?
73cm
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
Yes
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Double
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed.
Not suitable for wheelchair access
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)?
Double bed height 60cm Height under bed 25cm
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided;
Centre light 2 side lights
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
2 large fitted wardrobes with rails and chest of drawers The landing has 1 extra free standing small wardrobe with hanging space Rails cannot be adjusted
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Carpeted throughout with short pile carpet
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
None at present as property is dog friendly but bedding is natural cotton
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
No TV in bedrooms
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. None
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement 20 St Helens Street Corbridge NE45 5BE Bedroom 2 What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
There is 1 small step down into bedroom 73cm
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
Yes
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
2 twin beds
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed.
Not suitable for wheelchair access
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)?
Twin bed height 60cm Height under bed 32cm
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided;
Centre light 1 side light
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
1 small wall warboe with shelves and hanging space and chest of drawers The landing has 1 extra free standing small wardrobe with hanging space Rails cannot be adjusted
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Carpeted throughout with short pile carpet
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
None at present as property is dog friendly but bedding is natural cotton
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
No TV in bedrooms
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. No
Bathroom Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities i.e. no steps?
1 step down to bathroom floor level 16cm No en suite facilities
Describe the shower.
Over bath shower
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat?
40cm
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement 20 St Helens Street Corbridge NE45 5BE What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal?
85cm Pedestal
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever.
Mixer taps
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where e.g. bath, shower, WC.
None
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights, fluorescent tube shaving light;
1 centre ceiling light
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What is the colour scheme for these?
Natural browns and cream
Describe the floor surface.
Bathroom tiles Non slip
Garden Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn.
Patio area at rear - no grass
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give details of what seating is available.
Flat concrete patio with slight sloping area at wall
What is the width of footpaths?
250cm
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used?
Footpath at rear of patio leading to Hill St - gravel path
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?
Water and food bowls Dog treat bag
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile phone reception?
Free Wifi access - code in Welcome Pack Mobile phone reception in property
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