! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Lynbank 4 Mayfield Seahouses NE68 7SG
Pre-Arrival Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station.
Alnmouth - 15 miles Berwick upon Tweed - 20 miles
State whether an accessible taxi service is available.
Yes Parks from Seahouses 01665 720542 Knights from Alnmouth 01665 714555
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus stop from property, route no.
Newcastle to Berwick 501/505 will stop for passengers at King St, Seahouses which is the main road from the cul-de-sac where property is situated
Do you offer a collection service?
No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/cobbles/ uneven.
Tarmac drive and road
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
No
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 Sainsbury will deliver to this area after arrival
Parking State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of spaces available and distance to the property entrance.
2 cars can be parked in drive Property on private road so can park immediately outside property
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance.
Paved and tarmac
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance.
Outside light is not motion sensitive
Entrance to Property How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail?
2 steps 1 x 4inches, 1 x 8inches 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 handrail No ramp
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! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Lynbank 4 Mayfield Seahouses NE68 7SG
What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.)
2foot 6inches
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Ceiling light
Describe the floor surface.
Uneven tiled floor
Is there level access from the porch?
1 step from porch to rest of house
Halls, stairs, landings, passageways Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
1 ceiling light in hallway 1 light in porch 1 light on stairs
How wide are the passageways?
30inches
Describe the floor surfaces.
Hall has short pile carpet Hall has laminated floor
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s). dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many
13 stairs with a turn handrail on 1 side
Sitting /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?
Level access from entrance hall throughout downstairs
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
2foot 5inches
Describe the layout within the sitting room/lounge. Are there large spaces between furniture, what type of seating and tables are there e.g. high/low tables, couches, and easy chairs?
1 x 3 seater sofa, 1 x 2 seater sofa, coffee table & occasional furniture
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.
Ceiling and side lights
Describe the floor surface.
Laminate floor
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! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Lynbank 4 Mayfield Seahouses NE68 7SG
Kitchen Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access?
Back of house Level access
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
2foot 5inches
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a drop down or side-opening door?
36inches bench with oven below Oven has drop down door Hob above at bench level 36inches
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? State the height of the highest shelf of fridge/freezer.
Upright fridge freezer Highest shelf 78inches
State the clear height under the dining table
Normal
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms
Dining table seating 6 with upright chairs, no arms
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
4foot
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap.
Twist taps Single mixer
List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees.
Cordless kettle Revolving 360o
Describe how well lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided.
Very well lit with many spotlights
Describe the floor surface.
Laminate in sittingdining room Level tiling in kitchen area
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?
2foot 5inches
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(s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed)
5foot on 1 side Suitable for a wheelchair user
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! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Lynbank 4 Mayfield Seahouses NE68 7SG
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)?
2foot No clear space
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided.
Main light 2 bedside lamps
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Free standing wardrobe No adjustment
Describe the floor surface.
Laminate floor
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
None
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
No TV
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. None
Bedroom 2 What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
2foot 5inches
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
No
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Twin beds
How wide is the space next to the bed(s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed)
When door open space narrows due to 2nd bed
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)?
2foot No clear space
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided.
Pendant ceiling light 2 bedside lamps
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Built in wardrobes No rail adjustment
Describe the floor surface.
Laminate floor
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
None
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
No TV
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
Lynbank 4 Mayfield Seahouses NE68 7SG
Bedroom 3 What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
2foot 5inches
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
No
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Single
How wide is the space next to the bed(s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed)
3foot Room for wheelchair
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)?
2foot No clear space
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided;
Ceiling light Bedside light
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Built in wardrobe with concertina doors Rail not adjustable
Describe the floor surface.
Laminate floor
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
None
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
No TV
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. None
Bathroom and toilets Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities i.e. no steps?
Level access
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
2foot 3 inches
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no raised lip?
Separate shower Slight lip
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat?
16inches
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal?
32inches pedestal
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever.
Twist taps Single mixer
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! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Lynbank 4 Mayfield Seahouses NE68 7SG
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted.
No grap rails
How well lit is the room.
Well lit with spotlights
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What is the colour scheme for these?
Pale grey walls White wood Grey towels
Describe the floor surface.
Level Tiled floor
Garden Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn.
Level access to rear from front door From back door 2 steps down through patio doors
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give details of what seating is available.
Wicker seating in garden Sunroom has variety of low sofas
What is the width of footpaths?
No footpaths just all level tiling/ tarmac
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used?
Level No gravel
Additional Information Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above.
A sunroom with small raised entry
State if you welcome assistance dogs. What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls?
Yes Water bowls and safe outdoor area
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile phone reception?
Internet available Free wifi Mobile reception good
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