! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Hastings Dairy 151a Main St Seahouses NE68 7TT
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 just outside the property
Do you offer a collection service?
No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/cobbles/ uneven.
Paved and tarmac
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.
On site 2 spaces Immediately outside at front another space
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance e.g. level/stepped, firm/uneven, tarmac/gravel.
Paved and tarmac
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance.
At rear of property motion sensitive where 2 car parking spaces and access via rear door At front of property street lights and light above door with switch inside
Entrance to Property How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail?
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At rear of property 2 steps, 1 x 4inches, 1 x 2 inches At front no handrail,1 step x 2inches
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! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
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. What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.)
Hastings Dairy 151a Main St Seahouses NE68 7TT Level access throughout property 2foot 6inches
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Ceiling light
Describe the floor surface.
Tiled floor
Halls, stairs, landings, passageways Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
1 ceiling light
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmer frame/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
750mm
Describe the floor surfaces e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Carpet, short pile
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, handrail.
13 steps with a turn handrail on 1 side of the stairs
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
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
2foot 6 inches
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?
2 seater sofa, 3 seater sofa, coffee table
Is the furniture moveable?
Yes
Where there are TVs are subtitles/audio description available?
Yes
Describe how well 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
Hastings Dairy 151a Main St Seahouses NE68 7TT
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?
Back of house, level
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
2foot 5inches
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave.
Bench, hob height 35inches Oven under hob Oven has drop down door Microwave above hob
How high is the work surface/food preparation area?
35inches
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer.
Under counter fridge
State the clear height under the dining table
Normal
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms
Upright
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
4foot Can be moved to bench height
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 by spotlights
Describe the floor surface.
Tiles, level surface
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
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
No
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Double
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! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Hastings Dairy 151a Main St Seahouses NE68 7TT
How wide is the space next to the bed(s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed)
Not suitable 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 space underneath
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided.
Single pendant & 2 bedside lights
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Built in wardrobes rails not adjustable
Describe the floor surface.
Laminate floor
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided. Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
None No
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 is there?
Single
How wide is the space next to the bed(s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed)
Not suitable 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 space underneath
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided.
Pendant light Bedside table light
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Free standing wardrobe Rails 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
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! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Hastings Dairy 151a Main St Seahouses NE68 7TT
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. No
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 is there?
Single
How wide is the space next to the bed(s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed)
Not suitable 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 space underneath
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided;
Pendant light Bedside table light
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Built in wardrobes rails 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
Bathroom and toilets Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities?
Yes
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
2foot 5inches
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath?
Shower over corner bath
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 type taps
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! Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR Telephone: 01665 600850 Email:
[email protected] www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Hastings Dairy 151a Main St Seahouses NE68 7TT
Give details of any support/grab rails.
None
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights, fluorescent tube shaving light;
Central ceiling light Shaver light
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What is the colour scheme for these?
Neutral walls with white paintwork
Describe the floor surface.
Non slip tile
Garden Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn.
Patio & balcony
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped etc. Give details of what seating is available.
Flat None at present
What is the width of footpaths?
No footpath Soon to be level tiles
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.
From bedroom 1 there is 1 step up through french door to balcony which has a 2 seater settee, 2 chairs and a table
State if you welcome assistance dogs. What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls?
Yes Water bowl and outside area
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile phone reception?
Wifi on order and will be free once installed Mobile reception good
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