Glebe House Cottages Access Statement - Updated 15th November 2008
Access Statement for Coach House
Introduction
Coach House is a self catering cottage sleeping up to 6 people. The property is furnished to a high standard with lovely views across the formal gardens to the fields beyond and also across to the woodland.
Coach House is one of 7 cottages at Glebe House and is set in 5 acres of gardens and woodland. It is peaceful and secluded but only 5 minutes walk from the local shop, Post Office and Village Pub.
Pre-Arrival
We are always happy to try and assist with any booking, please call us and just ask...................
We are very sorry but due to the listed nature of the buildings and their restrictions, we are not accessible to anyone in a wheelchair who has limited mobility and is not able to climb stairs as there are no cottages with all facilities on one level.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
There is a dedicated car park at Glebe House providing 9 bays plus space for another 5 cars - this car park is gravel leading to a tarmac path which in turn leads to the cottages. There is a slight step from the gravel to the tarmac of 2cm. There is automatic security lighting in the car park and along the short pathway to the cottages.
There is also space outside the main house for 6 cars on the tarmac drive. There are both security lights and fixed lights here giving good lighting at night.
Entrance
Entrance to Coach House is over a cobbled area of @ 170cm. There is one step 2cm high and 23cm deep, 81cm wide. The threshold is 2cm high and 4.5cm wide.
There is a loose external doormat and a fixed internal doormat.
The external door is secured with a mortice key at 107cm high, spares can be made available.
There is an external light adjacent to the door and operated externally.
Door is solid with the name in contrast letters so clearly visible.
The door is 79cm wide
Hall, Stairs & landing leading to Open Plan Living Area
Fitted carpet, 16 stairs 18cm high, ¼ landing 93 x 90cm, 1 stair 22cm high.
Fixed wooden handrail on left going up, smoke alarm at top on ceiling
Wooden stair gate fixed at the top
L shaped hall with fitted carpet, narrowest point between stairs & bedroom door 85cm
Night storage heater & fire extinguisher
Living Room Area
The stairs open directly into the open plan living room area which is square and fitted with carpet apart from the kitchen area which has fitted linoleum.
The living room area has a 2 x 2 1/2 seat leather sofas, 2 wooden stools 68cm high, seat 32cm square.
Lighting from 2 x 2 bulb O/H lights on beam with two table lamps & one standard lamp.
Electric fire in fireplace, 2 night storage heaters
Remote controls for TV, DVD & Radio
Door to bedroom 3
Kitchen & Dining Area
The open plan kitchen entry is 112cm wide there is a metal strip from carpet to lino floor forming a slight ridge.
There is a stainless steel solid 4 ring hob, stainless steel sink & drainer with lever taps and mixer spout. 3 spot lights
Built in oven, controls at 115cm high. The top oven/grill has a drop down door and the main oven R/H opening door. The microwave is 131cm from the floor above the oven.
Fire blanket next to oven, Fire extinguisher next to sink
Fridge with icebox & dishwasher under the worktop, Corded kettle.
The crockery & cookware is in the base units which are cream with contrasting cream worktops; the glassware is in the wall units 150cm high.
The narrowest point is between the oven & dishwasher 92cm
There is a rectangular dining table 138cm x 76cm with the gap between the legs as 2x108cm & 2x 47cm, the under height is 62cm.
There are 6 pine dining chairs with backs and a seat height of 45cm
Bathrooms
Non- slip bathmats & white “no contrast” Egyptian cotton bath & hand towels are provided in all bathrooms, one set per person
Family Bathroom - rectangular room with wood effect lino, 117cm door to bath. Door width 67cm, level change over metal strip
4 Halogen spotlights with light over mirror, Shaver point, 1 large wall mirror
Bath with shower over, mixer taps and shower curtain, bath height 53cm, bath edge width 4cm
Cross head basin taps
Electric Heated towel rail
En-suite bathroom – Electric Shower, cubicle 64 x 70cm wide cm wide, step into shower tray 29cm high, 8cm threshold, glass door with motifs
Basin has cross head taps with light over mirror, 1 central spot
Ceramic floor tiles with contrast inner squares
Door width (curtain only) 69cm
Narrowest point between wall & toilet (set in chimney!) 66cm
Electric wall heater cm high and extractor fan
Bedrooms
All bedding is non-allergenic with sanitized mattresses & Egyptian cotton bed linen
Bed 1 – downstairs; door width 75cm fitted carpet, metal strip on threshold
4’6” (136cm) double divan bed 61cm high, narrowest point between bed & window wall 29cm O/H light, 2 bedside lights, 1 2 bulb wall light
Opening width of wardrobe 48cm, hanging rail 185cm high
Chest of drawers 124cm high, 35cm deep, 61cm wide – does not protrude
Night storage heater
Bed 2 – downstairs: fitted carpet, door width 75cm, metal strip on threshold
Twin beds 95cm wide 194cm long, narrowest point between beds 63cm
1 O/H light, 2 bulb wall light, 1 bedside light
Opening width of wardrobe 52cm, hanging rail 186cm high
Chest of drawers 77cm high, 41cm deep, 53cm wide
Electric wall heater with timer
Bed 3 – upstairs: fitted carpet door width 82cm, metal strip on threshold, step down 9cm high, 27cm deep
Bunk beds 95cm wide 191 cm long, lower bunk 48cm, top bunk 115cm, fixed 3 rung ladder with guard rails
Narrowest point between wardrobe & beds 58cm
Opening width of wardrobe 45cm, hanging rail 188cm high
Chest of drawers 76cm high, 39cm deep, 50cm wide
O/H light, 1 bedside lamp
Electric wall heater with timer
Public Areas
Lobby to Games Room & Bar: Entrance door 83cm wide with a step 9cm high and the threshold 15cm deep. Floor is lino & level.
There is a Public payphone here along with a desk and two stools for using the Wi-Fi service.
Information leaflets about the area are presented here.
There are 10 brick & concrete steps with a handrail on right down into Games Room & Bar:
The floor is either lino or slate and is level. The ceiling height is restricted at 186cm and there is no natural light or windows.
There are fire doors and Emergency lighting
Function Room: accessed through Games Room.
This room has a wood burning stove and is carpeted. It has 2 non opening windows
There is a Fire Exit up 10 stairs into the Main House from this room
There is a Fire Extinguisher and Emergency lighting
Public Toilets: in the entrance to the Games Room. There are two toilets one for Ladies which has an external window & one for Gents which has artificial lighting on a time delay switch.
Floor is lino & level.
Laundry
There is an external laundry room opposite the cottages. It comprises of two front loading washing machines and two front loading tumble driers. All operated by a £1 coin meter. There is also an iron & ironing board, a stainless steel sink and drainer and a small chest freezer, all for the use of guests. There is also a selection of beach toys etc for guests use.
There is level access is through a stable door, the floor is painted concrete.
Swimming Pool
The entrance to pool area is along a paved path with two small steps and through a gate.
The pool is 10m (36’) long x 5m (18’) wide and 1.35m (4.5’) deep. It is accessed by 5 Roman steps along one side. The surrounding area is paved with York Stone slabs and is level.
There are warning/information signs in the pool area and no lifeguard cover is provided.
Grounds & Gardens
Glebe House Cottages are set in 5 acres of gardens & woodland. There are many changes of level and many different types of surface underfoot. Generally it is not suitable for wheelchairs. Persons suffering from reduced mobility, visual or balance problems may find difficulty in some areas.
Additional Information
A full Welcome Folder in Dyslexia friendly font is provided detailing how to use all equipment in the cottage together with local area information.
All the cottages are non smoking.
We welcome 1 well behaved dog per cottage; please inform us when booking
Future Plans
We have a rolling programme of improvements to the décor and content of the cottages and grounds; just keep visiting to see the differences!
Contact Telephone and Email Address
We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone 01288 381272 or email alison@glebehousecottages.co.uk
Created: 14 October 2008
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