Glebe House Cottages Access Statement - Updated 15th November 2008

Access Statement for Old Stables


Introduction
Old Stables is a self catering cottage sleeping up to 4 people. The property is furnished to a high standard with lovely views across the gardens to the woodlands and across the valley towards the church.
  
Old Stables 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 Old Stables is over uneven cobbled area of 206cm and up one step 3cm high and 20cm deep, 120cm wide. The threshold is 2cm high and   3cm wide.
There is a loose external doormat and a fixed internal doormat.
The external door is secured with a mortice key; a spare can be made available. Height of lock 112cm
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 101cm wide
 
Living Room Area
The external door opens directly into the open plan living room area which is square and fitted with carpet apart from the kitchen area which has fitted linoleum. There is a rectangular step 15cm high defined by a contrasting plastic strip
The living room area has a 2 seat sofa with two matching armchairs with loose covers and cushions, 2 wooden stools 68cm high, seat 32cm square.
Lighting from 5 bulb O/H chandelier with one table lamp & one standard lamp.
Electric fire in fireplace, 2 night storage heaters
Fire extinguisher fixed to wall by external door, smoke alarm near stairs
Remote controls for TV, DVD & Radio
 
Kitchen & Dining Area
The open plan kitchen entry is 120cm wide there is a metal strip from carpet to lino forming a slight drop.
It is lit with 3 spot lights .There is a stainless steel solid 4 ring hob, stainless steel sink & drainer with lever taps and mixer spout.
The oven is built in with controls at 116cm 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
There is a fridge with icebox & dishwasher under the worktop & cordless kettle.

The cookware is in the base units which are pale cream with contrasting cream worktops; the crockery & glassware is in the wall units 153cm high.
The narrowest point is between the fridge & dishwasher 99cm in front of the sink
There is a rectangular dining table 122cmm x 68cm with the gap between the legs as 2x100cm & 2x49cm, the under height is 63cm.
There are 4 wheel back dining chairs with a seat height of 46cm

Stairs & landing
Fitted carpet, 15stairs 18cm high.
Fixed wooden handrail on left going up, smoke alarm above sitting area
Wooden stairgates fixed top & bottom
L shaped landing with fitted carpet, natural light from Velux window

Bathroom
Non- slip bathmats & white “no contrast” Egyptian cotton bath & hand towels are provided in all bathrooms, one set per person
Square with wood effect lino. Narrowest point basin to bath 76cm. Door width 67cm opens outwards, level change over metal strip
O/H light, light & mirror over sink, Shaver point
Jacuzzi bath with thermostatic shower over, shower curtain, mixer taps 2 handrails in bath, bath height 58cm, bath edge width 12cm
Cross head basin taps
Electric heated ladder towel rail, opening window

Bedrooms
All bedding is non-allergenic with sanitized mattresses & Egyptian cotton bed linen
Bed 1 - door width 77cm fitted carpet, metal strip on threshold
5’ (156cm) double divan bed 65cm high, narrowest point between bed & night storage heater 53cm O/H light, 2 bedside lights, 1x2 bulb wall light
Opening width of wardrobe 42cm, hanging rail 185cm high, large wall mirror
Chest of drawers 76cm high, 36cm deep, 78cm wide – does not protrude
Night storage heater
Bed 2 – door width 74cm, metal strip on threshold, level change
Twin beds (3’) 95cm wide 191 cm long, 54cm high, narrowest point between beds 43cm. O/H light with pull cord 1x2 bulb wall light, 1 bedside light
Opening width of wardrobe 52cm, hanging rail 185cm high
Chest of drawers 67cm high, 36cm deep, 63cm wide, large wall mirror
Night storage heater

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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