Masons Cottage

Access Statement

Pre-arrival

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 - Newcastle to Berwick bus will stop for passengers at the main roundabout in Seahouses
Do you offer a collection service? No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property - Pavement Tarmac

Parking

Is parking available? Parking outside door of property
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance - Tarmac path then one step up to main entrance which is tiled
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance - Wall light at door Not motion sensitive

Entrance to Property

How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? One step and no handrail
Describe any ramp available at the entrance - No ramp
What is the clear door opening width? 2foot 3inches
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided - Well lit
Describe the floor surface - Even floor Tiled
The fridge/freezer is also stored here

Halls, stairs, landings, passageways

Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided - Well lit
How wide are the passageways? 30inches
Describe the floor surfaces - Laminate floor
Describe the stairs – There are 13 steps. There is a handrail on both sides of the staircase. Please note that the steps have narrow treads and are quite steep however each step is permanently lit.

Sitting/Lounge

Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it - From entrance through utility room to sitting room/kitchen. The property is all open plan downstairs
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 2foot 3inches
Describe the layout within the sitting room/lounge - Level access throughout ground floor. There are two 2 seater sofas, 4 dining chairs and a dining 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 - Very well lit with spotlights and wall lights
Describe the floor surface - Laminate floor

Kitchen

Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it – The kitchen is at the back of house. It is open plan and there is 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 hob at bench height. The oven below with drop down door
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 36inches
Is anything stored externally – The fridge/freezer is in the entrance porch
Describe how well lit the kitchen - Very well lit   
Describe the floor surface - Laminate floor

Bathroom and toilets

Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities i.e. no steps? No, the bathroom is on the ground floor
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 2foot 3inches
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath?  Level entry with no raised lip? There is only a shower in the property and no bath. The entry is level with a slight raised lip
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 16inches
What is the height of the washbasin? 32inches
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where – There are no grab rails
Describe the bathroom lighting – Ceiling lights
Describe the floor surface - Tiled floor

Bedroom 1

Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? 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? king
How wide is the space next to the bed(s)? 3foot
What is the height of the bed(s) to the top of the mattress? 2foot
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting - Well lit with ceiling lighting and bedside lamps
Describe the floor surface - Laminate floor

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)? 2foot  
What is the height of the bed(s) to the top of the mattress? 2foot
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting - Well lit with ceiling lighting and bedside lamps
Describe the floor surface. Laminate floor

Garden

Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn - Small open patio at front of property
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc - 1 step down to pavement then level access
Give details of what seating is available - Small table with 2 chairs