Boca Chica Beach House

Access Statement

Pre-Arrival
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station.
8 miles to Morpeth Station
State whether an accessible taxi service is available.
Lots of local Taxi services
Blyth 01670 540222
Bedlington 01670 828828
Newcastle 0191 262 6666
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus stop from property, route no.
Bus service poor only twice a day. GoNorth East bus service.
Do you offer a collection service?
No collection service.
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/cobbles/uneven.
Access to property via tarmac road. Paved court yard.
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
None
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Asda,Sainsburys,Tescos delivery, fine prior to arrival.

Parking
State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of spaces available and distance to the property entrance.
Parking outside property for up to 3 vehicles.
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance e.g. level/stepped, firm/uneven, tarmac/gravel.
Tarmac
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance.
Street lighting

Entrance to Property
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail?
1 step no hand rail
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 level access
What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.)
80cm
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Ceiling spot lights throughout
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Hard wood flooring with rugs

Halls, stairs, landings, passageways
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Ceiling spot lights throughout
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmerframe/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
100cm
Describe the floor surfaces e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Hard wood floor throughout
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s). dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many
Stairs- single steps very steep giving access to loft area. Stairgate available.

Sitting Room / 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?
One step from outside directly into sitting room via door.
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
80cm
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?
Low 3 seater leather sofa room around furniture
Is the furniture moveable?
Furniture moveable
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 spot lights throughout
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile).
Hard wood floor throughout

Dining Room/Area
Describe where the dining room is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access ramp(s) or step(s). If steps, how many?
Dining room accessible directly from sitting room via open plan lounge
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
N/A open plan
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair?
Yes space around the table for a wheelchair
State the clear height underneath the dining table.
83cm
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms.
Upright chairs without arms – highchair available on request
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Ceiling spotlights throughout
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile)
Hard wood floor throughout

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?
Level access to kitchen
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles?
79cm
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a drop down or side-opening door?
Drop down oven door.
How high is the work surface/food preparation area?
92cm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer.
26cm 55cm
Describe any places to eat e.g. is there a table and chairs in the kitchen?
No eating area in kitchen
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
All can be moved to lower cupboards upon request
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap.
Single mixer tap
List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees.
None
Describe how well/evenly lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided.
Ceiling spot lights throughout
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Hardwood flooring throughout

Bedroom 1
Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many?
2 ground floor bedrooms
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
77cm
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
Furniture can be removed
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.
65cm
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)?
62cm
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided;
Well lite with ceiling light and bedside lights
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Small wardrobe fixed rail. Accessible drawers
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Hardwood flooring throughout
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
Goose and duck down pillows. Replacement at request in advance
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
Yes
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?
80cm
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
Yes
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Zip linked 2 singles or 1 double
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed).
95cm
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)?
66cm
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided;
Well-lit ceiling spot lights and bedside lights
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Small wardrobe fixed rail. Accessible drawers
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Hard wood floor throughout
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
Goose and duck down pillows. Replacement at request in advance
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it?
No television in second bedroom
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock.
None

Bathrooms, Shower-Rooms And Toilets
Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities i.e. no steps?
Access to bathroom via hallway no en-suite
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
84 cm
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no raised lip?
Opening to shower wet room 57cm, small lip to access
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat?
47cm
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where e.g. bath, shower, WC.
None
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights, fluorescent tube shaving light;
Ceiling lamp well lit
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What is the colour scheme for these?
Grey and white walls blue colour scheme towels etc
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. non-slip/laminate/tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile).
Hard wood floor and tiles

Garden
Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn.
Lawn area with mature planted shrubs and trees. Gravel path from small gravel drive around to rear door. Paved area from rear door.
Steps from rear door to path. Path leads to a gate giving access to beach by a steep path.
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give details of what seating is available.
As above garden flat but steps from rear door.
What is the width of footpaths?
60cm
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used?
As above mixed gravel and paved area.

Additional Information
Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above.
High chair, travel cot on request
Assistance dogs, it is illegal to refuse to accept working assistance dogs.
What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls?
Court yard and bowls provided
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile phone reception?
Free wi-fi in most rooms. Mobile reception in area good.