Platone Cottage

Access Statement

Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email: stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Platone Cottage
Alnmouth Village
NE66 2SG
Pre-Arrival
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. Alnmouth railway station is
approximately a mile away
State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Yes
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of
bus stop from property, route no.
There is a bus station linking the
railway station with Alnmouth
Village as well as other local
services
Do you offer a collection service? No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property. Paved
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.
Sainsburys 3 miles away in Alnwick
will deliver
Parking
State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of
spaces available and distance to the property entrance.
The cottage has designated parking
for 1 car 30 metres away situated in
a cul de sac
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance. A paved area with no steps
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park
to the property entrance.
Front door has people sensor light
and a public street light is nearby
Entrance to Property
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? Entrance door is at the side of the
property with no steps. It opens
into a small hall area
No handrail
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.
Level access
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email: stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Platone Cottage
Alnmouth Village
NE66 2SG
What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.)
90cm entrance porch reducing to
70cm
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Ceiling spotlights and table lights
throughout
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile). Combination of tiles, rugs and short
pile carpet
Kitchen
Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it. If steps, how
many?
The kitchen is accessed via 2 steps
to the left of the main entrance hall
The steps are 10cm high and 70cm
wide
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 70cm clear opening
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a
drop down or side-opening door?
Oven drop down 70cm
Hob 90cm
Microwave 90cm
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 90cm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer. Highest shelf 150cm
Lowest shelf 90cm
Describe any places to eat e.g. is there a table and chairs in the kitchen?
What is the clear height underneath the table? Describe the type of chairs,
with/without arms?
There is a small breakfast area with
2 stools without arms
Clear height underneath the bench
is 88cm
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can
these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
130cm
Yes
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap. Single mixer lever taps
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.
Spotlights and under wall cupboard
lights
Describe the floor surface. Tiled
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email: stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Platone Cottage
Alnmouth Village
NE66 2SG
Dining area and sitting room
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?
There is direct access from the
entrance hall to the dining and
sitting area
Level access throughout these areas
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair? Yes but would restrict thoroughfare
State the clear height underneath the dining table. 70cm
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms. 2 upright chairs without arms and 4
folding chairs
Describe the layout within the sitting room. Are there large spaces between furniture, what type of seating and tables are there e.g. high/low
tables, couches, and easy chairs?
1 sofa, 1 armchair
Limited access between furniture
Is the furniture moveable? Yes
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.
Well lit with spotlights
Describe the floor surface. Short pile carpet
Staircase
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Well lit with spotlights
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s).
dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many
14 steps, partially open riser with
quarter turn, 75cm wide, max
height 20cm with handrail
Describe the floor surface. Short pile carpet
Bedroom 1
Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many? No
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email: stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Platone Cottage
Alnmouth Village
NE66 2SG
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 82cm reducing to 61cm
Is there level access in the bedroom There is a step inside the door to
the main floor area in the room
16cm high x 61cm wide
Can furniture be moved around or removed? No
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.
Only room at the bottom of the bed
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)?
8cm to top of mattress
14cm under bed
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is
provided;
Ceiling spot and wall lights
Well lit
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Fitted wardrobes
Rails cannot be adjusted
Describe the floor surface. Short pile carpet
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 in bedroom
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? 77cm
Can furniture be moved around or removed? No
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? Double sofa bed
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer
onto bed.
80cm with restrictions
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)?
44cm to mattress
20cm under bed
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is
provided;
Well lit with spotlights
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email: stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Platone Cottage
Alnmouth Village
NE66 2SG
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Drawers only
Describe the floor surface. Short pile carpet
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 in bedroom
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm
clock.
No
Bathrooms
Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities
i.e. no steps?
Access to the bathroom is from the
landing via a door 62cm wide
Describe the shower. Over bath shower
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 40cm
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the
sink?
77cm
pedestal
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? Separate hot and cold taps
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where e.g. bath, shower,
WC.
Handles on bath
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling
lights, fluorescent tube shaving light;
Well lit with spotlights
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What
is the colour scheme for these?
White suite with blue walls & pastel
grey tiles
Describe the floor surface. Vinyl
Garden
Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn. Small patio area with decking
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 721380 Email: stay@staynorthumbria.co.uk www.staynorthumbria.co.uk
Access Statement
Platone Cottage
Alnmouth Village
NE66 2SG
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give
details of what seating is available.
Narrow garden area along the path
leading from the gate to the door of
the cottage
Level access
Seating area up 2 steps
What is the width of footpaths? 180cm
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used? Flag stones
Additional Information
Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above. None
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?
No run area
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile
phone reception?
BT wifi hotspot available at a cost
There is mobile phone reception
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