Fidra

Access Statement

Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 600850 Email: enquiries@northumberlandcottages.com www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Fidra Cottage
Embleton
Pre-Arrival
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. Alnmouth - 6/7 miles
State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Yes
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of
bus stop from property, route no.
Bus stop 300m from house
Timetables on bus stop
Do you offer a collection service? No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/cobbles/ uneven.
Paved courtyard with gravel
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people
e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
North East Mobility Solutions at
Berwick upon Tweed
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or
state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Sainsburys, Tesco and any online
store
Parking
State whether parking is available on site. 2 spaces in grounds
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance. Gravel
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park
to the property entrance.
Outside light motion sensor
Entrance to Property
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? Front door has 15cm step onto level
access point
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.
No ramps
Level access
What is the clear door opening width? 90cm
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g.
ceiling spotlights.
Outside light motion sensor
Describe the floor surface. Wood
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 600850 Email: enquiries@northumberlandcottages.com www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Fidra Cottage
Embleton
Hall & stairs
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided. Ceilng and wall lights
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmer
frame/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
85cm
Describe the floor surfaces. Wood in entrance hall
Short pile carpet on stairs
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s).
dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many
Single quarter landing after 4 steps
then 9 steps
Steps 16cm high 22cm wide
Handrail present on left
Bathroom
Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities
i.e. no steps?
Ground floor
Level access
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 80cm
Describe the shower. Shower over bath
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 50cm
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the
sink i.e. no pedestal?
90cm
Pedestal
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever. hand turn
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where e.g. bath, shower,
WC.
none fitted
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling
lights, fluorescent tube shaving light;
Ceiling light
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What
is the colour scheme for these?
Ivory
Towels not provided
Describe the floor surface. Wood
Bedrooms And Sleeping Areas
Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many? Yes, 3
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 80cm
Can furniture be moved around or removed? No
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 600850 Email: enquiries@northumberlandcottages.com www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Fidra Cottage
Embleton
Bedroom 1
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.
Suitable for wheelchair user
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)?
60cm
30cm
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided; Ceiling light
Bedside lamps
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Wardrobe and drawers
None adjustable
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
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. None
Bedrooms 2 & 3
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? Twin
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer
onto bed.
not suitable for wheelchair users
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)?
60cm
30cm
Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided; Ceiling light
Bedside lamp
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Wardrobe and drawers
Not adjustable
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile). 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
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. None
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 600850 Email: enquiries@northumberlandcottages.com www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Fidra Cottage
Embleton
Sitting Room/dining area
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?
Staircase to living room on 1st floor
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?
2 x 2 large seater sofas
2 easy chairs
coffee 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
Patio windows
Ceiling lights
Floor standing lamp
Describe the floor surface. Short pile carpet
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair? Yes but living room/dining area on
1st floor
State the clear height underneath the dining table. 26inches
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms. Seating for 6
Upright chairs with no arms
Describe how well lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided. Open plan room with feature patio
windows
Ceiling light
Floor standing lamp
Describe the floor surface. Short pile carpet
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?
Through door from sitting room
Level access
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 80cm
restricted opening
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a
drop down or side-opening door?
90cm
Oven has drop down door
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 90cm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer. Built in fridge/freezer
6foot
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Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR
Telephone: 01665 600850 Email: enquiries@northumberlandcottages.com www.northumberlandcottages.com
Access Statement
Fidra Cottage
Embleton
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can
these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
140cm
No
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap. Single mixer tap
List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle Kettle is cordless
Describe how well lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided. Striplight
Describe the floor surface. Wood
Garden
Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn. Grassed area for sitting out
Table and bench provided
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Flat
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used? Gravel
Additional Information
Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above. Property has electric meter
Towels not provided
State if you welcome assistance dogs. What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls?
Dogs welcome
Water bowl
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile
phone reception?
Wifi available
Mobile signal varied
Payphone in property
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