Seacot - 5 The Wamses

Access Statement

Pre-Arrival
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. Alnmouth Station - 15 Miles
Berwick Station - 20 Miles
State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Nearest firm Seahouses - 3 Miles
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus stop from property, route no.
ArrivaBus.co.uk
X18 - Newcastle - Bewick
Nearest stop outside Craster Arms, Beadnell
Do you offer a collection service? No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/cobbles/ uneven.
Paved, Grass and Track
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Asda, Tesco and Sainsburys 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.
Space for 4 cars by door
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance e.g. level/stepped, firm/uneven, tarmac/gravel.
Paved, level
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance.
Light outside door

Entrance to Property
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail?
No steps, 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 ramp, No handrail
What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.)
750mm
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
enter into kitchen - ceiling spot lights
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Tiled Flooring

Halls, stairs, landings, passageways
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Evenly lit with ceiling lights
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmer frame/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
750mm
Describe the floor surfaces e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Carpet/Wood

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?
Step to lounge
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 750mm
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?
Level floor, 2 Settees, Window seat
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.
Wall lights and a ramp
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile). Carpet, short pile

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?
N/A
Is there space around the table for a wheelchair? Yes
State the clear height underneath the dining table. 76cm
What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms.
Upright chairs without arms and bench seating round the table with cushions and stools
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided.
Large light over dining table
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile)
Tiled

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 from door
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 750mm
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a drop down or side-opening door?
Free stannic cooker with drop down grill - 900mm
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 900mm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer.
Highest shelf 1600mm
Lowest Drawer - floor level
What is the clear height underneath the table? Describe the type of chairs, with/without arms?
Kitchen table, 1 Bench, 4 chairs, 2 stools
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
Bottom of wall, unit 1400mm
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.
Cordless kettle, revolving 360°
Describe how well/evenly lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided.
Ceiling spot lights
Hanging lights over table
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Tile/Wooden

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?
750mm
Can furniture be moved around or removed?
Yes
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked?
Downstairs 1 King bed, 1 Twin room and 1 Bunk room
Upstairs - 1 King room and 1 Double room
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed).
750mm
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)?
High varies from 52mm to 56mm
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is
provided;
Ceiling lights and bedside lamps
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted?
Wardrobes and drawers available
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile).
Short pile carpets
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
Available on request
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions
available on how to use it?
N/A
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm
clock.
N/A

Bathrooms, Shower-Rooms And Toilets
Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities
i.e. no steps?
Yes
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles?
750mm
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no raised lip?
Over bath
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat?
400mm
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal?
830mm with pedestal
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever.
Levers and Taps
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;
Well lit with ceiling spot lights
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels.
What is the colour scheme for these?
Grey wall tiles, grey lino floor and white towels
Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. non-slip/laminate/tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile).
Grey patterned lino

Garden
Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn.
Patio and lawn
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give details of what seating is available.
steps our of french door. Steep garden area, table and benches
What is the width of footpaths?
N/A
Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used?
N/A

Additional Information
Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above.
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?
Dogs very welcome
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile phone reception?
Free Wifi, Mobile reception fairly good.