Holly Homestead

Access Statement

Property Name: Holly Homestead 

Property Location: Middleton-By-Youlgrave 

Description: 

Pre-arrival and local facilities 

The nearest bus stop is: At the bottom of the road. 

The nearest train station is: Matlock. 6.5 Miles. 

The nearest petrol station is: Newhaven Services, 3 Miles. 

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Tesla Destination Charger, Bakewell. 3.6 Miles. 

The nearest food shop is: Youlgreave, 1.2 Miles. 

The nearest pub/restaurant: The Farmyard, Youlgreave, 1.2 Miles.

Mobility equipment hire is: Derbyshire Mobility Shop, Matlock. 12.7 Miles 

Arrival and car parking 

Type of parking available: On Road Parking. 

Number of spaces available: Up to 2 cars. 

For what sized car: Any. 

Parking surface is: Road. 

Is the parking level: Yes. 

Is there good space to unload once parked? Yes. 

Distance to property from parking: None. 

Distance to nearest public parking area:  On Street Parking Near By. 

Is it pay and display? No. 

The width of the path to the property is:  

How many steps are there en route to the entrance? None. 

Main entrance 

The main entrance door width is: Standard. 

Number of steps to the main entrance: Two. 

The height of the key safe is: 130cm Above the Floor. 

The height of the keyhole is: 80cm. 

How many other entrances to the property are there? Front Door. 

Is the entrance well lit? There is a sensor light.

Living and dining rooms 

The flooring is: Living room is Carpet. Dining room is flagstone. 

Are there any rugs? Yes in dining room. 

The door widths within these areas are? Standard. 
 
Is there good space between furniture? Yes. 

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable. 

Is the floor level and step free? Yes. 

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? No. 

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? No. 

Kitchen 

The flooring is: Flagstone. 

Is the floor level and step free? One internal stone step up into the kitchen.

The width of the doorways is: Standard. 

What height is the worktop to the floor? 1 Meter.  

Is the oven set high or low? Low. Freestanding Oven. 

The fridge height is: Tall fridge. 

The freezer height is: Under counter sized freezer - located in the basement.

Is crockery stored high or low: High. 

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? No. 

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? No. 

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? No. 

Bedrooms  

How many floors does the property have? Two. 

The number of steps between floors is: Ten 

The flooring is: Carpet. 

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes. 

The door widths are: Standard. 

Bed sizes are: Two Single Beds & One Double 

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable. 

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? No. 

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? No. 

Staircases & Landings 

Is the Staircase Straight up and down? No. 

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top? No. 

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom? Yes. 

Does the staircase have a mid way winder? No. 

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade? No. 

Does the staircase have a handrail? Yes, on the right going up.

Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate? No. 

Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)? Yes. 

Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm? Yes. 

Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °? Yes.. 

Is the landing space narrow? No. 

Is the landing well lit? Yes. 

Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm? N/A 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms 

Type of flooring: Wooden Flooring. 

Is the flooring level? Yes. 

Width of the doorways: Standard. 

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No. 

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? No. 

Is there a ground floor WC? No. 

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? No. 

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? No. 

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? No. 

Outdoor facilities 

External areas are: Front & Rear. 

Is permanent seating provided? Yes. 

Is there outside lighting? Yes. 

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (e.g. edges of steps) Yes. 

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? Yes. 

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? Yes. Gates. 

Are there any other hazards (e.g. ponds, water features)? No. 

General 

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No. 

If yes, does it accept incoming calls only or incoming and outgoing calls? N/A 

Mobile phone reception information: Weak. 

Closest public telephone is: N/A. (Red phone box opposite the cottage now had defibrillator installed.) 

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not  

cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes. 

Can you easily access a light switch in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes. 

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No. 

Additional relevant information 

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property: 

The attached Accessibility Guide requirement summary represents best practice guidance in terms of things that should be considered in the preparation of your Accessibility Guide. This information is not advice and should not be treated as such, nor should it be used as a substitute for reading the relevant legislation or considering the applicability of the legislation to your holiday property.