Railway Cottage

Access Statement

Description: Railway Cottage

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: Brassington 1.9 km

The nearest train station is: Matlock 7 miles

The nearest petrol station is: Wirksworth 3 miles

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Co-op, Wirksworth 3 miles

The nearest food shop is: Wirksworth 3 miles

The nearest pub/restaurant: Brassington 1.9km

Mobility equipment hire is: Matlock 7 miles

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Parking entrance to trail

Number of spaces available: 1 vehicles

For what sized car: Any

Parking surface is: Gravel

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload once parked? Yes please use trolly provided

Distance to property from parking: 160 meters

Distance to nearest public parking area: N/A

Is it pay and display? N/A

The width of the path to the property is: 10 FT

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

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: Approx 3FT

Number of steps to the main entrance: none

The height of the key safe is: Approx 4 FT

The height of the keyhole is: Approx 4FT

How many other entrances to the property are there? One

Is the entrance well lit? Yes 

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Tiles

Are there any rugs? Yes

The door widths within these areas are? Approx 3 FT
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? Yes

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? Yes

Kitchen

The flooring is: Tiles

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

The width of the doorways is: Approx 3 FT

What height is the worktop to the floor? Approx 3 FT

Is the oven set high or low? Average

The fridge height is: Approx 150cm

The freezer height is: Approx 150cm

Is crockery stored high or low: Top worktop draw

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? Yes

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? Yes

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? Microwave, Freezer, Washer/dryer in utility room

Bedrooms

How many floors does the property have? Two

The number of steps between floors is: 10 steps

The flooring is: Carpet

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes

The door widths are: Approx 3 FT

Bed sizes are: Super King, King,

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? Yes

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? Yes

Staircases & Landings

Is the Staircase Straight up and down? Yes

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top? No

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom? No

Does the staircase have a mid way winder? No

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade? N/A

Does the staircase have a handrail? no

Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate? Yes

Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)? No
Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm? Yes

Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °? No

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: Wood

Is the flooring level? Yes

Width of the doorways: Approx 3 FT

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? No

Is there a ground floor WC? Yes

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? Yes

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: Patio/lawn area

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? No

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? Steps to lawn area

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: Fair

Closest public telephone is: Wirksworth 3 miles

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

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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.