George Stephenson Cottage

Access Statement

Access Statement 

Property Name: Nigel Stevenson Cottage 

Description: Bungalow/cottage 

Pre-arrival 

The nearest bus stop is: Grosmont, 300m 

The nearest train station is: Grosmont, 300m 

The nearest food shop is: Grosmont convenience store, 300m 

The nearest pub/restaurant is: Station Tavern 

The nearest petrol is: Whitby, 5 miles 

Mobility equipment hire is: Whitby DAG, Flowergate, Whitby 

Arrival and car parking 

Type of parking available: On-site 

For what sized cars? Any 

Good space to unload once parked? Yes 

Number of spaces available: 1 

The parking surface is: Stone 

Distance to the property from the parking: 10-20m 

Is parking level? Yes 

Distance to nearest parking area:  

Is it pay and display?  

The width of the path to the property is: 2-5m 

How many steps are there en route to the entrance: 0 

Main entrance 

How many entrances are there to the property? 1 

The doors widths are: 74-105cm 

Keyhole height: 112cm 

How many steps are there to the entrance: 1 

Living and dining rooms 

The flooring is: Carpet 

The door widths are: 82cm 

Is there good space between the furniture: Narrow at one point but sofa can be moved over 

Is it movable or fixed: Movable 

Kitchen 

The flooring is: Tiled 

The door widths are: 74-82cm 

The worktop height is: 92cm 

Is the oven set high or low?  

The fridge height is: Ground to 92cm 

The freezer height is: Floor to 92cm 

Is crockery stored high or low? High 

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen area, if so which and where:  

Bedrooms and landings 

How many floors does the property have: 0 

The number of steps between floors is: 0 

The flooring is: Carpet 

The door widths are: 104cm 

Bed sizes are: 4'6”  

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed: Movable 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms 

The door widths are: 74cm 

Is there an accessible or adapted WC?: Yes 

Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower?: No 

Is there a ground floor WC?: Yes 

Is there a ground floor bath or shower room?: Yes 

Does the bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted: Yes 

Is there any shower where access is level rather than having to step up?: No 

The flooring is: Tiled 

Outdoor facilities 

External areas are: Level and sloped 

Permanent seated is provided 

There is outside lighting 

There is no colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg white on edge of steps)  

There are footpaths to follow for visually impaired/mobility impaired  

There are no barriers to entry into any part of the garden  

There are other hazards such as ponds, water features, steep areas  

General 

Is there a land line for guests to use? No except in emergencies at the main house 

Mobile reception details: Not good 

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not WC or baths)?: Yes 

Are electrical sockets generally set low or high? Low 

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

Any other information: Parking available reasonably close, uneven grass surface from the car to the concrete path – some 8m – on a slight gradient. 

This access statement has been completed by the owner and Ingrid Flute's is not to be held responsible for the content therein.