Brams Lair

Access Statement

Access Statement

Property Name: Bram’s Lair

Description: Apartment

Pre-arrival and local facilities

Nearest bus stop: Crescent Avenue, 90m

Nearest train station: Whitby, 600m

Nearest petrol station: Harrisons, Upgang Lane, 500m

Mobility equipment hire is: Whitby DAG, Flowergate, Whitby

Nearest food shop: Skinner Street, 0.3 mile

Nearest pub/restaurant: The Met, 0.3 mile

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Street

Number of spaces available: Approx 70

For what sized car: Standard

Parking surface is: Road, tarmac

Is the parking level: Yes with very slight incline

Is there good space to unload once parked: Yes if nearby

Distance to property from parking: 25m-250m

Distance to nearest public parking area: 100m

The car park is pay and display

The width of the path to the property is 2m

The number of steps to the entrance is 1 (to door 6)

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is99cm then 80cm

Number of steps to the main entrance is 6 (1 then 5 more, after 25 yards)

The height of the key safe is:

The height of the key hole is 140cm then 85 at the apartment

How many other entrances to the property are there? None accessible (fire escape)

The other entrance door widths are: 76cm apartment front door

Number of steps to the other entrances: 6 steps down to fire escape exit

Public Areas

Is there a lift? No

Number of steps to the apartment: 6 up but 10 down to keysafe

Width of public corridors: 1.5m

Type of flooring: Carpet

Living and dining rooms

Type of flooring: Carpet

Width of doorways: 76cm then internal door 71cm

Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture movable or fixed? Movable

Kitchen

Type of flooring: Laminate

Width of doorways: No door

Worktop height: 90cm

Is oven set high or low? Low

Fridge height: Low

Freezer height N/A

Is crockery stored in high or low cupboards: High

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

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have? All arranged over one floor

Number of steps between floors: 0

Type of flooring: Carpet

Width of the doorways: 70cm

Bed sizes: Bunks, upper 3ft lower 4ft, 5ft

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed? Movable

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Laminate/vinyl

Width of the doorways: 65cm and 70cm

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 – apartment on ground floor

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? All ground floor

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? 5cm step (shower door rail)

Outdoor facilities

External areas are firm, level, sloped, stepped, ramped

Is permanent seating provided? No

Is there outside lighting? Yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces? No

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? No

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? No

Are there any other hazards? 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?

Mobile phone reception information: Good – some 4G

Closest public telephone is: Royal Hotel/Leisure Centre

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

Are electrical sockets generally set low or high? Low

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No – all alarms audible, not strobe

Additional relevant information

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property: Dining table uses removable benches for seating but a wheelchair can easily be accommodated.  TV wall-mounted above ‘fireplace’ does not swivel but plenty of space to view from front. Bath and shower separate – shower just inside bathroom door entrance, inward opening door.

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