Dolphin Cottage

Access Statement

Access Statement

Property Name: Dolphin Cottage

Description: House

Pre-arrival and local facilities

Nearest bus stop: Well Court, Church Street, 0.1 mile

Nearest train station: Station Square, 0.3 mile

Nearest petrol station: Esso, Upgang Lane, 0.4 mile

Mobility equipment hire is:  Church House Centre, Flowergate, Whitby, 0.2 mile

Nearest food shop: Langbourne Road, Co-Op, 0.3 mile

Nearest pub/restaurant: Sandgate, 200 yards

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Public car park

Number of spaces available: 92, 3 disabled spaces

For what sized car: All cars and light vehicles

Parking surface is: Tarmac

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload once parked: Yes

Distance to property from parking: 0.1 mile

Distance to nearest public parking area: 0.1 mile

The car park is pay and display

The width of the path to the property is 98cm

The number of steps to the entrance is 3

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is 73cm

Number of steps to the main entrance is 1

The height of the key safe is 60cm

The height of the key hole is 117cm

How many other entrances to the property are there? None

The other entrance door widths are: N/A

Number of steps to the other entrances: N/A

Living and dining rooms

Type of flooring: Wood

Width of doorways: 73cm

Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture movable or fixed? Movable

Kitchen

Type of flooring: Tiled

Width of doorways: 73cm

Worktop height: 92cm

Is oven set high or low? Low

Fridge height: Under counter

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? 3

Number of steps between floors: 14 and 13

Type of flooring: Carpet

Width of the doorways: 73cm

Bed sizes: 3-4ft, 4’6”

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed? Movable

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Tiled and laminate

Width of the doorways: 67cm

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? Yes

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 firm, level, sloped and stepped

Is permanent seating provided? No

Is there outside lighting? No

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces? No

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

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? N/A

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: Variable

Closest public telephone is: Church Street

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? Mixed

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

Additional relevant information

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