Frances

Description

This charming cottage is situated in a quiet yard in the centre of Whitby. It has private off-street parking and outside seating. The cottage is bright and comfortable. It is very close to the beach, the Swing Bridge, shops and cafes.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance: Hallway.
Lounge/Kitchen: TV with DVD, radio and CD player. Fridge with icebox, electric cooker with electric oven and grill, washing machine, microwave.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, TV with DVD.
Bathroom: Walk-in shower, toilet, washbasin, heated towel rail, cupboard.

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 2: Single bed, hanging rail, chest of drawers, fitted storage cupboard, TV with DVD, open staircase.

Pets: Sorry, no pets.
Parking: Off-street parking for one car. Parking space needs to be vacated by 10 am on day of departure.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Short breaks: Accepted anytime. Min. three nights.
Notes: Please bring your own towels. WiFi is not available. Mobile phone signal is variable. No smoking at this property.

Area Information

Whitby
Whitby is a popular choice for visitors all year round. It is well known for its long sandy beach and delicious seafood. The river Esk flows through the town to the sea and cottages are perched on the hills on each side, with cobbled streets and historic yards providing a maze of places to explore. The town has a fantastic mix of modern shops and services, traditional stores and boutique shops. Whitby jet continues to be made into beautiful jewellery and sold in a number of shops.  There are plenty of excellent restaurants which serve local fish and seafood, as well as a wonderful choice of cafes and tearooms.

The ruins of Whitby Abbey stand dominantly on the clifftop and can be reached by climbing the 199 steps from the old town. The Abbey is said to have been the inspiration for Bram Stoker's novel Count Dracula, and its gothic splendour is the perfect place from which to take in some truly stunning views over the town, harbour and coastline. Whitby harbour is steeped in history and visitors can see where British explorer Captain James Cook first worked as an apprentice before setting sail and discovering Australia. A statue of this great explorer stands proudly above the town, along with some huge whalebones, a sign of the town's maritime history. The harbour is a buzz of activity and you can enjoy early mornings watching the fishing boats come ashore before getting first choice of their catch of the day.

There's always something happening throughout the town, with festivals and fairs are held throughout the year. These include Whitby Folk Week and the Whitby Regatta, and there are two popular Goth festivals each year. For more information on Whitby and the surrounding area and local events see our Yorkshire Coast Guide and the Festivals & Events Guide.

Access Statement

Access Statement 

Property Name: Frances 

Description: House 

Pre-arrival 

The nearest bus stop is: Whitby bus Station, 5/10 minutes 

The nearest train station is: Whitby Train Station, 5/10 minutes 

The nearest food shop is: Co-op, 5/10 minutes 

The nearest pub/restaurant is: The Star 

The nearest petrol is: Sainsburys, 1.5 miles 

Mobility equipment hire is: Whitby DAG, Flowergate, Whitby 

Arrival and car parking 

Type of parking available: On-site 

For what sized cars? Medium 

Good space to unload once parked? Yes 

Number of spaces available: 1 

The parking surface is: Tarmac 

Distance to the property from the parking: Outside property 

Is parking level? Slight slope 

Distance to nearest parking area: Church Street 

Is it pay and display? Yes 

The width of the path to the property is: Wide 

How many steps are there en route to the entrance: 1 

Main entrance 

How many entrances are there to the property? 1 

The doors widths are: Standard 

Keyhole height: Standard 

How many steps are there to the entrance: 1 

Living and dining rooms 

The flooring is: Linoleum 

The door widths are: Standard 

Is there good space between the furniture: Yes 

Is it movable or fixed: Movable 

Kitchen 

The flooring is: Linoleum 

The door widths are: Standard 

The worktop height is: Standard 

Is the oven set high or low? Low 

The fridge height is: Low 

The freezer height is: Low 

Is crockery stored high or low? High 

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen area, if so which and where: Mop bucket/mop upstairs 

Bedrooms and landings 

How many floors does the property have: 3 

The number of steps between floors is: Varied 

The flooring is: Carpet 

The door widths are: Standard 

Bed sizes are: 3-4ft, 5ft 

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed: Movable 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms 

The door widths are: Standard 

Is there an accessible or adapted WC?: No 

Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower?: Accessible 

Is there a ground floor WC?: No 

Is there a ground floor bath or shower room?: No 

Does the bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted: No 

Is there any shower where access is level rather than having to step up?: Level 

The flooring is: Linoleum 

Outdoor facilities 

External areas are: Firm and slightly sloped 

Permanent seated is provided 

There is outside lighting 

There is colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg white on edge of steps)  

There are no footpaths to follow for visually impaired/mobility impaired  

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

There are no other hazards such as ponds, water features, steep areas  

General 

Is there a land line for guests to use? No 

Mobile reception details: Ok 

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

Are electrical sockets generally set low or high? Low 

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

Any other information:  

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