Mount Cottage

Access Statement

Introduction

The cottage was built in the early 18th century and is located near the top of Cliff Street on the west side of Whitby.
Traffic passes the property immediately outside the front door and, therefore, care should be taken when exiting. Cliff Street allows one- way traffic only and does not allow parking. A drop-off point for luggage is possible at the top of the street (approximately 15 metres from the property). Car parking is available either in the streets close by (scratch card needed and supplied in the gift pack at the cottage) or in pay and display car parks. Shops, sea front, beach and public toilets are all within a few minutes walk. The views from the property are unbeatable.
The current owners purchased the property in 2004 and have provided substantial improvements to the facilities - new balcony for sitting out, en-suite bathroom on the ground floor, shower room on the 2nd floor, all new furniture throughout, new flooring and carpets and flat-screen televisions with a DVD located in the sitting room.
The business has received excellent comments from visitors and many repeat bookings.

Pre-Arrival

o All visitors receive a brochure outlining all the facilities and a map of Whitby showing location and visitor information.
o Contact details (telephone, mobile, email) are also forwarded to the visitor.
o If booking is through Ingrid Flute (Flowergate) then the keys are obtained though them.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

o There is no car parking at the premises
o Cliff Street is one-way traffic with no pavement
o A drop off point is available at the top of the street (15 metres)
o Street parking is available within a few metres (see above re scratch cards) or public car parks are within a 10 minute walk

Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

o There are two access points. The front door (27"/69cm wide) off Cliff Street has one step down into the property (door opens inwards). The back door (25.5"/65cm wide) access is via a side corridor into an open yard. Access through the door (door opens inwards) has one step up leading to the kitchen.
o On the ground floor there is one step leading from the dining room to the kitchen

Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

o The property has 3 floors.
o Ground Floor - tiled corridor (26"/66cm wide) leading to double bedroom (door width - 25.5"/65cm)(carpeted) with en-suite shower, toilet and wash basin  (tiled floor)
o - tiled corridor leading to Dining Room (wood floor)
o - door from Dining Room leading to Kitchen (wood floor)
- one step down into Kitchen (sign on wall)
o - all rooms have ceiling lighting plus various table lamps
o Steep staircase (26"/66cm wide)(carpeted) leading to -
o First Floor - landing leading to double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
o - landing leading to Living Room that also has exterior double-glazed door leading to outside balcony
o - landing leading to bathroom with toilet, hand basin and bath
o - all floors are carpeted and ceiling lighting in every room with additional table lamps
o Steep staircase (carpeted) leading to -
o Second Floor - landing leading to twin-bedded room (carpeted)
o - landing leading to shower room with WC & hand basin (tiled floor)
o - all rooms have ceiling lights and the bedroom has table lamps

Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

o See previous section for facilities

Public WCs

o The nearest public WC is located at the bottom of Khyber Pass and is within a 5 minutes walk

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe

o There are a number of eating establishments and pubs within a few minutes walk. The supermarket is located near the Bus Station - 10 minutes walk.

Laundry

o A washer/dryer is provided in the kitchen. A public launderette is located in Skinner Street, approx 5 minutes walk.

Additional Information

o A file is located in the Dining Room that gives details of emergency numbers, local trades people and doctors, taxis and bus stops
o The premises are entirely non-smoking and signs are displayed throughout
o Pets are not allowed but exceptions may be given for guide dogs
o There is a fridge in the kitchen where drugs can be stored