Seashell Cottage

Access Statement

Property Name: Seashell Cottage
Property Location: 3 McLacklin’s Yard, Whitby, YO21 3DF
Description: Stone + Render Fisherman’s cottage circa 1840

Pre-arrival and local facilities
The nearest bus stop is: Victoria Square or St Hilda’s Terrace 8-10mins walk
The nearest train station is: Station Square 8-10 mins walk
The nearest petrol station is: Upgang Lane
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Stainsacre Lane Ind Estate
The nearest food shop is: Baxtergate or (Co-Op nearest supermarket is 10 mins walk)
The nearest pub/restaurant: Next door Emma’s diner/Little Angel pub 60 yards
Mobility equipment hire is:

Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: public car park or on street
Number of spaces available: 29 in Cliff Street (nearest) on street W zone variable
For what sized car: all
Parking surface is: tarmac
Is the parking level: no
Is there good space to unload once parked? yes
Distance to property from parking: 10 yds W zone Flowergate
Distance to nearest public parking area: 40 yards, Cliff Street
Is it pay and display? Yes
The width of the path to the property is: 2m approx
How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? 8 from Cliff St, 4 from Flowergate

Main entrance
The main entrance door width is: 84cms
Number of steps to the main entrance: 2
The height of the key safe is: 105cms approx
The height of the keyhole is: 100 cms approx
How many other entrances to the property are there? 0 (only one entrance)
Is the entrance well lit? yes

Living and dining rooms
The flooring is: Vinyl in dining area/carpet in living room
Are there are any rugs? no
The door widths within these areas are? No doors
Is there good space between furniture? yes
Is the furniture moveable or fixed? moveable
Is the floor level and step free? yes
Are wall plugs set high or low? low
Are electric sockets high or low? low

Kitchen
The flooring is: Vinyl
Is the floor level and step free? yes
The width of the doorways is: 87cms
What height is the worktop to the floor? 90cms (standard units)
Is the oven set high or low? low
The fridge height is: floor standing Fridge with freezer above
The freezer height is: freezer section approx. 85cms from floor
Is crockery stored high or low: high and low
Are wall plugs set high or low? high
Are electric sockets high or low? high
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? no

Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have? 3
The number of steps between floors is: 12/13
The flooring is: carpet
Is the flooring level in each bedroom? yes
The door widths are: 76cms
Bed sizes are: 4’6” std double, 2 x 3’ standard singles
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? moveable
Are wall plugs set high or low? low
Are electric sockets high or low? low

Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Type of flooring: vinyl
Is the flooring level? yes
Width of the doorways: 77cms
Is there an accessible or adapted WC? separate WC on 1^st floor – no disabled equipment
Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? no
Is there a ground floor WC? no
Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? no
Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? yes the bath
Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? no

Outdoor facilities
External areas are: paved and fenced courtyard
Is permanent seating provided? Table + 4 chairs in porch
Is there outside lighting? Well lit from permanent light opposite courtyard + decorative solar lights
Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) 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 (eg ponds, water features)? steps

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 strength
Closest public telephone is: New Quay Road, 6 mins
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)?
Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests?

Additional relevant information
Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property: courtyard main area 2 steps down from cottage entrance.