Bramla

Access Statement

Property Name: Bramla Cottage
Property Location: Gunn Gutter, Staithes
Description: Large 2 bedroomed cottage by harbour

Pre-arrival and local facilities
The nearest bus stop is: ½ mile
The nearest train station is: Whitby – 10 miles
The nearest petrol station is: Hinderwell – 2 miles
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Loftus – 4-5 miles
The nearest food shop is: village shops – 250 yds, supermarket (Co-op) ¾ miles
The nearest pub/restaurant: 15 yards
Mobility equipment hire is: 10.5 miles in Whitby

Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: Permit provided for Bank Top council car park.
Number of spaces available: 118 spaces in long stay car park
For what sized car: all cars
Parking surface is: gravel and tarmac
Is the parking level: yes
Is there good space to unload once parked? Usual to drive to harbour to unload to cottage 15 yards away but no parking in harbour for public
Distance to property from parking: 620 yards downhill
Distance to nearest public parking area: 620 yards uphill
Is it pay and display? Yes 1^st March – 31^st October but we provide a free permit
The width of the path to the property is: 2 yards
How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? No steps into cottage from alley however guests should be aware Staithes is down a steep hill with some cobbles and many alleyways with steps

Main entrance
The main entrance door width is: 71cm
Number of steps to the main entrance: 1
The height of the key safe is: 160cm
The height of the keyhole is: 115cm
How many other entrances to the property are there? 0
Is the entrance well lit? yes

Living and dining rooms
The flooring is: Dining/Kitchen – quarry tiles, living room – Karndean tiles
Are there are any rugs? 1 in living room, 2 runners in kitchen diner
The door widths within these areas are? Living room door access from alley 71cm/access to kitchen/diner via 3 steps from living room
Is there good space between furniture? yes
Is the furniture moveable or fixed? moveable
Is the floor level and step free? Yes but 3 wooden steps between the 2 rooms (approx. 3ft wide)
Are wall plugs set high or low? low
Are electric sockets high or low? low in living room

Kitchen
The flooring is: quarry tiles
Is the floor level and step free? yes
The width of the doorways is: access via 3 steps from living room, no doorway
What height is the worktop to the floor? 95cm
Is the oven set high or low? low
The fridge/freezer height is: Freezer ground to 85cm/fridge 85-170cm
Is crockery stored high or low: both
Are wall plugs and electric sockets set high or low? high except for fridge in kitchen cupboard & washer/dishwasher
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? Vacuum in living room 

Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have? 3
The number of steps between floors is: 11 from ground to 1^st and 4 steps from 1^st to bedroom, 13 steps from 1^st – 2^nd floor
The flooring is: carpet
Is the flooring level in each bedroom? yes
The door widths are:  1^st floor bedroom 73cm, open plan entrance to 2^nd floor
Bed sizes are: 4ft 6” double, 3ft twin bedroom beds
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable but heavy
Are wall plugs set high or low? low
Are electric sockets high or low? low

Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Type of flooring: tiles
Is the flooring level? yes
Width of the doorways: 73cm
Is there an accessible or adapted WC? no
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? no
Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? no

Outdoor facilities
External areas are:
Is permanent seating provided?
Is there outside lighting? yes
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 garden
Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? No garden

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: limited reception in harbour area (15 yards)
Closest public telephone is: kipper corner, high street (100 yards)
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? yes
Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No, provide a plug in night light

Additional relevant information
Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property: This cottage has 2 flights of stairs & two short sets of step to kitchen/bedroom. There is open plan access via stairs to 3^rd floor twin bedroom, with open panelled banister so care must be taken with young children and therefore may not be suitable for toddlers unless supervised.