The Old Sweet Shop

Access Statement

Access Statement

Property Name: The Old Sweet Shop

Description: Cottage

Pre-arrival and local facilities

Nearest bus stop: Richmond, 100 yards

Nearest train station: Darlington, 13 miles

Nearest petrol station: Richmond, 0.5 mile

Mobility equipment hire is: Northallerton, 17 miles

Nearest food shop: Richmond, 0.3 miles

Nearest pub/restaurant: Richmond, 0.1 mile

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Street

Number of spaces available: free - first come first served

For what sized car: Large

Parking surface is: Cobbles

Is the parking level: Yes

Is there good space to unload once parked: Yes

Distance to property from parking: Outside

Distance to nearest public parking area: Richmond, 100 yards

Is it pay and display? Disc free parking

The width of the path to the property is: Open wide

The number of steps to the entrance is: 0 (2”)

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is standard

Number of steps to the main entrance is: 0 (sloping)

The height of the key safe is: Shoulder level

The height of the key hole is: Waist and eye

How many other entrances to the property are there? 1

The other entrance door widths are: Standard

Number of steps to the other entrances: 1

Living and dining rooms

Type of flooring: Carpet

Width of doorways: Standard

Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture movable or fixed? Both

Kitchen

Type of flooring:  Tiled

Width of doorways: Standard

Worktop height: Waist

Is oven set high or low? Low

Fridge height: Low

Freezer height: Above fridge

Is crockery stored in high or low cupboards: Both

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? 2

Number of steps between floors: 12

Type of flooring: Carpet

Width of the doorways: standard

Bed sizes: 3-4ft, 4’6”

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed? Both

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Tiles

Width of the doorways: Standard

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 firm, sloped, steep slopes, stepped and cobbles

Is permanent seating provided? No

Is there outside lighting? No - street lights

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces? 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? 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: Richmond

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? Low

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.