Elm Croft

Access Statement

Property Location:  Elm Croft

 Description:

 Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is:           200m

The nearest train station is:      3.5 miles

The nearest petrol station is     2.8 miles

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is:3.2 miles

The nearest food shop is:         1.5 miles

The nearest pub/restaurant:    200m

Mobility equipment hire is:       3.5 miles

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available:        Driveway at property

Number of spaces available:   2

For what sized car:                  Family saloon

Parking surface is:                   Tarmac

Is the parking level:                  1in 40 gradient

Is there good space to unload once parked?   Yes

Distance to property from parking:                   Adjacent

Distance to nearest public parking area:          N/A

Is it pay and display?                                       N/A

The width of the path to the property is:           5m

How many steps are there en route to the entrance? None

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is:         0.85m

Number of steps to the main entrance: Door Frame isn’t level threshold 10cm height

The height of the key safe is:               N/A

The height of the keyhole is:                1.1m

How many other entrances to the property are there? No other entrances

Is the entrance well lit?                        Yes

  Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Ceramic                      

Are there any rugs?The door widths within these areas are?  One .Internal doors 0.8m
Is there good space between furniture?           yes

Is the furniture moveable or fixed?                   Moveable

Is the floor level and step free?                        StepFree

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access?   1.1m from floor

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? Some are lowest 0.5m

Kitchen

The flooring is:                                     Ceramic

Is the floor level and step free?            Step free

The width of the doorways is                Joined with dining area            

What height is the worktop to the floor? 0.92M

Is the oven set high or low?                 Low

The fridge height is:                             Floor level

The freezer height is                            Freezer compartment in fridge:

Is crockery stored high or low:             High Level

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? 1.1m

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? Some are lowest 0.5m

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? No

Bedrooms

 How many floors does the property have?        All ground floor

The number of steps between floors is :           None  

The flooring is:                                                 Ceramic

Is the flooring level in each bedroom?             Yes

The door widths are:                                        0.80m

Bed sizes are:                                                  Super King but can be split to 2 singles

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed?    Moveable

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? 1.1m from floor

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? 0.5m from floor

 Staircases & Landings   N/A

Is the Staircase Straight up and down?

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top?

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom?

Does the staircase have a mid way winder?

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade?

Does the staircase have a handrail?

Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate?

Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)?
Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm?

Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °?

Is the landing space narrow?

Is the landing well lit?

Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm?

 Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring:           Ceramic

Is the flooring level?     Yes

Width of the doorways: 0.8m

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? No

Is there a ground floor WC?     Yes

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? Yes

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? Yes

Is there outside lighting?          Yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (e.g. 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?            2 small separate 10cm steps

Are there any other hazards (e.g. ponds, water features)?        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? N/A

Mobile phone reception information:  Okay never had anybody say they can’t get a signal have fibre broadband

Closest public telephone is: 1.8 mile

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes

Can you easily access a light switch 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

Additional relevant information

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property:

 The attached Accessibility Guide requirement summary represents best practice guidance in terms of things that should be considered in the preparation of your Accessibility Guide. This information is not advice and should not be treated as such, nor should it be used as a substitute for reading the relevant legislation or considering the applicability of the legislation to your holiday property.

Completed by: Robin Blackwell