Monyash Barn

Access Statement

Property Location: Monyash Barn (The Barn) Church Street, Monyash, Bakewell DE45 1JH

 Description:  Converted stone barn

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is:  The Green

The nearest train station is: The Barn

The nearest petrol station is Bakewell

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Not known

The nearest food shop is: Bakewell/Buxton/Ashford in the Water/Ashbourne

The nearest pub/restaurant: The Bulls Head on the green

Mobility equipment hire is:  Mobility Scooter Hire And Wheelchair Hire (parkgatemobility.co.uk)

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Drive – limestone chippings

Number of spaces available: 2

For what sized car:  2 x medium

Parking surface is:  limestone chippings

Is the parking level:  yes

Is there good space to unload once parked?  yes

Distance to property from parking:  a few steps to door

Distance to nearest public parking area: Unrestricted parking in Church St although outside the house is a narrow service road and care must be taken not to block it– there is a small car park round the corner – Jack’s Mere – approx. 100 yards

Is it pay and display?  Donation

The width of the path to the property is:  Wide

How many steps are there en route to the entrance? Small change of levels from drive to patio

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is:  Rear door into porch 65 cm

Number of steps to the main entrance: one and metal threshold

The height of the key safe is: 159cm

The height of the keyhole is: 162 cm to ground level

How many other entrances to the property are there?  Two – rear glass door 76 cm, one step and a metal threshold;  and front door  81 cm, one step and metal threshold

Is the entrance well lit?  Only if lights are on

 Kitchen and dining  area

The flooring is:  Flags and rugs

Are there any rugs?  Yes

The door widths within these areas are? Porch to Kitchen 66cm, kitchen to sitting room 66cm : dining area to sitting room 68cm
Is there good space between furniture? Reasonable

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Within reason

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access?  No

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access?  No

Kitchen area

The flooring is: Flags

Is the floor level and step free? Slightly rough but step free

The width of the doorways is:  see above

What height is the worktop to the floor?  90cm

Is the oven set high or low?  Low

The fridge height is:  Handle 102 cm  top shelf 166 – above freezer

The freezer height is:  To handle 100 cm  Below fridge

Is crockery stored high or low:  Mostly, glasses and mugs are high

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access?  No

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access?  No

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where?  Washer/dryer in rear porch

Bedrooms

 How many floors does the property have?  2

The number of steps between floors is:  12

The flooring is:  Carpet

Is the flooring level in each bedroom?  yes

The door widths are:  Main bedroom 67 cm, front twin bedroom 66cm, rear twin – restricted by bed 60 cm, small room space restricted, bunk bedded room 50cm restricted by bedside cupboard which could be moved

Bed sizes are:  1 x king size, 4 x 3ft single beds

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed?  Mostly fixed except smaller items

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access?  No

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access?  No

 Staircases & Landings

Is the Staircase Straight up and down? Metal spiral

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top?No

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom? No

Does the staircase have a mid way winder? No

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade? Yes

Does the staircase have a handrail? Yes

Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate?  No

Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)?  Useable portion of step approx. 26 inches wide
Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm?  Yes

Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °?  Yes

Is the landing space narrow?  No

Is the landing well lit?  Yes

Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm?  93cm

 Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring:  Amtico Vinyl

Is the flooring level?  Yes

Width of the doorways:  67 cm

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 – shower room  door width porch to shower room  60cm

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted?  Yes

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up?  No

Outdoor facilities

External areas are:

Is permanent seating provided?  Chairs put away in winter

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?  3 steps

Are there any other hazards (e.g. ponds, water features)?  Limestone flags can be slippery when wet or dry

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:  Poor to non-existent – possibly some outside

Closest public telephone is: N/A

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

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:

Limestone flags can be slippery when wet and dry

We do not recommend guests to use front door as it opens out straight on to road

 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: Alison Hancock…………………………………………………………

Signature: Alison Hancock……………………….………………………………………

Date: 19.1.2022……………………….………………………………………………