Access Statement For Small Self Catering unit

 

Introduction

Our self-catering cottage is in what used to be a small brewery. The accommodation is unsuitable for anyone with mobility disability, because of the numerous steps. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, if you have any queries please do call.  Cottage has central heating with thermostically controlled radiators and electric heaters.  We look forward to welcoming you.

 

Pre-Arrival
 
• We have a comprehensive website

• Bookings/enquiries can be made via email, fax or phone

• The bus stop is at the entrance of the main house. 

• The nearest train station (Stroud) is 2 miles away; there are accessible taxis at the

  station (details below)

• We can arrange for welcome pack

• We can provide information in large print on request

 

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• There is off road parking, across the road, for one car opposite the main house

• The car park is level

• There is a public lay-by for extra vehicles within 50m

 

Reception
 
• Entrance at the front of the main house is through a small wooden gate down 2 steps 

  15cm (6”) up 1 step up 20cm (8”) to landing;
• The kitchen door has one step 18cm (7”) high.

 

Entrance to Cottage

 

• Through wooden gate down 15 steps, 10 steps 4.5” (11.5cm) and 5 at 7” (18cm);

  across decking walkway to

• The French doors 107cm (42”) wide inwards opening to lounge. 

• There is a threshold of 5cm when entering the cottage and 1 (19cm) 7.5” step into

  lounge

 

Lounge/Dining area

 

• Décor is Cotswold stone walls, natural wooden skirting boards and features, fitted

  short piled carpet, rug with matching curtains.

• Oak sideboard and coffee table

• Smoke alarm fitted

• Open plan living area

• Oblong Refectory Table– 120cm (48”) long, 61cm (24”) wide and 74cm (29”) high

• Chairs (moveable) – 1 beech wood chair with no arms.

• Fixed pitch pine pew

• Fire extinguisher

• Payphone

• One double sofa and one recliner chair provided, both armed

• Teletext TV provided with remote control, video player and radio/cassette player

 

Self-Catering Kitchen
 
• Kitchen open plan with Dining area

• Worktop height 90cm. (35.5”)

• Oven door is drop down, height of lowest shelf 37cm (14.5”)

• Sink is 90cm high with cupboards underneath

• Gas Hob is 90cm high

• Microwave

• Flooring is ceramic tiles

• Fitted continuous worktops

• Evenly lit kitchen with strip lights above work surfaces

• Spot lights

 

Laundry

• Available on request for a small charge.

 

Conservatory

 

• Spiral stairs – 7 steps down 20cm (8”) to quadrant landing into conservatory

• Ceramic tiled floor, fitted pitch pine pews and oblong table, 60cm (23.5”) w. x 91.5cm

  (36”) l. x 70cm (27.5”) h. round leg at each corner and 2 beech chairs

• Large fridge/freezer

• Double glazed, thermostatic electric radiators

• French doors 137cm (54”) to patio; 1 step down – 10cm (4”)

• Spiral stairs – 4 steps down 20cm (8”) to landing

 

Shower room & WC
 

• Double doors width 80cm (31.5”)

• Sits shower/bath 88²cm (34.5”²)

• Step down into shower - 25 cm (10”).

• Toilet seat height 40cm (16”)

• Flooring is ceramic tiles

• Time extractor fan

• Heated towel rail

• Shaver point

• Round fronted wall hung washbasin is 86cm (34”) high

 

Bedroom

• French doors width 78.5cm (31”)

• Décor – Cotswold stone walls x 2; 2 painted walls

• Twin beds provided – 91.5cm (36”) x 190.cm (75”).

• Bed height 55cm (21.5”) floor to top of mattress.

• Hypo-allergenic bedding - non-feather duvets and pillows provided.

• Sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases are poly/cotton

• TV is provided in the bedroom with remote control
• Ensuite shower room

• Fire exit from this room – threshold only 66cm (2.5”)

• Beds are movable

• 2 x Pine bedside cabinets

• Pine dressing table

• Pitch pine wardrobe

 

Grounds and Gardens
 

• Small patio with table, chairs and parasol; superb views across valleys to Stroud

 

Additional Information
 
• Information folder and numerous leaflets in lounge cabinet

• Good mobile phone reception

• Evacuation of cottage is by the nearest room or fire exit; please inform on arrival of

  individual requirements in case of evacuation.  Fire extinguisher is at the top of the

  spiral staircase

• There is no smoking at all, on or off the premises, including the curtilage of the

  property

Contact Information
 
• Address: The Yew Tree, Walls Quarry, Brimscombe, STROUD, GL5 2PA
• Telephone: 01453 887980
• Fax: 01453 883428
• Email: info@theyewtreestroud.co.uk
• Website: www.theyewtreestroud.co.uk
• Hours of operation: Open all year. The main house is our home so occupied 24

  hours. Telephone answered 8am-10.30pm
• Local public transport numbers: Bus 01453 839333.  Train First Great Western

  Tel:  0845 7000125 
• Local accessible taxi numbers: K Cabs – 07770928046; A&A – 01453 767777;

  5 Star Taxis – 01453 755511

 We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve; if you have any comments please phone 01453 887980 or email  info@theyewtreestroud.co.uk          

 

Created on:28/05/08