Access Statement
Pre-arrival and local facilities
The nearest bus stop is: The Malakoff Bus Station. Approximately 10 minutes walk.
The nearest train station is: St Ives Branch Line. Approximately 10 minutes walk
The nearest petrol station is: St Erth Garage
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Tesco, Carbis Bay
The nearest food shop is: Norway Stores, just around the corner.
The nearest pub/restaurant: The Sloop Inn, The Wharf
Mobility equipment hire is: N/A (property unsuitable for those with mobility issues)
Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: None
Distance to nearest public parking area: The Island Car Park
Is it pay and display? Yes
The width of the path to the property is: N/A
How many steps are there en-route to the entrance?: 5 Deep steps up.
Main entrance
The main entrance door width is: 80cm
Number of steps to the main entrance: 5 Deep steps up
The height of the key safe is: N/A
The height of the keyhole is: 103cm
How many other entrances to the property are there? 1
Is the entrance well lit? Yes
Living and dining rooms
The flooring is: Carpet
Are there are any rugs? Yes
The door widths within these areas are? 76.5cm
Is there good space between furniture? Limited
Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable
Is the floor level and step free? Level apart from 3 steps at exit door.
Are wall plugs set high or low? Both
Are electric sockets high or low? Low
Kitchen
The flooring is: Lino and Carpet
Is the floor level and step free? Level
The width of the doorways is: 76.5cm
What height is the worktop to the floor? 90cm
Is the oven set high or low? Low
The fridge height is: 84sm small under counter fridge with small freezer compartment.
The freezer height is : As above.
Is crockery stored high or low: Both
Are wall plugs set high or low? High
Are electric sockets high or low? High
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? Laundry and cleaning equipment stored further down outside bathroom.
Bedrooms and landings
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: 75.5cm
Bed sizes are: 1 x Double and 2 x Single
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable
Are wall plugs set high or low? Both
Are electric sockets high or low? Both
Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Type of flooring: Lino
Is the flooring level? Yes
Width of the doorways:68.5cm
Is there an accessible or adapted WC? Separate toilet cubicle.
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? Handles built in to bath only.
Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? No
Outdoor facilities
External areas are: None
General
Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No
Mobile phone reception information: Varies. WiFi available.
Closest public telephone is: Sloop Car Park and Porthmeor.
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes some available but some are behind chest of drawers.
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:
Entering from the street, 5 deep steps (with hand rail) lead up to the front door. Once inside you are on the top floor landing/reception area. To the left is the twin bedroom and to the right is the double.
Straight ahead to the right is the top of the bannister staircase which consists of 12 steps. At the bottom of the stairs is the lounge area. To the right is the side exterior stable door. There are 3 steps up to this doorway. Once over the threshold you are on an un-level cobbled pathway.
To the left of the lounge area is the kitchen-diner area. Adjoining this is an interior door to an area containing a bathroom comprising of a shower-over-bath* with washbasin and separate toilet cubicle.
*Limited headroom in the shower-over-bath in standing position for those over 6ft tall - measurement from the base of the bath to ceiling is 182cm.
