Access Statement
Pre-arrival and local facilities
The nearest bus stop is: 0.4 Miles (St Ives Malakoff Bus Station)
The nearest train station is: 0.5 Miles
The nearest petrol station is: Texaco, St Erth
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Tesco, Carbis Bay
The nearest food shop is: Norway Stores, Back Road East
The nearest pub/restaurant: Being centrally located there are a number of pubs, bars and restaurants nearby, the closest of which is The Sloop Inn, The Wharf.
Mobility equipment hire is: Star Equipment Hire, 01736 791685 (we advise booking at the time of making your property booking as there are limited items available)
Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: None
Distance to nearest public parking area: Nearest public car park is The Island Car Park or Barnoon Car Park. Both are long stay.
Is it pay and display? Yes
The width of the path to the property is: Path from road to courtyard is 116cm wide. Path is cobbled and uneven.
How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? There are 2 steps from the road to the passageway. There are 3 steps from the passageway down into the courtyard. Concrete step at front door.
Main entrance
The main entrance door width is: With door fully open, 66cm, narrowing to 60cm at foot.
Number of steps to the main entrance: As above.
The height of the key safe is: 159cm
The height of the keyhole is: 130cm
Is the entrance well lit? There is an outside light in the canopy which can be left on at night, switch is in the lobby. There are no movement sensitive lights or lamp posts in the courtyard, so it may not be well lit if the light is not left on. Entrance courtyard is uneven - mixture of cobbles and cement.
Living and dining rooms
The flooring is: Laminate
Are there any rugs? Yes
The door widths within these areas are? 60/66cm and 71cm
Is there good space between furniture? Adequate
Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable
Is the floor level and step free? Yes
Are the wall plugs set high or low? Low
Are the electric sockets high or low? Low
Kitchen
The flooring is: Quarry Tiles
Is the floor level and step free? Yes
The width of the doorways is: 71cm
What height is the worktop to the floor? Standard
Is the oven set high or low? Low
The fridge height is: Fridge freezer is ground level. 56cm to handle.
Is crockery stored high or low: High
Are the wall plugs set high or low? High
Are the electric sockets set high or low? High
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? Vacuum cleaner in wardrobe in bedroom.
Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have? 2
The number of steps between floors is: 11
The flooring is: Carpet
The door widths are: 63cm
Bed sizes are: 4ft
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Both
Are the wall plugs set high or low? Both
Are the electric sockets set high or low? Both
Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Type of flooring: Lino
Is the flooring level? Yes
Width of the doorways: 63cm
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: Shared courtyard
Is permanent seating provided? No
Is there outside lighting? See previous information re: outside lighting.
Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) No
Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? No
Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? Courtyard is very eleven with deep steps.
General
Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No
Mobile phone reception information: Varies
Closest public telephone is: Tesco, Carbis Bay
Can you easily access an electrical socket 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
Step up to the shower measures 35cm, then step down to shower tray which is 16cm. Staircase from kitchen to first floor. Stair measurements W: 63cm. D: 22cm. H: 22cm. Bend in stairs. NO HANDRAIL, but bannisters.