Access Statement
Pre-arrival and local facilities
The nearest bus stop is: Opposite the cinema on Gabriel St, one minute walk from the apartment.
The nearest train station is: St Ives station, ten minutes walk.
The nearest petrol station is Hayle or St Erth.
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: At Carbis Bay Tesco
The nearest food shop is: Co-op shop on the ground floor of the apartment building.
The nearest pub/restaurant: Nearest pub is Wetherspoons, just along the road. The apartment is centrally located so all restaurants and pubs are only a short walk away.
Mobility equipment hire: Not Available
Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: Parking is not available at the property. The nearest public Car Park is the Train Station.
Is there good space to unload once parked?: There is an unloading space opposite the entrance to the apartment building so suitcases etc can be unloaded before parking at the nearby car park.
Distance to nearest public parking area: Ten minutes.
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? Approximately 10.
Main entrance
The main entrance door width is: Standard width.
Number of steps to the main entrance: Approximately 10.
The height of the keyhole is: Shoulder height.
How many other entrances to the property are there? None
Is the entrance well lit? Yes
Living and dining rooms
The flooring is: Tiled
Are there are any rugs? No
The door widths within these areas are? Open plan.
Is there good space between furniture? Yes
Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable
Is the floor level and step free? Yes
Are wall plugs set high or low? Low
Are electric sockets high or low? Low
Kitchen
The flooring is: Tiled
Is the floor level and step free? Yes
What height is the worktop to the floor? Standard Height.
Is the oven set high or low? Low
The fridge height is: Low
The freezer height is : Low
Is crockery stored high or low: At waist height
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? The ironing board and mop & bucket are stored in the second bedroom cupboard.
Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have? One Level
The number of steps between floors is: N/A
The flooring is: Carpeted.
Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes
The door widths are: Standard
Bed sizes are: One King Size and two singles.
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable
Are wall plugs set high or low? Low
Are electric sockets high or low? Low
Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Type of flooring: Tiles
Is the flooring level? Yes
Width of the doorways: Standard
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: Roof terrace.
Is permanent seating provided? Yes
Is there outside lighting? Yes
Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) No
Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? N/a
Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? N/a
Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? No
General
Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No
Mobile phone reception information: Varies
Closest public telephone is: at the Tesco supermarket in 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
