Bluebell

Access Statement

Access Guide

Property Name: BLUEBELL 

Property Location: WESLEY PLACE, ST.IVES 

Description: 4 STOREY TERRACED COTTAGE
 

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: ROYAL SQUARE  (2 min walk)

The nearest train station is: ST. IVES 9 min walk

The nearest petrol station is: HAYLE 14 min drive

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: TESCO’S 5 min drive

The nearest food shop is: 1 min walk

The nearest pub/restaurant: 2 min walk

Mobility equipment hire is: HAYLE

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: N/A

Number of spaces available: N/A

For what sized car: N/A

Parking surface is: N/A

Is the parking level: N/A

Is there good space to unload once parked? LOADING OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY

Distance to property from parking: N/A

Distance to nearest public parking area: VARIOUS- 1, 5 or 10 walking

Is it pay and display? YES

The width of the path to the property is: STREET LEVEL ENTRY

How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? 1 Small

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 78cm

Number of steps to the main entrance: 1x 15cm

The height of the key safe is: 49cm

The height of the keyhole is: 132cm

How many other entrances to the property are there? N/A

Is the entrance well lit? YES 

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: WOODEN FLOOR BOARDS

Are there are any rugs? YES x1

The door widths within these areas are?  73cm
Is there good space between furniture? YES

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? MOVEABLE

Is the floor level and step free? YES

Are wall switches set high or low? HIGH

Are electric sockets high or low? LOW

Kitchen

The flooring is: TILED

Is the floor level and step free? STEEP STEPS DOWN TO KITCHEN

The width of the doorways is: 64cm

What height is the worktop to the floor? 90cm

Is the oven set high or low? HIGH

The fridge height is: 83cm

The freezer height is : 64cm

Is crockery stored high or low: LOW

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? YES WASHING MACHINE, UP 3 STEPS IN THE COURTYARD OUTBUILDING

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have? 4

The number of steps between floors is: 12

The flooring is: COIR MATTING

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? YES

The door widths are: 73cm

Bed sizes are: Ix KINGSIZE; 2x 3’ SINGLES and 1x BUNK 4’ bottom with 3’ top

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? MOVEABLE & FIXED

Are wall switches set high or low? HIGH

Are electric sockets high or low? LOW

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: VINYL

Is the flooring level? YES

Width of the doorways: 73cm

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:

Is permanent seating provided? TABLE & CHAIRS

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? NO

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? NO

Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? NO

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? NO

If yes, does it accept incoming calls only or incoming and outgoing calls? No

Mobile phone reception information: PATCHY, GOOD IN TOP BEDROOM

Closest public telephone is:

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

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property:

UNSUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS DUE TO THE NUMBER OF FLOORS AND STEEPNESS OF STEPS

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: S. KING