National Trust Cottages Access Statement

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1 National Trust Cottages Access Statement Cottage details: The Victorian Laundry Brochure Ref: Introduction York's 'Country house and garden', this imposing Georgian mansion was built in 1716 and contains one of the most impressive baroque interiors in England. The holiday apartment is on the first floor over the Victorian Laundry, 85 metres from the garage. Guests staying here can enjoy the garden and grounds exclusively outside normal opening hours. With York city centre only eight miles away, this is an ideal base to experience both town and countryside. The Cottage is arranged as follows: Ground Floor: Old laundry room exhibition and door to holiday cottage First Floor: The holiday cottage Pre-Arrival See the main webpage for booking and location details Please contact us prior to booking if you have any specific access requirements Directions provided with booking Arrival & Parking Facilities In garage by entrance gate Door at rear of garage leads to a small area and a further door to the grounds Page 1 of 6

2 Getting in (and out) of the cottage To apartment from garage is approximately 85metres in total Getting around the cottage Entrance door from courtyard is 960mm wide There is a flagged floor and the entrance door to the apartment is 770mm The floor covering is carpet and lino Ground floor: Flagged lobby 11 steps at 190mm banister to right hand side Apartment first floor: Door 680mm 14 steps at 190mm banister to right hand side Page 2 of 6

3 Kitchen View over fields Door 690mm Height of worktop is 900mm Electric hob and cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, washing machine Bathroom View over fields Door 690mm 165 x 70 x 50H bath Basin 800mm and bath 500mm Shower cubicle. Door 580mm step in 30mm 680 x 680mm Cloakroom Door 540mm Basin 840mm WC is 45mm high Page 3 of 6

4 Sitting Room Area Triple aspect overlooking courtyard Two sofas at 450mm high Two coffee table lamps TV/DVD and coffee table Dining Room Area Table 760mm and 4 chairs at 46mm high Chest of drawers Inner Hall door 680mm Twin Bedroom View over courtyard Door 680mm Beds are 680mm high Ceiling light, bedside table light Wardrobe and chest of drawers Page 4 of 6

5 Double Bedroom View over courtyard Door 680mm Bed is 650mm high Two bedside tables and lights Rocking chair 420mm Chest of drawers and wardrobe Additional Information Assistance dogs are welcome at all our cottages In the event of a fire, it is the responsibility of the guests to evacuate themselves. Vibrating fire/smoke detectors are available if requested at time of booking. Please contact us if you have any other specific access requirements in this respect. Facilities at all cottages In addition to the standard equipment and facilities, each cottage is equipped with the following: Cordless kettle Chair with armrests in open plan liviing area. Good reading light Large handle vegetable peeler Easy tin opener Non-slip mat for bath/shower Non-slip place mat Easy jar opener Information in alternative formats (on request) We aim to provide these items in all cottages but please check when booking as to their availability and to check if new items have been added to the list. Specialist equipment Other specialist equipment such as wheelchairs, bath seats, toilet frames etc may be available for loan or purchase from the local Red Cross loan centre. Please check this out before booking the Cottage and contact us if you require further information. Page 5 of 6

6 Future Plans to improve Access to NT Holiday Cottages We are currently in the process of writing access statements for all our holiday cottages and improving access over time for all our guests. All feedback is very helpful in informing us of ways in which we can improve access to all our cottages. We welcome any comments or ideas from you about access at this cottage and thank you for taking the time to do this. Please do this in the most convenient way for you. See contact details below or information on website. About the Access Statement This Access Statement is intended to provide key information about the cottage that may be particularly relevant to guests with disabilities. Please contact us prior to booking if you would like information that is more specific and we will be happy to oblige. Phone: Access for All at the National Trust The Access for All office works to improve access at all National Trust cottages and properties. The office welcomes comments and ideas on improving access. Phone: October 2017 Page 6 of 6