Access Statement Seaton 22 St Aidan s Seahouses NE68 7SS

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1 Westfield Farmhouse,, Northumberland NE68 7UR Pre-Arrival Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus stop from property, route no. Do you offer a collection service? Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/ cobbles/ uneven. State whether you have information about local services for disabled people e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility. Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered. Chathill Station 5 miles Alnmouth 15 miles Yes, & Regular services to Newcastle and Berwick upon Tweed 501 and 505. No Paved No Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda deliver. Parking State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of spaces available and distance to the property entrance. Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance e.g. level/stepped, firm/uneven, tarmac/gravel. Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance. Parking to rear of property, 3 cars Gravel in car park. 2 steps down to patio area. 1st step 12cm 2nd step 10cm. None Entrance to Property How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? Describe any ramp available at the entrance - are there handrails on one or both sides of the ramp? State if no level access is provided. 1 step up to front door 11cm. No ramp, 1 step 11cm. Prepared 1st December 2015: reviewed : updated Page 1!

2 Westfield Farmhouse,, Northumberland NE68 7UR What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.) provided e.g. ceiling spotlights. Downstairs toilet and washbasin. 74cm door opening. Ceiling lights in entrance vestibule. Toilet height from floor to seat 43cm. Door width 66cm. Tiled floor. Stairs, landings, passageways provided e.g. ceiling spotlights. How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/ Zimmer frame/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred. Describe the floor surfaces. Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s). dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many Wall & ceiling lights. Kitchen to dining area width 93cm. Wheelchair access possible. Level access. Carpet - short pile. 3 flights of stairs up to 2nd floor. 6 steps 19cm, right turn 1 step 19cm, right turn 7 steps 19cm. Tread depth 24cm. 12 steps 18cm to 3rd floor, turn left 1 step to bedroom 3 18cm, turn right 1 step to bedroom 4 18 cm, tread depth 20cm. Carpet. Sitting Room / Lounge Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access, ramps(s) or step(s). If steps, how many? Front of house. Open plan from Kitchen. No steps. What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? No door. 93cm from kitchen to dining area. Prepared 1st December 2015: reviewed : updated Page 2!

3 Westfield Farmhouse,, Northumberland NE68 7UR Describe the layout within the sitting room/lounge. Is it level or are there steps? Are there large spaces between furniture, what type of seating and tables are there e.g. high/low tables, couches, and easy chairs? Is the furniture moveable? Where there are TVs are subtitles/audio description available? provided. Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile). Level access. Easy chairs & sofa. Straight back high chair. Yes. Centre light. Carpet - short pile. Dining Room/Area Describe where the dining room is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access ramp(s) or step(s). If steps, how many? What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? Is there space around the table for a wheelchair? State the clear height underneath the dining table. What type of seating is there? e.g. upright chairs with/without arms. provided. Centre of house. Open plan. Level access. No door. 93cm from kitchen to dining area. Yes. 71cm. 10 upright chairs. No arms. Centre light. Carpet & rug. Kitchen Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access ramp(s) or step(s). If steps, how many? At back of property. Level access from entrance vestibule. Level access through out downstairs with no doors, open plan. Prepared 1st December 2015: reviewed : updated Page 3!

4 Westfield Farmhouse,, Northumberland NE68 7UR What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a drop down or side-opening door? How high is the work surface/food preparation area? State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/ freezer. Describe any places to eat e.g. is there a table and chairs in the kitchen? What is the clear height underneath the table? Describe the type of chairs, with/without arms? State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request? Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap. List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees. Describe how well/evenly lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided. Open plan. Oven side opening door. Standard. 93cm. Fridge sliding drawer 30cm height, shelf 50cm. Table and chairs in dining area next to kitchen, open plan. Single mixer. Cordless kettle. Spotlights. Wood. Bedrooms And Sleeping Areas Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many? What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? Can furniture be moved around or removed? What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? No 74cm door opening. Bedroom 1 large double bed, Bedrooms 2 &3 have single beds. Bedroom 4 has double bed. Prepared 1st December 2015: reviewed : updated Page 4!

5 Westfield Farmhouse,, Northumberland NE68 7UR Where are the bedrooms? How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer onto bed. What is the height of the bed(s) to the top of the mattress? What is the height of the clear space under the bed (if any)? Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided; Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided. Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it? List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. Bedroom 1, level 2 has large double bed. Bedroom 2, level 2 has single bed. No access underneath. Bedroom 3, level 3 has 2 single beds.. Bedroom 4, level 3 has double bed. Master bedroom 1 has large space suitable for wheelchair user. 30cm and 53cm. Centre light. Bedside lights. Large wardrobe. Carpet. None. Bathrooms, Shower-Rooms And Toilets Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities i.e. no steps? What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no raised lip? What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? Bathroom on level 2. 74cm door opening. Shower over bath. 41cm. Prepared 1st December 2015: reviewed : updated Page 5!

6 Westfield Farmhouse,, Northumberland NE68 7UR What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal? What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever. Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted where e.g. bath, shower, WC. 84cm. Non lever handle. Grab rails in bath. How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights, fluorescent tube shaving light; Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What is the colour scheme for these? Ceiling light, fluorescent tube shaving light. Cream walls. Laminate. Garden Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn. State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give details of what seating is available. Patio area at rear of house with 2 steps, 10cm and 12cm up to paved area. Gravel area to large garden. Table and 4 chairs on patio area. Additional Information Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above. Assistance dogs, it is illegal to refuse to accept working assistance dogs. What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls? What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile phone reception? Dogs welcome. Free WIFI available. Mobile phone reception intermittent depending on network. Prepared 1st December 2015: reviewed : updated Page 6!