ACCESS STATEMENT FOR; The Judges House, 10 Well Close Terrace, Whitby, YO21 3AR Introduction Our self catering house is a three storey terrace Victorian property conveniently situated close to the sea front and local amenities. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this access statement and do hope it helps you to enjoy your stay. Pre-arrival Details of the property can be found on www.whitbyholidaycottages.net The reference number for The Judges House is 090. There are photographs of the rooms, together with a map to help you locate the property. Enquiries and Bookings can be made via Whitby Holiday Cottages by telephone, e-mail or in writing. This Access Statement is available on the website, www.whitbyholidaycottages.net and in the Welcome File in the property.
Directions Note; our experience is that sat-nav systems do not always locate this property accurately and it is advised that you also have these instructions and a street map handy On entering Whitby from Teeside or Pickering follow the A171 all the way down to the traffic lights. Turn left at the lights, following signs to the town centre. Note; If arriving from the South (Scarborough) carry straight on at these traffic lights. Continue down Dinner Hill to the mini roundabout. Take the first exit off the mini roundabout continuing up Chubb Hill. At the next mini-roundabout at the top of Chubb Hill take the second exit continuing along Upgang Lane. Then turn almost immediately right onto Crescent Avenue (just opposite Harrison s petrol station). Continue along Crescent Avenue and turn first right into John Street. At the bottom of John Street, turn right onto Skinner Street. Pass the Marquis of Granby public house then 50m past this turn right just before the bicycle shop (Dr Crank) into Well Close Square. Drive up the Square which becomes Well Close Terrace. The Judge s House (Number 10) is located down the left hand turn of Well Close Terrace almost at the end, on the right hand side.
Arrival and Car Parking Facilities Keys for the house should be collected from the offices of Whitby Holiday Cottages in Flowergate. Directions on how to find the offices will be sent with your booking information. The offices are approximately 5 minutes walk from the house. The Judge s House is situated in a cul-de-sac where unrestricted parking is available outside the house on a first come basis. There is also a long stay car park 4 minutes walk from the house which is free between November and February. A parking permit for this car park is provided free for guests to use when charges apply (March to October). Additional long stay day and week permits can be purchased from Whitby Tourist Information office.
The House Entrance There is a small step from the pavement to the front path and then two 18 cm steps leading to the front door Access to property through front door, width 80cm, mortice lock 124cm from floor. Ground Floor Vestibule leading through internal half- glazed door, width 80cm, mortice lock 90 cm from floor to hall Hall Stripped pine floor with runner type rug The light switch for the hallway is 127cm from floor. The central heating thermostat, 150cm from floor, is on the wall towards the end of the hall corridor. Living Room Door Width 90 cm. Gas fire with fire-guard Stripped pine floor with rug TV/DVD/Freeview/Video with remotes. One 3 seat settee, one 4 seat settee, two wingback style armchairs. Nest of tables containing 3 side tables Bookcase, display cabinet Side lights Wi-Fi router Dining Room Door Width 85 cm from hall Gas fire with fire guard Stripped pine floor One 8 seat square dining table with 8 dining chairs Bookcase, display cabinet Large sideboard Side light
Kitchen Half-glazed door from dining room, width 85 cm. Cushioned floor Worktop Height 90cm with hob and sink inset at this level. Cooker with 4 gas hobs Electric Fan assisted oven with grill, with front drop down door. 28cm from floor when down, lowest shelf 52cm from floor. Free standing upright fridge freezer Integral dishwasher, with front drop down door front. 15cm from floor when down. Further range of base and wall cupboards. Microwave oven Variety of kitchen appliances including kettle, toaster and food processor Front opening automatic washing machine Drying area with collapsible dying rack Conservatory Half-glazed door from dining room, width 85 cm and small threshold. Tiled floor Two chairs and a table with 3 other folding chairs Downstairs Cloakroom Door width 80 cm from hall, toilet and sink with extractor fan Understairs Cupboard Containing electric trip switches, travel cot, high chair, spare light bulbs Stairs to first floor
All rooms on the first floor, except bathrooms, are fully carpeted Single flight of stairs with 12 steps leading to small half landing, 3 further steps leading to landing. All steps 20cm high, 25cm deep, 80cm wide. Bedroom 1 Door width 80cm from landing. 4 6 Double bed, 57 cm high, with bedside cabinets and bedside lights Large built in wardrobe, large chest of drawers, blanket chest. Wingback chair, chair and small table. Feature fire place with decommissioned gas fire Bedroom 2 -ensuite Door width 80cm from landing. 4 6 Double bed, 57 cm high, with bedside cabinets and bedside lights Built in wardrobe and shelf unit. 75 cm door leading to ensuite 90cm quadrant shower, toilet, sink, heated towel rail, extractor fan Bathroom Corridor leading to, partly-glazed with obscure glass, door, 80 cm wide leading to large family bathroom. Painted wooden floor leading to 2 steps down to bathroom. Bath, 90 cm quadrant shower, sink, toilet, heated towel rail. Tiled floor Stairs to Second Floor
All rooms on the Second Floor, except the shower-room, are fully carpeted Single flight of stairs with 12 steps leading to small half landing, 3 further steps leading to landing. All steps 20cm high, 25cm deep, 80cm wide. Bedroom 3 Door width 90cm from landing. 2, 3 feet wide, 57 cm high single beds with bedside cabinets and bedside lights Large built in wardrobe, large chest of drawers, bookcase. Feature fire place with decommissioned gas fire Bedroom 4 Door width 90cm from landing. Single bed, 3 foot wide, 57 cm high. Large wardrobe, one section unlocked for hanging space. Large bedside cabinet/chest of drawers with bedside light, bookcase, chair Bedroom 5 Door width 90cm from landing. Single bed, 3 foot wide, 57 cm high, with bedside light Chest of drawers Hanging rack for clothes Shower Room Door width 90cm from landing 90 cm quadrant shower, toilet and sink, heated towel rail, extractor fan. Ceiling mounted light tube for illumination.
Additional information All light switches are at a height of 127cm from floor. Most electrical sockets are at a height of 30 cm. Smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) detectors fitted in dining room, hallway, first floor landing and second floor landing. Gas Central Heating throughout and electric storage heaters in hall and first floor landing. Gas fires in dining room and front room. Pressurised (unvented) water system designed to supply water at a constant rate to all floors even when all water demands are being used. Contact information The full address of the property is : The Judges House, 10 Well Close Terrace, Whitby YO21 3AR In all instances, please contact Whitby Holiday Cottages. Address : 48 Flowergate Whitby North Yorkshire - YO21 3BB. Telephone : 01947 603010 E-mail : enquiries@whitbyholidaycottages.net.