Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, rthumberland 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 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. Alnmouth 13 miles Taxi phone numbers at the train station Bus stops 50m & 150m Route 473 timetable at bus stop Alnwick to Wooler service Can be arranged with owner Tarmac pavements around the village available Asda and Sainsburys make deliveries 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. Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park to the property entrance. On site parking for 1 car 15m from front door Gravel & paving 50mm step down lighting 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. What is the clear door opening width? handrail 50mm door thresh ramp 50mm door thresh 700mm width Ceiling spotlight subdued lighting Textured slate tiles with doormat Prepared January 2016 Page!1
Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, rthumberland NE68 7UR Hall & stairs 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. dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many Ceiling spotlights on top landing providing subdued lighting to stairs 850mm Fitted medium pile carpet Up 14 steps, turn left and left again to toilet and bathroom or turn right and up 2 steps then turn right to both bedrooms steps 850mm width, 250mm depth & 180mm height Sitting room Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it. What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 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? Enter through front porch Turn right into sitting room 680mm Textured slate tables 2 sofas coffee table display cabinet Yes Yes Well lit Ceiling lights and table lamps Textured slate tiles Kitchen/dining area Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it. What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? Enter through front porch turn left 600mm Prepared January 2016 Page!2
Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, rthumberland NE68 7UR 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 clear height underneath dining table. Is there space around the table for a wheelchair? 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 o Describe how well lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided. Side opening oven 250mm Hob 900mm Microwave 150mm 920mm Highest shelf 1000mm Lowest drawer 120mm Small dining area 4 upright chairs, no arms 640mm Very limited space Kitchen base units Wall units at 1400mm 1 1/2 bowl sink mixer tap Cordless kettle revolving 360 o Well lit with ceiling spotlights undercupboard spotlights pendant light above dining table Textured slate tiles Bedroom 1 Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many? Can furniture be moved around or removed? What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? 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 lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided; 700mm Double 400mm 550mm 260mm Subdued ceiling light Prepared January 2016 Page!3
Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, rthumberland NE68 7UR 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. Fixed hanging rail Medium pile carpet Subtitles instructions Bedroom 2 Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many? Can furniture be moved around or removed? What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? 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. 700mm Small double 400mm 550mm 260mm Subdued ceiling light Fixed hanging rail Medium pile carpet TV Bathroom and separate WC Is there level access from the bedroom to the bathroom? 2 steps down 2 left turns to bathroom and toilet Prepared January 2016 Page!4
Westfield Farmhouse, Seahouses, rthumberland NE68 7UR Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 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. How well lit is the room? Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways. 600mm over bath 420mm 80mm waste pipe no pedestal rmal classic taps Well lit with ceiling lights Bathroom has a wood door and floor with blue tiled walls Toilet has dark wood floor and light coloured walls Bathroom has laminate flooring Toilet has wood stripped floorboards 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. What is the width of footpaths? Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used? Mainly loose gravel with small lawn Mainly level 2 chairs, bench seat & table 1200mm Loose gravel & paving 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? Can be discussed with the owner Free unlimited wifi Poor mobile reception Prepared January 2016 Page!5