National Trust Cottages Access Statement

National Trust Cottages Access Statement Cottage Ref: 011108 Godolphin House Godolphin East Godolphin Cross HELSTON Cornwall Introduction Godolphin House is a striking house with parts that date back to the 15 th century. It was bought by the National Trust in 2007 and has since undergone major restoration. It is surrounded by extensive gardens. The House is arranged as follows: Ground Floor: Grand Entrance Hall, Kitchen/ Breakfast room, Dining room, Utility room, Rear Lobby, Double Bedroom and Shower room. First Floor: Saloon, Sitting room, Two Bathrooms, Shower room, Twin Bedroom and Four Double Bedrooms. 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 Page 1 of 30

Arrival & Parking Facilities Godolphin House is on the Godolphin estate which is open to the public and therefore fairly well signposted with the Brown tourist road signs. Detailed directions are sent to guests shortly before their visit. Only on arrival and departure guests, if they want, can enter the estate via the main road house gate and drive up to the front of the house (please watch out for pedestrians). Vehicles can be parked on the turning circle whilst being unloaded or loaded. On completion of luggage transferral vehicles must then be taken to the standard guest parking area reached via the public entrance. Page 2 of 30

The standard guest car parking area, to be used during the stay, is reached by entering via the public entrance and continuing past the public car parks. Follow the sign, just before the reception building, for Deliveries and Office off to the right. Keep on this track as it bends to the left, through the staff parking area until finally, passing through the opening in the high stone wall, and entering the guest parking area at the rear of the house. Page 3 of 30

Getting in (and out) of the cottage Page 4 of 30

From the unloading area, on initial arriving, enter the courtyard via the central arched doors. From the standard guest parking area walk through the grey solid gates, down into the garden and enter the courtyard via the rear arched doors. The combination key safe for the front door is to the side of the Plant door in the far corner of the Loggia the actual front door is in the other corner. There is an outside light but it is recommended to bring a torch to set the correct lock combination on arrival. Keys to be returned to safe on final departure. Getting around the cottage Ground floor: Front door opens into cloak area leading to grand entrance hall with one door off and a main stairway to first floor. Door from entrance hall opens into inner hallway with four doors off. Door to shower/toilet room, door to double bedroom, door to dining room and door to rear lobby. From dining room door off to kitchen and from rear lobby doors off to inner lobby and rear entrance. Kitchen has door off to garden via small lobby. Kitchen and inner lobby both have doors off to rear stairwell which has a door off to utility room. Page 5 of 30

First floor: Grand, straight, stairway up from hall to large landing with four doors off to Saloon, small connecting lobby, bathroom and East a double bedroom. The bathroom and East bedroom are also connected internally. The saloon has door onto Old stairway landing which has three doors off, one to a shower room, one to Godolphin a double bedroom and one into Withdrawing a double bedroom. The small connecting lobby has door off into Connecting a double bedroom which has a door off to an inner lobby. The inner lobby has door into Sitting room which has a door off to rear stairway landing. Rear landing has doors off to a bathroom and a twin bedroom. Page 6 of 30

Entrance/Grand Hall. Cloak area. Solid wooden door, 880mm wide open inwards into cloak area. Granite threshold step (90mm H). Glazed panel above doorway. Main walkway wooden floorboards. Sunken area (300mm down) to right-hand side with original stone flooring and two pillars. Chandelier with five lights on 2-way switch. Chest of drawers/storage box (1,680mm W x 570mm D x 1,000mm H). Mirrored Hall stand (down in sunken area 1,300mm W x 410mm D x 2,300mm H) Page 7 of 30

Grand Hall Double aspect. Walkway opening from cloak area 1,800mm wide. Stone slab flooring. Three double wall lights. One double radiator. Non-functional fireplace. Sash window, with deep sill, internal shutters, (2,300mm W x 1,800mm H). East aspect. Barred, lead light window with deep sill, (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). North aspect. Barred, lead light window, (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). North aspect. Open Spy Hole in West wall. Refractory table (3,320mm W x 890mm D x 70mm knee H). Five wooden chairs (440mm seat H). Writing bureau (990mm W x 510mm D x 990mm H). Low occasional table (1,210mm W x 640mm D x 470mm H). High back wooden chair, with Rush seat and back, (490mm seat H). Door to inner hallway and main stairway up to first floor. Page 8 of 30

Inner Hallway. Solid wooden door 680mm wide opens inwards from hall. Glazed panel above door. Quarry tiled flooring. Two wall lights on 2-way switch. Four doors off to shower/toilet room, double bedroom, dining room and rear lobby. Double Bedroom Single aspect. Page 9 of 30

Solid wooden door 850mm wide opens inwards from inner hallway. Parquet flooring with two rugs. Two table lamps, linked to switch. Standard lamp. Radiator. Non-functional fireplace. Lead light window, to West aspect (1,900mm W x 1,900mm H). Side table (880mm W x 580mm D x 660mm H). Two bedside cabinets (360mm W x 350mm D x 740mm H). Blanket chest (950m W x 340 D x 590mm H). Wardrobe (950m W x 440mm D x 1,540mm H). Contemporary, double, iron bedstead (1,400mm W x 2,000mm L x 600mm H). Shower/Toilet Room Single aspect. Page 10 of 30

Solid wooden door 680mm wide opens inwards, from inner hallway, to vestibule. There is a glazed panel above the doorway. Vinyl flooring with rug. Wall light on 2-way switch. Radiator. Disused fireplace. Roof light window. Solid wooden door 800mm wide opens outwards, from vestibule to shower room. Vinyl flooring. Ceiling down light, wall light and mirror light. Radiator and heated towel rail. Lead light window, to East aspect (800mm W x 800mm H). Wall shaver socket. W.C. (420mm seat H). Wash basin (890mm H). Step (150mm H) into shower cubicle (850mm W x 700mm D) through 680mm wide safety glass door. Dining Room Single aspect. Page 11 of 30

Solid wooden door 680mm wide opens outwards, from inner hallway, Step (200mm H) up. Parquet flooring. Two chandeliers with eight lights on 2-way switch. Two table lights and two standard lamps. Lead light window, to West aspect (1,900mm W x 1,900mm H). Lead light window, to West aspect (1,900mm W x 2,300mm H). Inglenook fireplace with multifuel stove. Dining table (3,270mm L x 920mm W x 690mm knee H). Twelve high backed, leather upholstered, dining chairs (450mm seat H). Two benches, with cushion seats, (1,820mm W x 420mm seat H). Dresser sideboard (1,880mm W x 440mm D x 2,050mm H). Table sideboard (2,740mm W x 680mm D x 940mm H). Trestle tray/table (780mm W x 1030mm D x 850mm H) fully opened. D.A.B. radio/dvd player. Door to kitchen. Kitchen Single aspect. Page 12 of 30

Solid wooden door 720mm wide opens outwards, from dining room. Quarry tiled flooring. Two ceiling lights on 2-way switch. Wall light. Three, under cupboard, strip lights. Lead light window, to West aspect (1,400mm W x 1,400mm H). Two radiators. Inglenook fireplace with contemporary cast iron range, extractor/lights above. Kitchen floor cupboards with drawers under 900mm High worktops. Wall cupboards 560mm above worktops. Central, island, cupboard (1,750mm W x 1,000mm D) with 900mm High worktop. Welsh dresser (1,980mm W x 520mm D x 2,100mm H). Breakfast table (910mm W x 1,980mm L x 670mm knee H). Five wooden kitchen chairs, one is a carver (450mm seat H). Two built-in benches (540mm seat H). Fridge (Freezer in utility area), Dishwasher, Toaster, Microwave and Two Kettles. Door to rear porch and door to rear stairwell. Rear Porch. Page 13 of 30

French doors with glazed panel surround, 750mm doorway width, open outwards, from kitchen. Quarry tiled flooring. Ceiling light. Solid wooden Back door, 950mm wide, opens inwards. Granite threshold 600mm high to semi covered door step area giving access to cottage garden. Rear Stairwell Single aspect. Solid wooden door 710mm wide opens inwards, from kitchen. Vinyl flooring. Radiator. Two wall lights on 2-way switch and another wall light on a 2-way switch. Two square, porthole, windows (350mm W x 350mm H) East aspect. Turning stairway with 17, carpeted steps (840mm W x 200mm H) to first floor rear landing. 2 turning steps, 7 straight, 2 turning, 6 straight onto a Juliet landing. Banister (900mm H). Two doors from stairwell, one to rear inner lobby and one to utility room. Page 14 of 30

Utility Room Single aspect. Solid wooden door 760mm wide opens outwards, from under rear stairway. Quarry tile flooring. Recessed down light and wall light on 2-way switch. Window, with deep sill, internal shutters (800mm W x 1,400mm H) East aspect. Washing machine, Tumble dryer and tall, double door Freezer Rear Lobby Single aspect - and rear Inner Lobby. Page 15 of 30

Glazed wooden door 800mm wide opens outwards, from inner hallway. Stone slab flooring. Radiator. Two wall lights, which are linked to ceiling light in inner lobby, on 2-way switch. Lead light window with, deep sill, (1,000mm W x 1,000mm H). East aspect. Two more windows, same size, very high up. Welsh dresser (1,520mm W x 430mm D x 2,100mm H). Solid wooden door 1,020mm wide opens inwards to public, East garden. Glazed panel above. Solid wooden door 810mm wide opens outwards to rear inner lobby. Stone slab flooring. One ceiling light, which is linked to wall lights in rear lobby, on 2-way switch. Solid wooden door 810mm wide opens inwards to rear stairwell. Main Stairway and Landing Single aspect. Page 16 of 30

Banister 900mm high. 15 steps (1,070mm W x 200mm H), straight up from grand hall. Traditional stair carpet secured by rods. Juliet landing with banister 900mm high. Wooden floorboards and rug on landing. Radiator. Two chandeliers with six lights on 2-way switch. Lead light window with, deep sill, (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). South aspect. Side table (960mm W x 450mm D x 650mm H). Four doors off landing to Saloon, small connecting lobby, bathroom and East bedroom. (The bathroom and East bedroom are also connected internally). East Bedroom Double aspect. Page 17 of 30

Solid wooden door 900mm wide opens inwards from main landing. Wooden floorboards with three rugs. One double radiator. Large, non-functional fireplace. Two standard lamps on 2-way switch. Two table lamps. Non-functional, antique, Venetian coloured glass chandelier. Triple paned sash window (2,300mm W x 2,300mm H) with internal shutters. East aspect. Two lead light windows with deep sills (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). North aspect. Round table (1,200mm Dia x 720mm H). Two, cushion seated chairs (440mm seat H). Writing desk (1,530mm W x 590mm D x 790mm H). Cushion seated chair (480mm seat H). Blanket chest (1,470mm W x 620mm D x 750mm H). Full length Cheval mirror (440mm W x 1,630mm H). Two bedside cabinets (390mm W x 360mm D x 740mm H). Bow fronted chest of drawers (2 over 4) (1,100mm W x 590mm D x 1,330mm H). Wardrobe/mock chest (1,260mm W x 620mm D x 2,350mm H). Canopied four post bed (1,600mm W x 2,000mm L x 850mm H) (Canopy 2,450mm H) Fire exit door and door to bathroom. Bathroom (Front) Single aspect. Page 18 of 30

Solid wooden door 850mm wide opens outwards from East bedroom. Wooden floorboards and vinyl flooring around bath. Two radiators and electric heated towel rail. Two wall lights and a mirror light linked on 2-way switches (located outside bathroom doors) Two lead light windows with deep sills (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). North aspect. Wooden wash stand (1,070mm W x 550mm D x 820mm H) (300mm H splash back). Wooden chair (440mm seat H). Freestanding wooden towel rail (660mm W x 780mm H). Freestanding oval acrylic bathtub (1,680mm L x 780mm W x 560mm H). Mixer/shower taps. W.C. (440mm seat H). Wash basin (780mm H). Two shaver sockets. Solid wooden door 850mm wide opens inwards to main landing. Saloon Double aspect. Page 19 of 30

Solid wooden door 950mm wide opens inwards from main landing. Wooden floorboards and four rugs. Four double radiators. Two large, non-functioning fireplaces. Four table lamps all on 2-way switch. Three standard lamps. Three lead light windows with deep sills (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). North aspect. Three lead light windows with deep sills (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). South aspect. Four side tables supporting table lamps (720mm H). One side table (800mm W x 580mm D x 740mm H) One side table (680mm W x 460mm D x 760mm H) One side table (540mm W x 420mm D x 760mm H) One, bow fronted, side cabinet (450mm W x 350mm D x 690mm H) One table (1,190mm W x 1,190mm D x 730mm H). Two stools (500mm seat H). One bookcase (1,350mm W x 300mm W x 1,680mm H). Two Three seater settees (450mm seat H). Four wingback chairs (450mm seat H). One chest of drawers (2 over 4) 1,000mm W x 500mm D x 1,650mm H) One, bow fronted, side cabinet (450mm W x 350mm D x 690mm H) Door to old stairway landing. Old Stairway Landing Single aspect. Page 20 of 30

Solid wooden door 950mm wide opens inwards from Saloon. Wooden floorboards and rug. There is a section of floorboards, at right angles to the main, denoting the old West stairway. One double radiator. Two chandeliers with six lights on 2-way switch. Two lead light windows with deep sills (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). South aspect. Side table (890mm W x 450mm D x 750mm H). Round side table (570mm Dia x 720mm H). Cushion seated chair (440mm seat H). One bookcase (2,090mm W x 400mm W x 1,680mm H). Original banister 1,000mm high. (purely in position for historical interest and integrity) Doors off landing to Shower room and two Double bedrooms. Shower Room Single aspect. Solid wooden door 760mm wide opens inwards from old stairway landing. Wooden floorboards and vinyl flooring around shower cubicle. One double radiator and electric heated towel rail. Non-functioning fireplace. Page 21 of 30

Three wall lights (switch outside shower room). Mirror with light/shaver socket above. Lead light window (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H) with seat below (460mm seat H). North aspect. Shower cubicle with two solid walls and two safety glass panels (750mm W x 850mm D) 200mm high step. Cushion seated chair (440mm seat H). W.C. (420mm seat H). Wash basin (860mm H). Separate shaver socket. Withdrawing Bedroom Single aspect. Solid wooden door 900mm wide opens outwards from old stairway landing. Wooden floorboards and three rugs. One double radiator and non-functioning fireplace. One standard lamp and two table lamps linked to a single switch. One other standard lamp. Lead light window with deep sill (1,800mm W x 1,900mm H). East aspect. Sideboard (1,350mm W x 650mm D x 880mm H). Page 22 of 30

Two cushion seated chairs (440mm seat H). Freestanding wooden towel rail (760mm W x 900mm H). Blanket chest (1,400mm W x 470mm D x 740mm H). Chest of drawers (2 over 3) (1,030mm W x 480mm D x 1,030mm H). Two bedside cabinets (480mm W x 430mm D x 740mm H). Full length Cheval mirror (440mm W x 1,580mm H). Wardrobe/mock chest (2,300mm W x 530mm D x 2,200mm H). Canopied four post bed (1,600mm W x 2,000mm L x 800mm H) (Canopy 2,200mm H) Fire exit door. Godolphin Bedroom Single aspect. Solid wooden door 900mm wide opens inwards from old stairway landing. Wooden floorboards and two rugs. Two double radiators and non-functioning fireplace. One standard lamp and one table lamp linked to a single switch. Another standard lamp and table lamp. Two lead light windows (1,400mm W x 1,900mm H). North aspect. Dressing table (1,200mm W x 540mm D x 750mm H). Cushion seated chair (440mm seat H). Upholstered wingback chair (440mm seat H). Freestanding wooden towel rail (660mm W x 880mm H). Blanket chest (1,380mm W x 550mm D x 760mm H). Full length Cheval mirror (400mm W x 1,600mm H). Two bedside cabinets (580mm W x 590mm D x 900mm H). Bow fronted chest of drawers (2 over 4) (1,070mm W x 550mm D x 1,260mm H). Wardrobe (2,450mm W x 600mm D x 2,000mm H). Canopied four post bed (1,600mm W x 2,000mm L x 800mm H) (Canopy 2,300mm H). One wall has drapes and panels behind which an original, historic, wall covering is seen Page 23 of 30

Connecting Lobby Double aspect. Solid wooden door 850mm wide opens outwards from main stairway landing. Wooden floorboards with three steps (200mm H). Assistance handrail to one side. Ceiling light on 2-way switch. Glass panels to sides with East and West aspects. Wooden chair (440mm seat H). Door to bedroom. Connecting Bedroom Single aspect. Solid wooden door 850mm wide opens inwards from connecting lobby. Fitted carpet flooring. One radiator and non-functioning fireplace. One ceiling light and two table lamps. Page 24 of 30

Lead light window (1,400mm W x 1,300mm H) with cushioned seat below (580mm seat H). West aspect. Chest of four drawers (970mm W x 600mm D x 900mm H). Full length Cheval mirror (460mm W x 1,500mm H). Bedside cabinet (400mm W x 360mm D x 700mm H). Bow fronted wardrobe (1,060mm W x 650mm D x 1,900mm H). Freestanding wooden towel rail (700mm W x 820mm H). Double bed (1,400mm W x 2,000mm L x 650mm H). Door, with glazed panel above, to rear lobby. Rear lobby (Upper). Solid wooden door 830mm wide opens inwards from connecting bedroom. Fitted carpet flooring. Two wall lights (one in the disused lift area on Fire Exit [one-way] from East bedroom) Door to Sitting room. Page 25 of 30

Sitting Room Single aspect. Solid wooden door 730mm wide opens outwards from rear lobby (Upper). Fitted carpet flooring. Two radiators. Inglenook fireplace with multifuel stove. Three standard lamps on 2-way switch. Two lead light windows with deep sills (1,400mm W x 1,300mm H). West aspect. One side table (460mm W x 340mm D x 720mm H). One side table (680mm W x 410mm D x 790mm H). One side table (560mm W x 460mm D x 750mm H). Dining table (1,220mm L x 800mm W x 610mm knee H). Two cushion seated chairs (440mm seat H). Two easy chairs (440mm seat H). Two three seater settees (440mm seat H). Large cushioned stool (1,500mm L x 600mm W x 520mm seat H). Log basket. TV. DVD player. Door to rear landing. Page 26 of 30

Rear Landing Single aspect. Solid wooden door 740mm wide opens outwards from Sitting room. Fitted carpet flooring. One radiator. One wall light on 2-way switch. One permanent mini-down light. One roof light window. East aspect. Stairway to rear stairwell. Doors to bathroom and twin bedroom. Bathroom (Rear) Single aspect. Page 27 of 30

Solid wooden door 800mm wide opens inwards from rear landing. The interior layout is U shaped on two levels. Vinyl flooring and three wooden, turning, steps (200mm H) between levels. One radiator. Electric heated towel rail. Three wall lights. One window with deep sill (800mm W x 800mm H). East aspect. W.C. (420mm seat H). Wash basin (880mm H). Shaver socket on upper level. Bath (1,690mm L x 700mm W x 520mm H) with mixer/shower taps on lower level. Twin Bedroom Single aspect. Solid wooden door 800mm wide opens inwards from rear landing. Fitted carpet flooring. Two radiators and non-functioning fireplace. One ceiling light and two table lamps. Lead light window with deep sill (1,200mm W x 1,300mm H) West aspect. Page 28 of 30

Two bedside cabinets (400mm W x 330mm D x 760mm H). Chest of drawers (2 over 3) (940mm W x 590mm D x 970mm H). Full length Cheval mirror (500mm W x 1,570mm H). Freestanding wooden towel rail (620mm W x 900mm H). Wardrobe (2,050mm W x 630mm D x 1,820mm H). Pair of single beds (1,000mm W x 2,000mm L x 700mm H). Garden On the South side of the house is an enclosed, mainly grass, garden which is directly accessed from the kitchen back door or through the courtyard from the front door. On the patio area is a large hardwood garden table (3,000mm W x 1,000mm D x 700 knee H) together with ten chairs and two carvers (450mm seat H). There is a rotary dryer. There is also access to the main (public) garden from the rear lobby back door. Additional Information Assistance dogs are welcome at all our cottages Page 29 of 30

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 dining room and living room. 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. http://www.redcross.org.uk/standard.asp?id=89425 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. Email: cottages@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 0844 8002070 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: 01793 818531 Email: accessforall@nationaltrust.org.uk February 2012 Page 30 of 30