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-3.5 miles/ Alnmouth-15 miles/ Berwick upon Tweed-25 miles Nearest taxi firm is in Seahouses -1.5 miles away X18 Newcastle to Berwick stops at Craster Arms in village 600 yards from cottage check timetable in welcome folder for times. No Paved None Asda and Tesco will 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 enroute from the car park to the property entrance. Space for 2 cars on drive beside front door. Gravel and paved ramped drive. Outside lighting at the property above front door. Page 1
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 o one or both sides of the ramp? State if no level access is provided. What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening? Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided e.g. ceiling spotlights. Describe the floor surface e.g. tile /wood/rugs/ 2 steps- 170mm and 220mm high no handrail. No ramp or handrail. 710mm Ceiling light Door mat, runner and short pile carpet. Halls, stairs, landings, passageways Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is 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 e.g. tile/wood/rugs/ Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings and handrail(s). Evenly lit with ceiling lights. Passageway 1100mm wide 2300mm long. Short pile carpet. No stairs Sitting Room/Lounge Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access, ramp(s) or step(s). If steps, how many? Level access from hallway. 730mm Page 2
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 TV s are subtitles/audio description available? Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided. Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/carpet (thick/short pile). Level floor with 2 settees, 4 high wooden dining chairs and table. 1 low coffee table and lamp table. On request Yes Well and evenly lit. 1 ceiling light, floor and table lamp. Carpet short pile 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? 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. 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? Level access direct from lounge. Access to garage and garden via kitchen door 700mm wide and step down 200mm high. 700mm Integrated oven with internal grill, hob and drop down door. (Oven height 700mm, hob and microwave 900mm) 900mm Highest shelf 450mm lowest drawer 300mm Dining table 700mm high wooden bucket chair without arms in lounge area. Page 3
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. Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/ Bottom shelf wall unit 1400mm. On request items can be placed in base units. Mixer tap Cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees. Well lit, ceiling bar with 4 spot lights Wood effect laminate flooring Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas 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 e.g. can rails be adjusted? Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. tile/wood/rugs/ Yes 2 700mm Yes on request 1 x double, 1 x twin 1200mm Bed height 600mm Clear space under bed 250mm Well and evenly lit ceiling light and 2 bedside lamps in double room, 1 bedside lamp in twin room. Wardrobes and drawers are available. Rails cannot be adjusted. Short pile carpet. Page 4
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. All bedding non-allergenic Subtitles available on TV s instruction manuals in welcome folder. N/A Bathrooms, Shower-Rooms & Toilets Is there level access from the bedroom to the ensuite or shared facilities i.e. no steps? 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? What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal? What type 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 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? Describe the floor surface(s) e.g. non slip/ laminate/tile/wood/ Level access to shared facilities no en-suite. 650mm Over bath 400mm 800mm with pedestal. Traditional twist tap on both None Well lit, ceiling light Light stone effect tiled floor, white walls, and white/beige/turquoise towels Tile Page 5
Garden Access Statement Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn. State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped 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? Front lawn and Rear patio with gravel area Step out of garage rear door onto patio 100mm high and undulating gravel area leading to Summerhouse. 4 folding deck chairs in Summerhouse. N/A Level patio area leading down onto uneven gravel area to Summerhouse. Additional Information Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above. State if you welcome 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? None Assistance dogs welcome, enclosed rear garden and water bowl. Free WiFi mobile reception fairly good. Contact Information Property Address 44 Longstone Close, Beadnell Northumberland Property Post Code NE67 5BS Review: Annual Review Due December 2018 Page 6