Access Statement For Croftlands Cottages

Introduction

Our self catering cottages are in a quiet village location. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, if you have any queries please do call. Our cottages are not suitable for disabled visitors. We look forward to welcoming you.

Pre-Arrival

oWe have a comprehensive website

oBookings / enquiries can be made via email, fax or phone or the website

oThe nearest bus stop is outside our driveway

oThe nearest train station is in Penrith 18 miles away; there are accessible taxis at the station and locally

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

We have our own car park adjacent to the cottages

oCar park is gravel and a little uneven

oThe driveway is steep near to the road but has only a slight slope by the cottages

oFox Howe cottage has 3 steps to the front door - 18cm high, 30cm deep, 91cm wide with hand rail on both sides. Door is 79cm wide.

oSquirrel cottage entrance is at ground level. The door is 84cm wide

oParking is 5 metres away from the entrance

Main Entrances

Fox Howe Cottage

oThe front door opens directly into the open plan living, kitchen and dining room. Keyhole 98cm high.

oThere is a threshold of 4cm when entering the cottage

Squirrel Cottage

oThe front door opens into a small porch . Keyhole is 100cm high

oThere is a threshold of 4cm when entering the cottage

oThe inner door is 87cm wide. Keyhole 96cm high opening into the open plan living, kitchen and dining room

Fox Howe Cottage Dining room and lounge

oThe dining room is open plan with the lounge and kitchen

oSquare Table (moveable three ways) - legs on each corner, 60cm floor to lowest point of table (underspace), 90cm square extendable by 60cms in length

oFree space between table and walls is at least 85cm on three sides

oChairs (moveable) - 4 chairs with padded seat and no arms.

oFlooring is short pile carpet throughout

oFurniture is moveable and all is non feather oOne double sofa and two easy chairs provided both armed

o TV, DVD and CD provided with remote control

Squirrel Cottage Dining room and lounge

oThe dining room is open plan with the lounge and kitchen

oSquare Table (moveable in every direction) - legs on each corner, 64cm floor to lowest point of table (underspace). 68cm square

oFree space between table and walls is at least 70cm all round

oChairs (moveable) - 2 chairs with unpadded seat and no arms.

oFlooring is wooden throughout

oOne double sofa provided with arms which is moveable and all is non feather

o TV and DVD provided with remote control

Laundry oThere is no separate laundry but there is a standard size washer dryer, which is front loading, provided in the kitchens.

Shop ,Leisure Facilities ,Outdoor Facilities o Not available

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs and Entertainment o Not Available

Fox Howe Bedrooms

Bedroom 1

oDoor width 85cm

oDouble bed provided - 150cm.

oBed height 54cm floor to top of mattress

oNon Feather duvets and pillows provided.

oSheets, duvet covers and pillow cases are mixed fibres

oLargest transfer space available to right of bed is 84cm

Bedroom 2

oDoor width 85cm

oTwin single beds provided - 90cm

oBed height 56cm floor to top of mattress

oNon Feather duvets and pillows provided.

oSheets, duvet covers and pillow cases are mixed fibres

oLargest transfer space available between beds is 120cm

Squirrel Bedroom

oOpen plan bedroom

oDouble bed provided - 150cm

oBed height 48cm floor to top of mattress

oNon Feather duvets and pillows provided. oSheets, duvet covers and pillow cases are mixed fibres

oLargest transfer space available to left or right of bed is 140cm

Fox Howe Bathrooms

Double en suite

oDoor width 79cm

oFlexible shower.Tray height is 14cm

oFree space in bathroom is minimal

oToilet seat height 42cm

oSpace to right of toilet is minimal

oFlooring is vinyl

Twin en suite

oDoor width 79cm

oBath with flexible shower over. Bath height is 54cm.

oFree space in bathroom is minimal

oToilet seat height 42cm

oSpace to right of toilet is minimal

oFlooring is vinyl

Squirrel Bathroom

oDoor width 79cm

oLarge corner bath with narrow access. Bath height 60cms

oSeparate shower enclosure. Tray height is 26cm

oFree space in bathroom is minimal

oToilet seat height 40cm

oSpace to right of toilet is minimal

oFlooring is vinyl

Fox Howe Kitchen

oKitchen open plan with Dining room

oWorktop height 92cm.

oOven door is drop down, height of lowest shelf 41cm, can be accessed from the either side

oSink is 92cm high with cupboards underneath

oHob is 92cm high and gas

oFlooring is vinyl

oEvenly lit kitchen with spotlights above work surfaces where required

oFridge freezer, dishwasher, washer dryer and microwave available. Highest shelf in fridge 180cm

Squirrel Kitchen

oKitchen open plan with Dining room

oWorktop height 91cm.

oOven door is drop down, height of lowest shelf 89cm, can be accessed from the either side

oSink is 91cm high with cupboards underneath

oHob is 91cm high and gas

oFlooring is wood

oEvenly lit kitchen with spotlights above work surfaces where required

oFridge freezer, dishwasher, washerdryer and microwave available. Highest shelf in fridge 170cm

Grounds and Gardens

oEach cottage has its own patio area with lighting. Fox Howe's is gravel and Squirrel's is paved. There is a small grassed area to the rear with gravel path

Additional Information

o Information folder is provided

oGood mobile phone reception

oBoth cottages have heat and smoke alarms fitted

o Both cottages are non smoking

oPets are welcome subject to conditions in booking form and by arrangement only

Contact Information

o Address: Croftlands Cottages, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5SA

o Telephone and Fax: 017687 78300

o Email: info@keswickselfcateringcottage.co.uk Website: www.keswickselfcateringcottage.co.uk

o Local public transport numbers: Bus Train o Local taxi numbers: Davies 017687 72676

Future Plans

We are currently making improvements to our car parking facilities to give more space.We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone or email