Access Statement

Property Location: The Fold@Rock, 8 Rock Home Farm, Rock, Northumberland. NE66 3SJ

Description: Detached stone property set over 2 floors

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: In Rock village

The nearest train station is: Chathill

The nearest petrol station is: Alnwick

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Alnwick

The nearest food shop is: Embleton

The nearest pub/restaurant: Craster

Mobility equipment hire is: Morpeth Ashington

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Private off road

Number of spaces available: 2

For what sized car: Any

Parking surface is: Paved

Is the parking level: Slight incline

Is there good space to unload once parked? Yes

Distance to property from parking: 2 metres

Distance to nearest public parking area: N/A

Is it pay and display? N/A

The width of the path to the property is: N/A

How many steps are there en route to the entrance? 1 from path to side of front door

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 880mm

Number of steps to the main entrance: threshold

The height of the key safe is: 1260mm

The height of the keyhole is: 950mm

How many other entrances to the property are there? 2

Is the entrance well lit? yes, outside light

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: wooden

Are there any rugs? No

The door widths within these areas are? Door from hall 840mm lounge door 1520mm

Is there good space between furniture? yes

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? moveable

Is the floor level and step free? yes

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? Standard height

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? Lower level Standard height

Kitchen

The flooring is: tiled

Is the floor level and step free? yes

The width of the doorways is: from hall 840mm, to utility 840mm, from dining room 1520mm

What height is the worktop to the floor? 900mm

Is the oven set high or low? low

The fridge height is: high

The freezer height is: low

Is crockery stored high or low: low

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? Standard height

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? Above worktop

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? no

Bedrooms

How many floors does the property have? 2

The number of steps between floors is: 13

The flooring is: carpet

Is the flooring level in each bedroom? yes

The door widths are: 760mm

Bed sizes are: 2 x king size, 1 superking, 2 x single beds

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Some built in wardrobes and some moveable

Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? Standard height

Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? Low level

Staircases & Landings

Is the Staircase Straight up and down? yes

Does the Staircase have a winder at the top? no

Does the Staircase have a winder at the bottom? no

Does the staircase have a mid way winder? no

Does the staircase have a full length balustrade? yes

Does the staircase have a handrail? yes

Can the staircase accommodate a stairgate? yes

Are the Stairs less than 3 feet in width? (914 mm)? no

Are the rise of the stairs between 150 mm - 220 mm? yes

Is the pitch of the stairs greater than 42 °? no

Is the landing space narrow? no

Is the landing well lit? yes

Is the balustrade lower than 1100 mm? no

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: tiled

Is the flooring level? yes

Width of the doorways: 760mm

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? no

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? no

Is there a ground floor WC? yes

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? yes

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? no

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? no

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: Patio and lawn

Is permanent seating provided? yes

Is there outside lighting? yes

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (e.g. edges of steps) no

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? no

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? no

Are there any other hazards (e.g. ponds, water features)? no

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? no

If yes, does it accept incoming calls only or incoming and outgoing calls? N/A

Mobile phone reception information: Variable depending on provider

Closest public telephone is: in Rock

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? yes

Can you easily access a light switch in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? yes

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? no

Additional relevant information

Please add further details on any accessibility items or restrictions found at the property:

The attached Accessibility Guide requirement summary represents best practice guidance in terms of things that should be considered in the preparation of your Accessibility Guide. This information is not advice and should not be treated as such, nor should it be used as a substitute for reading the relevant legislation or considering the applicability of the legislation to your holiday property.