Penlee

Access Statement

Access Statement for PENLEE Tregenna Castle Estate, St.Ives

Penlee is one of fourteen cottages and apartments that make up Castle Village situated in the beautiful grounds of Tregenna Castle’s 72 acre estate. All the properties offer great flexibility and choice and are all well designed and equipped.

Castle Village is a short distance from the Hotel. The walk to the hotel takes in stunningly beautiful views of St Ives Bay.

The nearest bus stop is 100 yards from the entrance to Tregenna Estate

St.Ives Train and Bus Stations are 1.4 miles away.

The nearest public toilets are above Porthminster Beach approx 0.75 miles away.

The nearest Taxi Office is situated next to the Bus Station approx 1.3 miles away. There is also a taxi rank next to the train station.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

Penlee is a three bedroom 1^st floor apartment. Castle Village is set back off the approach drive to Tregenna Castle.

Apartments are usually available from 4pm on the day of arrival and the keys will be accessed from the keysafe box.

Penlee can be found by taking the first turning right after entering the estate. Bearing right along the gravel road, the car park for Castle Village is ahead.

There is one designated car parking space for the property.

Main Entrance

From the car park Penlee is down a set of 16 steps 15cm high and is the first floor apartment set towards the bottom of the properties.

After passing Lamorna there is an entrance opening to a stairwell on the right. Penlee is accessed via this staircase.

The entrance area to the stairwell is 89cm wide and the 1^st tiled step accessing the staircase is 13cm x 104cm. A handrail is fitted to the left hand wall.

There are an additional 13 tile steps 20cm x 26cm to a landing area. The door for Penlee is on the left hand side

Entrance Hall

The front door opens inwards into a small vestibule. There is a small step 4cm over the threshold.

The light switch is on the left wall

Another door opens inwards into the main entrance hall

On the wall to the right there are coat hooks.

There are four doors that lead from the hallway into separate rooms and a staircase that leads to the 1^st floor.

A light switch for the hall and stairs is situated on the opposite wall.

The flooring in the entrance hall is laminate wood.

Twin Bedroom

The first door on the left opens inwards into a twin bedroom.

The light switch for the room is on the left wall

Adjoining is a fitted wardrobe with a wall mounted mirror and three cupboards above.

On the wall opposite is a window providing views to the rear aspect, with a velux window sited above. Underneath the windows is a central heating radiator.

There are two standard single beds 6’x3’ with fitted headboards a bedside table and a lamp sited on it.

There are several power points located in the bedroom.

The flooring in the bedroom is carpeted.

Double Bedroom

The second door on the left opens inwards into a double bedroom.

The light switch for the room is on the left wall

Adjoining is a fitted wardrobe with a wall mounted mirror with dresser underneath.

On the wall opposite is a window providing views to the rear aspect and underneath is a central heating radiator.

There is a King size bed with fitted headboard.

An additional window is sited above the beds with views to the side aspect.

There are several power points located in the bedroom.

The flooring in the bedroom is laminate wood.

Bathroom

The third door in the hall opens inwards into a family bathroom.

The light switch for the bathroom is on the right side on entering the bathroom.

Immediately on the left is a wash basin with mirror fitted above and a shelf as well as a strip light with integral socket for electrical shaving equipment.

Opposite is a bath with a tap mixer shower fitted over. A shower screen is also fitted.

Adjoining is a toilet and to the right is a heated towel rail.

Main Living Area

The door on the right of the hall opens inwards and the ground floor living area is set out as a large open plan living area which features a dining area, lounge and kitchen.

The master light switch panel is on the left hand wall.

The flooring throughout the living area is laminate wood.

On the right immediately behind the door is the alarm control panel for the property (the code can be obtained from Reception upon arrival)

Kitchen Area

On the right side of the living area is the fitted kitchen which offers a full range of base and wall units with integral electric oven, gas hob & extractor hood together with a fridge freezer and dishwasher.

Additional equipment is also provided: - Microwave, Toaster, Kettle etc.

The kitchen comes complete with a wide range of catering utensils, crockery and cutlery.

A cupboard on the right hand side of the kitchen provides useful additional storage and houses an iron, ironing board, clothes horse, broom and dustpan & brush.

The kitchen is well equipped with power points and the fire blanket and extinguisher are located to the left of the kitchen behind the dining table.

Dining Area

The centre of the living area is given to the dining area. The dining table has two benches provided.

Behind the dining table is a large picture window that provides views over the central garden of Castle Village.

The gardens are beautiful and the large window provides an excellent frame to view a wide array of shrubbery and flowers.

The dining room and lounge are well equipped with power points.

Lounge Area

To the left of the living area is the lounge.

The lounge has a sofa, two armchairs and there is a coffee table and ornaments.

Opposite the sofa there is TV & DVD equipment.

To the left side of the lounge is a large recessed window providing views to the side aspect and over to St Ives Bay.

Stairs to First Floor

From the entrance hall there is a carpeted staircase 70cm wide that links the ground with 1^st floor.

The light switch for the stairs is on the wall between the living area and bathroom and a hand rail is fitted.

The staircase has 13 stairs 20cm x 25cm that lead to the 1^st floor landing. On reaching the landing there are two doors leading to other rooms.

A light switch for the landing is on the left wall.

Shower Room

The first door on the left opens outwards into a shower room.

The light switch is on the right wall on the landing before entering.

On the left hand side is a toilet with a mirror above.

Opposite is a wash basin with a velux window fitted above.

On the right is a shower cubicle with a door that opens outwards. There is a step 28cm over the threshold and 17cm down into the tray.

The shower room has been cleverly built into the eaves and therefore the headroom is reduced. This is especially true of the shower that is built on a raised pedestal. Care must be taken when standing in the shower cubicle.

The flooring in the en-suite is vinyl.

Double Bedroom

The second door on the landing opens inwards into a double bedroom. The flooring is carpet

The light switch is on the left hand wall and adjoining is a velux window.

Along the left hand wall is a chest of drawers.

Opposite the door is a large picture window with far reaching views to the side aspect and over St Ives Bay. A central heating radiator is fitted underneath.

On the right side of the room is a fitted wardrobe

Against the right wall is a super king size bed with a fitted headboard.

Bedside tables are situated either side of the bed with lamps.

Laundry

There is a washer-dryer provided in the property in the kitchen area.

Leisure Facilities

The apartment does not have any leisure facilities but guests are welcome to use the extensive leisure facilities offered on the estate for an additional cost. Full details of these are available from the Hotel Reception.

Additional Information

Pets are not allowed on the premises.

The premises are non Smoking.