Ebbe Retreat

Access Statement

Pre-arrival and local facilities
The nearest bus stop is:  At the main gate to Beadnell House
The nearest train station is:Chathill (3.5 Miles away for local services) or Alnmouth (14 Miles for main line services)
The nearest petrol station is: Seahouses - approximately 1 Mile away
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Seahouses Station Yard Car Park, Seahouses, NE68 7ST
The nearest food shop is: Convenience Store, The Haven, Beadnell 
The nearest pub/restaurant: Craster Arms which is next door to the property and there are various others in the village
Mobility equipment hire is:Bewick Mobility, Unit 1 Blaydon Industrial Park, Chainbridge Road, NE21 5AB
0191 406 5068

Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: Off-street
Number of spaces available: Two
For what sized car: Small to large SUV Type Cars will fit in the spaces
Parking surface is: The driveway and parking areas are gravel
Is the parking level: The area is level, however it should be noted that the area is made up of gravel which can slightly uneven
Is there good space to unload once parked? Yes
Distance to property from parking: 8 Metres
Distance to nearest public parking area: Craster Arms car park which is next to the property and only a short walk
Is it pay and display? No
The width of the path to the property is: There is a large drive way, leading to a path to the main entrance.  The path is approximately 2 Metres wide
How many steps are there en route to the entrance? There are no steps to the entrance of the property

Main entrance
The main entrance door width is: The main entrance in to the property is wider than a standard door.  The Entrance to the apartment is a standard width door
Number of steps to the main entrance: There are no steps to the main entrance or the entrance to the apartment
The height of the key safe is: 1.4 metres from the ground
The height of the keyhole is: 1.4 metres from the ground at the main door. 1.8 metres from the ground at the apartment entrance door
How many other entrances to the property are there? None
Is the entrance well lit?The entrance is well lit with PIR Lighting which will automatically come on when you enter the communal areas.

Living and dining rooms
The flooring is:Wooden
Are there are any rugs? There is a large rug in the lounge area
The door widths within these areas are? The door into the lounge and kitchen areas is wider than a standard door
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? No they are set at standard height
Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? No they are set at standard height

Kitchen
The flooring is: Wooden
Is the floor level and step free? Yes
The width of the doorways is: The door from the hallway into the kitchen is wider than a standard door
What height is the worktop to the floor? 0.90M from the floor
Is the oven set high or low? The oven is a range oven so is set low
The fridge height is: It is an American style fridge freezer so full length
The freezer height is: It is an American style fridge freezer so full length
Is crockery stored high or low: Most crockery is an under bench cupboard
Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? No they are set at standard height
Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? No they are set at standard height
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? No

Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have? One. The property is a ground floor apartment
The number of steps between floors is: N/A
The flooring is:The flooring in the bedrooms is carpet 
Is the flooring level in each bedroom? Yes
The door widths are: The doors into the bedrooms are standard width doors
Bed sizes are: The master bedroom has a king sized bed and the second bedroom as a double bed
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? It is moveable within reason.  There are large pieces of furniture but they can be moved
Are the light switches set at a lower level for easier access? No they are set at standard height 
Are the electrical sockets set at a higher level for easier access? No they are set at standard height

Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Type of flooring:Tiles
Is the flooring level?Yes
Width of the doorways: The doors to the bathrooms are standard width
Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No
Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? The shower in the main bathroom has no steps to enter
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? Yes

Outdoor facilities
External areas are: There is an enclosed courtyard leading from the Kitchen area
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? There is no footpaths.  The area is fully paved
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: There is mobile phone signal but it can be poor depending on the network you subscribe to.
Closest public telephone is:The Craster Arms
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: None