No2 Cliff House Cottages

Access Statement

Access Guide

Property name: No2 Cliff House Cottages

Description: No. 2 Cliff House Cottages is a stone built terraced cottage in small courtyard in the heart of the old fishing quarter of Seahouses. The courtyard is traditionally cobbled and a smooth path runs in front of the cottage. The entrance archway into Cliff House Cottages courtyard is 3100mm (10’2”) wide, 1900mm (6’3’) high at the lowest point and 2300mm (7’6”) at the highest point in the centre.

Pre-arrival
The nearest bus stop is: next to the Memorial Roundabout 250m away
The nearest train station is: Chathill Railway Station is 5 miles away
The nearest food shop is: Main street co-op
The nearest pub/restaurant is: The Black Swan
The nearest petrol station is: King street
Mobility equipment hire: No

Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: Car parking is available directly outside the cottage. Disabled spaces are available in Seahouses Car Park 250m
For what sized cars:
Good space to unload once parked:
Number of spaces available:
The parking surface is: Outside the courtyard the pavements are in good repair
Distance to the property from the parking: Car parking is available directly outside the cottage.
Is the parking level: There is a steep incline.
Distance to nearest parking area:
Is it pay and display: No
The width of the path to the property: The step from the path is 3cm high on to a 35cm deep piece of slate. The second step is concrete 4cm high and 25cm deep.
How many steps are there en-route to the entrance: 2

Main entrance
How many entrances are there:
The door widths: The front door is 84cm x 176cm with the hinge on the left.
Door heights:
Keyhole height: The keyhole is 99cm high
How many steps to the entrance: 2

Living and dining rooms
The flooring is: The floor is tiled, a rug is situated between the two sofas in the lounge area
The door widths are: 70cm wide
Is there good space between the furniture: The folding dining table (maximum size 90cm wide x 150cm long x 73cm high) has two drop leaves. There are 4 dining chairs available inside the table.
Is the furniture movable or fixed:

Kitchen
The flooring is: ceramic tiles
The doors widths are:
The worktop height is: 92cm high and 60cm deep
Is the oven set high or low: The sink and electric hob are also at 92cm high
The fridge height is: highest shelf being 47cm
The freezer height is: The fridge is under the work surface with the 4* ice box at 64cm
Is crockery stored high or low:
Is any equipment stored externally:

Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have: 2
The number of steps between floors: From the landing there are 8 steps to the upstairs landing point. There is a turn on the stairs 2 from the top, with one larger half step
The flooring is: carpet
The door widths are:
Bed sizes: Double
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed:

Bathrooms and cloakrooms
The door widths are: door 74cm wide
Is there an accessible or adapted WC:
Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower:
Is there a ground floor WC: Ground floor shower room.
Is there a ground floor bath or shower room: Ground floor shower room.
Does the bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted:
Is there any shower where access is level rather than having a step:
The flooring is: The floor surface is ceramic tiles.

Outdoor facilities
External areas are: Exiting from the front door, there is a courtyard area which is cobbled and therefore an uneven surface.
Outdoor furniture: Patio furniture and BBQ are available for guests to use.
Outside lighting:
Is there colour contrast on surfaces (eg white on edge of steps):
Aid for visually/mobility impaired guest:
Is the outdoor space enclosed:
Any hazards (such as ponds, water features or steep areas):

General
Is there a landline for guests to use:
Mobile reception details:
Are electric sockets accessible without moving furniture:
Are electric sockets generally set high or low:
Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or visually impaired guests:
Any other information: