Access Statement

Introduction
 
The Lodge is a stone built former shooting Lodge recently converted single storey property set in open parkland. The property is ideal for visitors with restricted mobility and young children, with easy access to the gardens and all living areas and bedroom/wet room. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, if you have and queries please do call. We look forward to welcoming you.

Pre-Arrival
 
We have our own website (www.the-lodge-holiday-cottages-cumbria.co.uk).
Booking/enquires can be made via e-mail or phone and are confirmed by post. We ask for a 30% deposit within 5 days of booking, with balance due 6 weeks before arrival
Nearest bus stop is only 3-4 minutes from the Lodge
Nearest train station is 8 miles in Carlisle with taxi rank
It is possible to pre-order provisions from us
Tesco will deliver shopping that has been ordered online

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
 
We will meet you with keys on arrival
There is car parking for 4 cars on the property
The surface is levelled concrete and flat and even
Parking is 6 metres from the front door of the property
There is lighting at the entrance of the property

Main Entrance & Reception
 
The main entrance has one step – 17cm high, 1.84 mtrs wide, 1.8 mtrs deep shaped as half moon – no handrail On request a mobile ramp can be fitted to the step
Main entrance has double doors both side hung – each 77cm wide – key hole lock is 96cm high – there is easy access from outside ground surface to inside surface
Entrance hall dιcor is light walls/skirting – floor/doors are oak
Smoke alarm fitted in hall
Lighting is ceiling spotlights – bright
Additional keys are available on request
Doors leading from entrance hall are – kitchen, toilet, utility room, and lounge

Public Areas
 
WC
Toilet off Hall
Door width – 68.5cm
Toilet seat height – 43.5cm
Space under washbasin is free (no pipes or vanity unit)
No space to left or right of toilet
Ceramic wall/floor tiles – good contrast

Dining Room
 
Dining area is part of kitchen (details in kitchen information)

Lounge
 
Door widths – 84cm
Flooring is short pile carpet
Lighting is mixture of ceiling spotlights/wall lights/table light
Good colour contrast between walls floor and furniture
One 3 seater sofa, one 2 seater sofa, one armchair, one pouffee – fabric covering/moveable/feather free – all armed
Furniture – dark wooden sideboard/small side table/TV cupboard/Cupboard/coffee table
Log burning stove
Teletext/DVD TV/ Radio/CD Player all with remote control
There is free space of 2mtrs by 5mtrs clear of doors and furniture

Laundry
 
Door width – 84cm
Sink unit width – 92cm x 90cm high
Washing machine/Tumbler (stacking)
Floor ceramic tiles
Good contrast walls and floor

Shop
 
Nearest shop is in the village – 5 minute walk
Leisure Facilities
Not available
Outdoor Facilities
Not available
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment Not available

Bedroom (1)
 
Door width – 77cm
King-size bed height – 69cm
All bedding - Non feather duvets and pillows provided
Sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases are cotton
TV/DVD
En-suite bathroom – shower unit/shaver point
Largest transfer space available to left or right of bed is 85cm
Largest free space clear of doors and furniture is 1.45mtrs
Bedrooms are all carpeted – bathrooms ceramic floors
Bedrooms all ceiling spotlights/table lamps
All beds are moveable
The passage leading to bedrooms off the lounge has 2 steps to bedroom 1 & 2
The passage has a smoke alarm fitted

Bedroom (2)
 
Door width – 76cm
King-size bed height – 64cm
En-suite bathroom – shower unit/shaver point
Largest free space clear of doors and furniture is 1.2mtrs x 3mtrs
Largest transfer space available to right of bed is 95cm

Bedroom (3)
 
This bedroom is suitable for visitors with restricted mobility and young children
Door from lounge into passage width – 84cm
Passage width – 1.25 x 1.65cm
Bedroom door width – 84cm
Zip/Link beds height – 66cm
Largest transfer space available to right of bed is 1.4 metres
Largest free space clear of doors and furniture is 1.4 metres
There are double doors leading to garden from bedroom with 2 steps down

Wet Room
 
Door width – 84cm
Toilet seat height – 43cm
Transfer free space to right of toilet is 1.14 metres – no available space to left of toilet
Free space under washbasin – height 78cm
Roll top freestanding bath – 63cm high x 1.7 metres wide x 78cm deep
Right side angled grab rail with soap dish for shower
Available on request Self Propelled Windsor Gap Shower Chair

Self Catering Kitchen
 
Kitchen/dining/lounge open plan – door width – 84cm
Fully fitted kitchen mixture of cupboards/drawers
Worktop height – 90cm
Island with dishwasher/cupboards/drawers/sink bowl – 2.06mtrs x 1.2mtrs – 90cm high
Sink unit with cupboards underneath – 90cm high
Aga 4 oven with electric module – hob/rings 90cm high
Flooring is ceramic tiles
Good contrast between floor, cupboard and other surfaces
Evenly lit kitchen with ceiling spotlights and spotlights above work surfaces where required
Integrated fridge/freezer
Dining table moveable side to side – legs on each corner – 80cm high – 2.0mtrs long x 90cm wide – 63cm clearance floor to lowest point of table
Free space between table and walls is at least 60cm all round
Chairs (moveable) 6 – wooden bottoms – no arms
Double doors leading onto patio – 1.67mtrs opening – 2 steps down
Living area has 2x2 seater fabric sofas and one armchair – all with arms
Furniture is moveable and non feather
Metal framed coffee table
Teletext flat screen TV wall mounted

Grounds & Gardens
 
There is a large patio (flagged) and garden (grassed), accessible to visitors with restricted mobility and young children.
We have a mature weeping Ash with tree seat fitted
Part of the garden has a modern water feature surrounded by a circular box tree garden.
The Lodge overlooks open parkland which can be used by visitors

Additional Information
 
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The Lodge is no smoking
We do not allow pets
Directions will be sent out on receipt of balance.

Contact Information Address: Stonehouse Farm, Hayton, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9JE

Telephone: 01228 670215 ~ 07917134160 any time

E-mail: info@selfcateringcottagescumbria.co.uk
 
Local Equipment hire companies:
British Red Cross, Medical Loan Services – 01228 552486       

Local Accessible Taxi numbers
Radio Taxis - 01228 527575       
Beeline - 01228 534440       

Local public transport numbers
Bus - 01228 819090       
Train - 08457 484950       
Shopmobility – 01228 625950
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