Access Statement for Great Ashley Farm Cottage

Introduction

Our self catering cottage is a detached barn conversion built in approximately 1800 with access to the front a side of property.  We have tried to provide as mush information as possible in this statement, if you have any queries please call.  We look forward to welcoming you.

Pre- Arrival

• We have a website and are also listed on Visitbath, Farmstay UK, Visitwiltshire and Wiltshire Farmstay
• Bookings/Enquiries can be made via email or telephone.
• The nearest bus stop is in the village of Winsley which is a 20 minutes walk from the property.
• The nearest rail station is in the town of Bradford-on-Avon which is 1.9 miles away, there are taxis at the station and the no. X4 bus travels from the town centre to the village of Winsley.
• Guests are welcome to arrange for their shopping to be delivered direct to the premises.
• The Premises Operates A Non Smoking Policy.

Arrival and Car Parking Facilites

• A key is left for guests arrival and details are sent of this once the final balance has been paid along with a map and directions.
• The cottage is located at the end of a gravel drive with parking at the front.  There is parking for several cars.
• The entrance at the front is gravelled with four patio slabs leading to the front door.  There is a lip of 3.5cm deep from the gravel to the patio slabs.  The slabs measure 250cm x 250cm.
• The front door is hinged on the right hand side and is 82 cm wide. There is a weather board of 5cm across the length of the threshold of the door.
• To the side of the of the premises is a small patio area measuring 363.33 cm x 231.14cm with a lip of 3.5cm leading on to the gravelled drive

Entrance Leading to Kitchen/Diner

• The front door leads directly into the kitchen/Diner.
• Worktop height 93cm and depth of 60cm.
• Fitted Single Oven with door opening down, height of lowest shelf is 38cm. There is an overhead convector fan.
• Single Drainer Sink is 93cm high with mixer tap.
• Hob height is 93cm
• Fitted integral dishwasher with door opening down, height of lowest shelf is 25cm.
• Oval shaped table provided with legs on each corner 63cm to the lowest point (underspace), 134cm long and 79cm high.
• There are four wooden farmhouse style chairs 45cm high.
• Flooring is ceramic tiles.The kitchen area is lit with spotlights and the dining area has a picture light.Good contrast between floor, cupboards and other surfacesKettle has measure to highlight when vessel nearly full.
• Microwave oven 650 watts.
• There is a DVD/radio/cassette player.

Lounge

• Lounge is accessed from the kitchen through a door (width 76cm)
• Flooring is short piled carpet fitted from the kitchen entrance with a tiled strip of ceramic tiles of 33cm in depth in front of the French Doors  (width 136cm) leading to patio.
• There are two moveable sofa’s and a moveable occasional table.
• TV is provided with a remote control and digibox

Utility Area and First Floor

• There is no separate laundry but leading from the Kitchen area through a fire check door (Width 68cm) is a utility area and stairs leading to the first floor.
• Larder fridge / freezer available, highest shelf in fridge 60cm and lowest shelf in freezer 97cm.
• Front loading standard size washing machine available.
• Ironing board with varying heights and steam iron.
• First floor is reached via a staircase of 9 steps 20cm high x 24 cm deep x 82cm wide with landing 84cm x 102cm and 2 further steps 20cm high x 24 cm deep x 73cm wide to the right hand side leading to a landing 122cm wide x 200cm long.
• From the landing there  is a corridor to the left hand side (85cm x 236 cm long) leading to a double bedroom - door width 66cm and a corridor to the right hand side (99cm x 60cm) leading to a twin bedded room.
• Large velux window

Bathroom

• Door width 74cm wide which contains a bar lock inside for privacy.
• Shared with all upstairs rooms.
• Bath with flexible shower over.
• Bath Height is 58.5 cm.
• Available space free of door is 162cm x 168cm.
• The floor is laid to linoleum.
• Good colour contract between floors walls and furniture.
• There is a large velux window.
• Toilet Height 40cm.
• Sink Height 79cm.

Double bedroom

• Bed height 62 cm, 4’6 bed space each side of bed 45cm left hand side & 53 cm right hand side.
• Limited free space 80 cm bed end to wall with small shelf of 90cm in length, 20 cm deep and 102 height from the floor.
• Door width 66cm

Twin Bedroom

• Twin 3ft beds (moveable)
• Bed height 53 cm.
• Total space possible between beds (where beds are on opposite walls) is 62cm.
• Free space clear of doors or furniture is 94 cm.
• Door width 74cm.
• Window 85cm wide opening out from the bottom

Ground and Gardens

• The cottage is located at the end of a gravel drive with parking at the front.  There is parking for several cars.
• The grounds are gravelled with four patio slabs leading to the front door.
• To the side of the premises is a small patio area with picnic bench and bar-b-cue.
• There is a washing line with pegs and behind is a tall wooden close board gate leading to the equestrian yard.  This is marked private for safety reasons.

Additional Information

• Information folder is produced in varying font sizes from 7 - 18 pitch (can be increased on request).
• Light switches and power points at a sensible height to reach from sitting and standing position.
• Mobile Phone reception generally good (Network dependant).
• Local Taxi Co. 01225 868111
• Local Accessible Taxi No. - Terry Taxi’s 07795180596
• Local Equipment Hire Co’s -
  Bath and Bristol Mobility Centre 0800 783 4119 www.bristolsmobilitycentre.co.uk
  Gompels Community Care, Melksham 01225 702198
  Wiltshire Medical Services - If You Require Medical Assistance Out Of Hours (Weekends, Bank Holidays and Weekends) Telephone 01249 456530

Contact Information

• Proprietors Mr and Mrs Alexander Rawlings
• Address : Great Ashley Farm Cottage, Great Ashley, Bradford-on-Avon Wiltshire BA15 2PP
• Telephone No. 01225 864563 (Proprietors at Great Ashley Farm)
• Email : Info@greatashley.co.uk
• Website : www.greatashley.co.uk
• Local Taxi No. 01225 868111
• Local public transport Traveline (Buses & Trains) - 08706 082608
• Local Tourist Information Centre TIC 01225 865797