Access statement

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 much 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 thetown 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 & car parking facilities

Arrival at Great Ashley Farm Cottage is requested after 4.00pm
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 open plan kitchen/sitting room

The front door leads directly into the kitchen/sitting room.

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 surfaces
Kettle has measure to highlight when vessel nearly full
Microwave oven 650 watts
There is a DVD/radio/cassette player

Sitting room

Flooring is ceramic tiles
French Doors (width 136cm) leading to patio
There are two moveable sofa’s and a moveable occasional table
Flatscreen FreeView Digital TV/DVD is provided with a remote control

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 bedrorom

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

Grounds 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 wwwbristolsmobilitycentre.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
Arrival at Great Ashley Farm Cottage is requested after 3:30pm and on the day of departure by 10:00am

Contact information

Address: Great Ashley Farm Cottage, Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts, BA15 2PP
Telephone: 01225 864563
Email: [email protected]
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

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve. If you have any comments please phone 01225 864563 or email [email protected]