Access Statement

Access Statement for Low Urpeth Farm - B&B

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all our visitors in our farmhouse three bed-roomed bed and breakfast. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.

Pre-Arrival

· Local transport links are good in the area and are ½ mile away at Ouston Bank cross roads with regular routes to Newcastle Gateshead and Durham.

· We work closely with a local friendly taxi firm.

· Brochures and menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement.

· Our website provides information on our accommodation and the local area - www.lowurpeth.co.uk
Please contact us via the telephone 0191 4102901 and or email - stay@lowurpeth.co.uk

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

· We are situated in a private secure farm yard off the main road.

· On arrival at Low Urpeth our bed and breakfast accommodation is in the main farm house on the left.

· The parking area is level with a tarmac surface, cars can park near to the door, and there is one 10 cms step before entering the farmhouse.

· There are no marked parking bays but there is ample secure parking.

· Car park has sensory lighting.

· We can assist guests with luggage.

Main Entrance & Reception

· The front door has a small threshold.

· On entry into our home there are two hallways, the first hall is 300cm wide the second hall is 120cm wide leading to the staircase.

· There is seating provided in the hall.

· The hall is carpeted throughout.

· When entering the second hall, there is a lower 4cm step.

· Within the second hall there is slight slope.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

· The guest lounge and dinning room are situated on the ground floor with fitted carpets throughout.

· There are 16 stairs to the bedrooms with a hand rail on the left hand side.

· The steps are 17cm x 27cm.

Public Areas - WC

· King Room with ensuite

· Twin room with ensuite

· Queen Anne Room with ensuite

· Downstairs cloakroom

Dining Room

· Breakfast is served in the dining-room on the ground floor

· There are no steps to enter the room

· Breakfast is served at a large dining table situated in the centre of the room.

· Dining table has an under space of 68cm with legs at each corner.

· There are chairs with and without arms which can be moved to accommodate access.

· Menus can be provided in large print.

· We do not play background music in any area of the B&B.

Guest Lounge

· The lounge is situated on the ground floor with no steps.

· There is ample seating - two settees and two arm chairs.

· Fitted short pile carpet with no rugs.

· Coffee tables are available.

· A range of lighting in this room is from wall lights, lamps and a centre light which has a dimmer switch.

· The lounge has an open fire with guard.

· TV (Freeview/teletext/DVD) provided with remote control

Laundry

· Use of our utility room – please ask or there are dry cleaners/laundry service situated on the Team Valley and Birtley only 5 minutes away and they offer a same day service.

Shop

· The nearest shop is in Ouston 1 mile away which is a general store, open 7 days a week and a post office (closed Thursday afternoons).

· For medication, the nearest shop is Sainsbury supermarket at the Team Valley only 5 minutes away.

Leisure Facilities

· Unavailable on site but there is a local gym at The Team Valley with large swimming pool and spa only 5 minutes away.

Outdoor Facilities

· Garden Seating.

· A network of footpaths and cycle ways around the farm and local area.

· Bird watching binoculars and reference books are available.

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment

· Unavailable on site but there are several in the local area only 5 minutes from us, please ask us for more information.

Bedroom - King Room

· King Room is a double ensuite room with shower

· Door width 80cm

· Bed is situated central in the room with 100cm access surround

· Furniture is movable on request

· Bed is 68cm high

· Two arm chairs and dressing chair

· Fitted short pile carpet on the floor

· TV (Freeview/teletext/DVD) provided with remote control

· Digital radio clock/alarm next to bed

Bedroom - Twin Room

· Twin Room is a shower ensuite room

· Door width 80cm

· Beds are 68cm high

· Two arm chairs

· Fitted short pile carpet on the floor

· TV (Freeview/teletext/DVD) provided with remote control

· Digital radio clock/alarm next to bed

Bedroom - Queen Anne Room

· Queen Anne Room is a show ensuite room

· Door width 80cm

· Certain furniture is moveable on request

· Bed is 75cm high

· The bed is central to the room with 110cm access surround

· One settee and one chair

· Fitted short pile carpet on the floor

· TV (Freeview/teletext/DVD) provided with remote control

· Digital radio clock/alarm next to bed

Ensuite Bathroom - King Room

· Door width 68cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 70cm

· The shower has a step of 24cm

· The pedestal wash basin has a curved front and a clear under space and is 86cm high

· The toilet is 40cm high

· Shower size is 75cm x 120cm

· Flooring is tiled

· Shower slip mats are provided

· Dressing gowns provided

Ensuite Bathroom - Twin Room

· Door width 80cm

· There is a step down into the ensuite 9cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 230cm

· The shower has a step of 22cm

· The pedestal wash basin has a straight front and a clear under space and is 66cm high

· The toilet is 43cm high

· Flooring is tiled

· The shower is 70cm x 70cm

· Shower slip mats are provided

· Dressing gowns provided

Ensuite Bathroom - Queen Anne Room

· Door width 70cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 75cm

· The shower has a step of 24cm

· The pedestal wash basin has a curved front and a clear under space and is 82cm high

· The toilet is 44cm high

· Shower size is 64cm x 84cm

· Pull down seat in the shower (32cm x 28cm; 53cm high above shower floor)

· Flooring is tiled

· Shower slip mats are provided

· Dressing programmes

Bathroom

· Door width 80cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 300cm

· The shower is situated over the bath

· The bath edge is 54cm high and the large oblong bath has a seating space of 50cm x 115cm x 33cm from the bath bottom

· The bath has hand rails

· The pedestal wash basin has a straight front and a clear under space and is 67cm high

· The toilet is 40cm high

· Flooring is carpeted

· Shower slip mats are provided

Downstairs Cloakroom

· Door width 76cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 115cm

· The fitted basin has a curved front and a clear under space of 87cm

· The toilet is 43cm high

Additional Information

· WiFi internet available in the Farmhouse; Fax facilities are also available if required

· Good mobile reception

· Assistance dogs are welcome by prior arrangement

· Mobile phone reception is good

· We are able to use the front door and garden door in need of evacuation

· We will alert guests personally as well as using auto alarms in the house. We can provide a bell in your room if necessary please let us know of any special requirements when booking

· We are no smoking

· We can store small items of food/medication in a fridge by prior arrangement

· All lights/lamps are fitted with low energy bulbs

Contact Information

Hilary and Peter Johnson

Low Urpeth Farm

Ouston

Chester le Street

Durham

DH2 1BD

Tel: 0191 410 2901

Email: stay@lowurpeth.co.uk

Website: www.lowurpeth.co.uk

Hours of operation: Open all year, except Christmas & New Year

Emergency Number: 999

Future Plans

· Small fridges in the rooms

We welcome your positive feedback to continue our improvement. If you have any comments please phone 0191 410 2901 or email stay@lowurpeth.co.uk

Access Statement for Low Urpeth Farm - Katie’s Cottage

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all our visitors in our self catering single storey cottage. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.

Pre-Arrival

· Local transport links are good in the area and are ½ mile away at Ouston Bank cross roads with regular routes to Newcastle Gateshead and Durham.

· We work closely with a local friendly taxi firm.

· Brochures and menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement.

· Our website provides information on our accommodation and the local area - www.lowurpeth.co.uk
Please contact us via the telephone 0191 4102901 and or email - stay@lowurpeth.co.uk

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

· We are situated in a private secure farm yard off the main road

· On arrival to Low Urpeth, Katie’s Cottage is situated to the left beyond the farm house

· The parking area is level with a tarmac surface. Cars can park very close to the door.

· There are no marked parking bays but there is ample parking

· Car park has sensory lighting.

· We can assist guests with luggage.

Main Entrance & Reception

· The front door has a small step over the threshold which is 8cm high

· The cottage has an open plan living space so on entry you are in the living room/dining room/kitchen area

· There is ample seating provided

· The kitchen area is tiled with and a non slip mat

· The lounge area is carpeted throughout

Public Areas - General (Internal)

· The lounge and dinning room are situated on the ground floor with carpets throughout

· There are NO stairs to the bedrooms or bathrooms

· A patio area leads off the lounge with 2 steps down which is 17cmx15cmx45cm

· The cottage has two ensuite bathrooms

Dining Room

· There are no steps to enter the room

· Dining table has a under space of 74cm with central legs

· There are chairs without arms which can be moved to accommodate access

Lounge

· The lounge is situated on the ground floor with no steps

· There is ample seating - one settee and two arm chairs

· Fitted short pile carpet with no rugs

· Coffee tables are available

· A range of lighting in this room from lights, lamps and wall lights

Kitchen

· The kitchen has all modern facilities including a dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, all fitted at standard height

Laundry

· There is a washer dryer in the cottage or there are dry cleaners/ laundry service situated on the Team Valley and Birtley only 5 minutes away and they offer a same day service.

Shop

· The nearest shop is in Ouston 1 mile away which is a general store, open 7 days a week and a post office (closed Thursday afternoons).

· For medication, the nearest shop is Sainsbury supermarket at the Team Valley only 5 minutes away.

Leisure Facilities

· Unavailable on site but there is a local gym at The Team Valley with large swimming pool and spa only 5 minutes away.

Outdoor Facilities

· Seating in your private patio

· A network of footpaths and cycle ways around the farm and local area

· Bird watching binoculars and reference books are available

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment

· Unavailable on site but there are several in the local area only 5 minutes from us please ask us for more information.

Bedroom - Double Room

· Double Room is a double ensuite room with a bath shower ensuite

· Door width 84cm

· Bed is situated central in the room with 80cm access surround

· Bed is 70cm high

· One arm chair

· Fitted short pile carpet on the floor

· Digital radio clock/alarm next to bed

Bedroom - Twin Room

· Twin Room is a shower ensuite room

· Door width 83cm

· Beds are 63cm high

· Beds are situated central to the room with 70cm access surround

· Fitted short pile carpet on the floor

· Digital radio clock/alarm next to bed

Ensuite Bathroom - Double Room

· Door width 83cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 160cm

· The shower is situated over the bath

· The bath edge is 58cm high and the large oblong bath has a seating space of 54cmx130cmx35cm from the bath bottom with hand rails

· The pedestal wash basin has a straight front and a clear under space and is 68cm high

· The toilet is 42cm high

· Flooring is tiled

· Shower slip mats are provided

Ensuite Bathroom - Twin Room

· Door width 83cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 185cm

· The shower has a step of 26cm

· The pedestal wash basin has a straight front and a clear under space and is 68cm high

· The toilet is 42cm high

· Flooring is tiled

· Shower slip mats are provided

Additional Information

· WiFi internet available in the cottage; Fax facilities are also available if required

· Assistance dogs are welcome by prior arrangement

· Mobile phone reception is good

· We are able to use the front door and garden door in need of evacuation

· We are no smoking

Contact Information

Hilary and Peter Johnson

Low Urpeth Farm

Ouston

Chester le Street

Durham

DH2 1BD

Tel: 0191 410 2901

Email: stay@lowurpeth.co.uk

Website: www.lowurpeth.co.uk

Hours of operation: Open all year, except Christmas & New Year

Emergency Number: 999

Future Plans

· Installing fitted wardrobe, units & dresser in the bedrooms to accommodate easier access.

We welcome your positive feedback to continue our improvement. If you have any comments please phone 0191 410 2901 or email stay@lowurpeth.co.uk

Access Statement for Low Urpeth Farm - The Bungalow

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all our visitors in The Bungalow, our two bed-roomed single storey self catering cottage. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.

Pre-Arrival

· Local transport links are good in the area and are ½ mile away at Ouston Bank cross roads with regular routes to Newcastle Gateshead and Durham.

· We work closely with a local friendly taxi firm.

· Brochures and menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement.

· Our website provides information on our accommodation and the local area - www.lowurpeth.co.uk
Please contact us via the telephone 0191 4102901 and or email - stay@lowurpeth.co.uk

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

· The Bungalow is situated at the entrance to the farm

· The parking area is level with a tarmac surface; cars can park very close to the door.

· The area is paved with a ramp to the door

· There is a garage for one car and ample parking

· We can assist guests with luggage

Main Entrance & Reception

· The front door has a ramp leading to it with a small step over the thresh which is 10cm high

· Porch area is 147cm wide with the door leading into and out, 83cm wide

· On entry into The Bungalow there is a porch and hallway

· The hall is carpeted throughout

Public Areas - General (Internal)

· The guest lounge and dinning room are situated on the ground floor with carpets throughout

· There are NO stairs to the bedrooms

· The bedrooms, lounge and kitchen lead off the main hall

· The dining room leads off the lounge and kitchen

Public Areas - WC

· Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom

· Twin bedroom with ensuite showroom

Dining Room

· Can be accessed from the lounge through double doors 120cm wide or from the kitchen through an arch 97cm wide

· There are no steps to enter the room

· Dinning table has a under space of 66cm with legs on each corner and a wooden frame on floor level

· There are chairs without arms which can be moved to accommodate access

Lounge

· The lounge has an outside door onto the paved patio 77cm wide with a door thresh step of 8cm high

· There is ample seating - one settee and two arm chairs

· Fitted short pile carpet with no rugs

· Coffee tables are available

· A range of lighting in this room from lights, lamps and wall lights

· TV (Freeview/teletext/DVD) provided with remote control

Laundry

· The kitchen is fitted with a washer dryer

· There are dry cleaners/ laundry service situated on the Team Valley and Birtley only 5 minutes away and they offer a same day service.

Kitchen

· The kitchen has all modern facilities including a dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer - all fitted at standard height

· Kitchen outside door 77cm wide which leads to outside patio which is level and paved with 2 steps first step is 13cm x32cm second step is 14cm x 34cm high

Shop

· The nearest shop is in Ouston 1 mile away which is a general store, open 7 days a week and a post office (closed Thursday afternoons).

· For medication, the nearest shop is Sainsbury supermarket at the Team Valley only 5 minutes away.

Leisure Facilities

· Unavailable on site but there is a local gym at The Team Valley with large swimming pool and spa only 5 minutes away.

Outdoor Facilities

· Seating in your private garden on two levels

· Private paved patio

· A network of footpaths and cycle ways around the farm and local area

· Bird watching binoculars and reference books are available

Conference/Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment

· Unavailable on site but there are several in the local area only 5 minutes from us please ask us for more information.

Bedroom - Double Room

· Double Room is a ensuite room with a shower over a bath ensuite

· Door width is 75cm

· Bed is situated central in the room with 55cm access surround

· Bed is 65cm high

· Fitted short pile carpet on the floor

· TV (teletext) provided with remote control

· Digital radio clock/alarm next to bed

Bedroom - Twin Room

· Twin Room is a shower ensuite

· Door width 76cm

· Beds are 60cm high

· Beds are situated central to layout of the room with 55cm access surround

· Fitted short pile carpet on the floor

· TV (teletext) provided with remote control

· Digital radio clock/alarm next to bed

Ensuite Bathroom – Double Room

· Door width 75cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 120cm

· The shower is situated over the bath

· The bath edge is 57cm high and the large oblong bath which measures 55cm x 120cm x 32cm

· The pedestal wash basin has a curved front and a clear under space and is 70cm high

· The toilet is 42cm high

· Flooring is tiled

· Shower slip mats are provided

Ensuite Bathroom - Twin Room

· Door width 68cm

· Free floor space clear of the door 75cm

· The shower has a step of 24cm

· The pedestal wash basin has a curved front and a clear under space and is 74cm high

· The toilet is 41cm high

· Flooring is tiled

· Shower slip mats are provided

Additional Information

· Assistance dogs are welcome by prior arrangement

· Mobile phone reception is good

· We are able to use the front door kitchen door and garden door in need of evacuation

· We are no smoking

Contact Information

Hilary and Peter Johnson

Low Urpeth

Ouston

Chester le Street

Durham DH2 1BD

Tel: 0191 410 2901

Email: stay@lowurpeth.co.uk

Website: www.lowurpeth.co.uk

Hours of operation: Open all year, except Christmas & New Year

Emergency Number: 999

Future Plans

· Wireless internet access

We welcome your positive feedback to continue our improvement. If you have any comments please phone 0191 410 2901 or email stay@lowurpeth.co.uk