Access Statement
Access Statement for 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 near 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
WC
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 situated on the Team Valley 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.
Bedrooms
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
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
Ensuite Bathrooms
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
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
- 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
Future Plans
Wireless internet access
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 and New Year
Emergency Number: 999
Access Statement for 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 near 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 147 cm 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
Laundry
- The kitchen is fitted with a washer dryer
- There is dry cleaners situated on the Team Valley 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.
Bedrooms
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
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
Ensuite Bathrooms
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
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
Future Plans
- Wireless internet access
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 and New Year
Emergency Number: 999
Access Statement for Low Urpeth
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 (double) uses main bathroom
- 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.
Laundry
Use of our utility room – please ask or there are dry cleaners situated on the Team Valley 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.
Bedrooms
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
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
Queen Anne Room
- Queen Anne Room has a hand basin and use of bathroom across landing (dressing gowns are provided)
- 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
Ensuite Bathrooms
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
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
Queen Anne Room
The pedestal wash basin has a curved front and a clear under space and is 80cm high
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
- 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
Future Plans
- Wireless internet access
- Ensuite in the Queen Anne room
- Small fridges in the rooms
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 and New Year
Emergency Number: 999