The Snug

Access Statement

Access Statement for The Snug

Introduction 
The property details provide you with details of on which floor the rooms will be found, how many bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, what width the beds are, etc. The following should be read in conjunction with the property details. 

The information provided in this statement is intended to be as comprehensive as possible so that prospective occupants may make an informed decision as to the viability of this property for their purposes. However, since the information provided is sometimes the authors opinion and such matters as measurements cannot be relied on to be accurate to within 3 centimeters note that this access statement is for guidance only. Any information in this statement which is crucial for the purposes of your stay should be checked before proceeding with booking.

Pre-Arrival 

•We are part of an agency and bookings / enquiries can be made via email, fax or phone 

•We can provide information in large print [or Braille] on request

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities 
Approach: Country lane then farm drive for 200 metres then gravel track 100 metres to gravel parking area
Parking area /drive: Level gravel parking bay and turning area
Manoeuvrability: Plenty of space but you do have to reverse to turn round
Allocated space: Yes, outside cottage, plus extra space further away if required
Distance from entrance door: About 10 meters
Approach to entrance door: From gravel a level slate path 1200mm wide leads to main side door with mobility threshold.

Inside the property
Main Entrance & Reception
Entrance door Mobility threshold through 2'9” door
Entrance into Kitchen, door off to main bed/sitting room
Public Areas - General (Internal) There are no public areas within the property, it is entirely self contained

Kitchen/dining
The Kitchen is enclosed from other rooms by doorway of 2'9" slightly restricted by door
Flooring Karndean wood effect slip resistant flooring throughout property
Worktop, hob and sink heights Standard 900mm
Oven: Double, both under worktop height
Oven door: Top oven Drop down, bottom is side opening
Sink taps: Large easy Levers
Free space between units: OK but tight for a wheelchair user, only c. 900mm
Lighting: Spot lights and under counter lights above worktops
Fridge: Under worktop: Capacity: 4.6 cubic feet
Freezer: Under worktop: Capacity: 3.6 cubic feet
Dining table: Antique small gate-leg table with folding leaves and 2 wooden farmhouse style chairs (46cm). Chair with arms available on request Folds away against wall to pull out/extend when needed.
Door to rest of studio: 2'9” door no threshold

Studio/bed-sitting room
The Lounge area is open plan with the bedroom
Upholstered seating Modern comfy but firmish sofa – 2-seater
Seat heights: 44cm to top of seat cushions
Free space between furniture: Fairly spacious – rug could be moved if helpful
Lighting:Centre pendant light, dressing table wall light and table lamps
TV with remote control (rc) Freeview/Teletext/Radio channels PS3 – use for playing DVD's (rc)
Bed height floor to top of mattress 68cm (quite high)
Duvets and pillows Synthetic – feels like down quality bedding
Can bed(s) be easily moved? Yes, fairly easy

Shower Room
Shower No Grab rails. 1200 x 900 step-in cubicle with sliding glass door
Shower cubicle tray height: 40mm
Sturdy shower chair available on request
Shower controls accessibility: Chest height – can reach in from outside
Lever controls for flow and temp
Basin and bath taps: Lever 
Free space in bathroom: Reasonable but not really designed for wheelchair maneuvering
Toilet transfer space: Possible but not huge area
Door: Bi-fold 2'9” wide door, no threshold

Outside the property
Grounds and Gardens 
Lawns: Sloping and sometimes uneven shared lawns to rear, Level grass either side of main entrance paving to side, Level grass to small enclosed front garden
Patio and paths: No patio – level slate path to main entrance and gravel path to second entrance door through front garden (step to this door)
Exit to Garden: Down step from 2nd door
Easy accessibility of garden: Not designed for wheelchair use but possible. Limited mobility ok.

Additional Information 

Mobile telephone reception in some parts of Cornwall is very patchy and may depend on your service provider. Please telephone your provider before you leave to find out likely coverage for the area to which you are going. If there is a telephone in the property you will be sent the telephone number with the directions.

Services to visitors with hearing impairment
Sorry no specific services at the property
Large print information available on request Property description / directions / booking conditions / property information

Contact Information
Agency Contact details:
Cornish Horizons, The Cottage, 19 New Street, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8EA
Telephone: 01841 533 331
Fax: 01841 533933
Email: cottages@cornishhorizons.co.uk
Website: www.cornishhorizons.co.uk

Future Plans 

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve. If you have any comments on this access statement please contact the Property Manager at Cornish Horizons 

Created: April 2015