Sea Fever, Flat 10 Harbourside

Access Statement

Access Guide 

Property Name: Sea Fever, Flat 10 Harbourside 

Property Location: Hannafore Road, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2DD 

Description: 2 bedroom, top floor flat with sea views

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: West Looe Quay

The nearest train station is: Looe Station

The nearest petrol station is: BP, Station Road, Looe

The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Millpool Carpark, Looe

The nearest food shop is: Londis or Spa, West Looe Hill

The nearest pub/restaurant: The Jolly Sailor, Princess Square, West Looe

Mobility equipment hire is: Countryside Mobility Hire, Liskeard

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: None

Number of spaces available: N/A

For what sized car: N/A

Parking surface is: N/A

Is the parking level:N/A

Is there good space to unload once parked? There is an unloading space for one car by way of a pull in. Visitors should then move their car to one of the car parks once unloaded

Distance to property from parking: 10 minute walk to public car park

Distance to nearest public parking area: 10 minute walk to public car park (or free on road parking on Hannafore Road but not guaranteed and limited)

Is it pay and display? Yes

The width of the path to the property is:187 cms at its widest point and 127 cms at its narrowest

How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? 49 foot steps on a zigzag uphill path. Then 9 steps to the entry gate.

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: 78 cms for the stairwell door, 75 cms for the lift. The outer door to the property is 76 cms and the front door is 74 cms

Number of steps to the main entrance: 23 footsteps to the stairwell entry door (then 1 small step to the door with a lip). There are 29 steps to the property entry. There is a lift that is 75 cms wide. Once at the property entry there are 3 steps into the flat itself (via 2 doors)

The height of the key safe is: 150 cms

The height of the keyhole is: 110 cms

How many other entrances to the property are there? 1 rear entry via Hannafore Lane (steep uphill). The doorway is 75 cms wide, it opens outwards. There are 2 steps up to the 2 and the 2 steps down once inside

Is the entrance well lit? Yes

Living and dining rooms

The flooring is: Carpet

Are there are any rugs? No

The door widths within these areas are? 71 cms
Is there good space between furniture? Yes

Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

Are wall plugs set high or low? Low

Are electric sockets high or low? Low

Kitchen

The flooring is: Vinyl

Is the floor level and step free? Yes

The width of the doorways is: Same as lounge and dining (75cms) as open plan so just one door

What height is the worktop to the floor? 90 cms

Is the oven set high or low? Low

The fridge height is: 56 cms to the top (it is undercounter)

The freezer height is : 83 cms to the top (it is undercounter above the fridge)

Is crockery stored high or low: Low for plates and bowls, high for glasses and mugs

Are wall plugs set high or low? Worktop height

Are electric sockets high or low? Worktop height

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes;  what and where? Ironing board, hoover, dustpan, mop, brush, drying rack are all in the boiler cupboard in the hallway

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have? 1

The number of steps between floors is:N/A

The flooring is: Vinyl in the hallway and carpet in the bedroom

Is the flooring level in each bedroom?

The door widths are: 71 cms in both bedrooms

Bed sizes are: Both standard doubles

Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Wardrobe in Bed 1 is fixed, Wall hooks in Bed 2 are fixed. Everything else is moveable

Are wall plugs set high or low? Low

Are electric sockets high or low? Low

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Type of flooring: Carpet

Is the flooring level? Yes

Width of the doorways: 71 cms in both bedrooms

Is there an accessible or adapted WC? It is not adapted so those with limited mobility would struggle

Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? No

Is there a ground floor WC? N/A

Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? N/A

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? No

Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? No

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: N/A

Is permanent seating provided? N/A

Is there outside lighting? Outside lighting in communal areas

Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) No

Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? Yes, zigzag and uphill

Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? N/A

Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? Juliette balcony from living room

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No

If yes, does it accept incoming calls only or incoming and outgoing calls? N/A

Mobile phone reception information: Good

Closest public telephone is: East Looe, in between the Guildhall and Indian Takeaway on Fore Street

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? No but we have extension leads so guests should not need to move furniture and we would prefer that they don’t

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No