Sheldon Cottage Access Statement

Downstairs at Sheldon Cottage

• A ramp (less than 1:20) leads up to the threshold of the cottage, with a handrail on the right
• The front door is 90cm x 190cm, with the hinge on the left
• The front door opens into the open plan kitchen/living room/dining room area

Entrance

• There is a light switch on the right hand side door casing for the first set of spotlights
• The floor area is covered with dark grey non slip ceramic tiles

Kitchen Area

• To the left of the front door is the kitchen
• The floor area is covered with dark grey non slip ceramic tiles
• The work surface, sink & hob are at 90cm high. Above the hob is an extractor unit. A microwave is on the counter on the left
• Denby crockery, glasses & cooking equipment are in cupboards above the work surfaces
• The electric oven/grill is under the worktop
• The fridge/freezer is to the right of the units with the 4* ice box at 140cm and the highest shelf at 76cm
• The kitchen is lit by spotlights
• The fire extinguisher is 150cm high to the right of the fridge/freezer

Dining Room & Lounge Area

• The floor area is covered with dark grey non slip ceramic tiles
• Ahead is the lounge area with a 3-seater settee, a separate armchair and a riser recliner massage chair
• There is a free-standing ambient lamp, a free-standing reading lamp and a footstool; the chairs and settee are movable
• TV with remote control & a DVD player
• By the kitchen is the dining area. The extendable square table (90cm x 90cm) has four chairs
• A dining chair with arms is also in the cottage (usually in bedroom 2)
• On the coffee table is the ‘Welcome Pack’ which has details about the cottage
• At the far corner of the living room is the corridor leading to the bedrooms and shower rooms. The corridor is 120cm wide

At the end of the corridor:

Bedroom 1

• Door 80cm x 197 cm – hinged on the left
• Carpet is light brown, 80% wool
• There 2 single beds 107cm (3’ 6”) wide each with a memory foam topper (height 66cm)
• One of the bed bases has clearance of 18.5cm to allow for a hoist
• The beds can be linked to make a super king size bed
• All bedding is 100% cotton with non feather pillows and quilts
• Feather pillows are available on request (usually stored under the bed)
• The space to the left of the bed is 183cm; the space right of the bed is 140cm
• The main light has a switch at the door & by each bedside. There are also separate reading lights for each bed
• A large armchair provides a place to sit
• There is a chest of drawers at the end of the left wall
• There is an ironing board next to the chest of drawers and an iron in the wardrobe

On the right before Bedroom 1:

Main Shower Room

• Door 80 cm wide x 197cm high
• The flooring is sand-coloured non-slip tiles
• Toilet seat height 48cm
• Distance to the left of the toilet 166cm
• Distance to the right of the toilet 32cm
• Sink height 74cm
• Free floor space 220cm x 230cm
• Shower is all floor level
• A shower chair or wheeled shower chair are available on request
• The room has a wall mounted heated towel rail

On the right before Main bathroom:

Bedroom 2

• Door 80cm x 197cm – hinged on the left
• Carpet is short 80% wool pile
• There 2 single beds 3’ 6” wide each with a memory foam bed topper (height 68cm). The beds can be linked to make a super king size bed 6’ wide
• All bedding is 100% cotton with non feather pillows and quilts
• Feather pillows are available on request (usually stored under the bed)
• The distance to the left of the bed is 55cm; to the right of the bed is 150cm
• The main light has a switch at the door & by each bedside. There are also separate reading lights for each bed

Ensuite Shower in Bedroom 2

• Door 84 cm wide x 197cm high
• The flooring is sand-coloured non-slip tiles
• Toilet seat height 40cm
• Distance to the left of the toilet 12cm
• Distance to the right of the toilet 18cm
• Sink height 80cm
• Free floor space 110cm x 90cm
• Shower cubicle 750mm quad
• The room has a wall mounted heated towel rail
• A drying rack is available

Outdoor Facilities

• Level access from the door in the main bedroom leads to a private patio measuring 3.5m x 3.5m
• The door is 82cm x 191cm
• There is no step out to the patio
• The patio is built of flat paving stones. Patio furniture is available for guests to use
• The patio exits on to a gravel path, beyond which is a walled grassy area which is steeply sloping. The gravel path goes right around the barn in both directions

Accessible Items

The following are also available on request for your stay:

• Shower stool
• Shower chair (wheeled)
• Waterproof mattress protector
• Grabber
• Bell