Access Statement For Two Hoots Cottage
Introduction
Our Self Catering Holiday Cottage covers 2 floors and is conveniently located in the Rutland Water village of Empingham. We have tried to provide as much information as we can, if you have any queries please do no hesitate to call.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Pre-Arrival
• We have a website address www.rutlandcottagesonline.co.uk
• Bookings can be made via the website, telephone or e-mail
• The nearest bus stop is located approx 150 metres from the Cottage,
• The nearest train station Oakham, approximately 5 miles and there are accessible taxis at the station
• We can arrange for information in large print if required
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• There is on-site parking to the front of the property at the side of the “Two Hoots” sign, you can park directly outside the front door to unload baggage if needed
• The entrance at the front has one step - 14cm high, the door is hinged to the right, the height to the door lock is 1.1 metres and the width of the door is 1 metre
Public Areas - General (Internal)
• The entrance leads into the kitchen and open plan living area. A small open-plan hallway leading to ground floor double bedroom and step free wet room. There is a stairway to the first floor Galleried Twin Bedroom. Height of each stair is 20cm with a depth of 24cm. There are 11 steps to the landing where there is one further step to the bedroom. The width of the stairway is 76cm with the handrail to the left and right 1 metre high
Outdoor Facilities
• Small courtyard garden with patio table and 4 chairs, flooring is loose stones and slabs accessed from double doors in the lounge area, level entrance
Bedrooms
• Bedroom 1 Groundfloor
• Door width 79.5cm double bed 4'6"
• Bed height 58.5cm ( floor to top of mattress)
• Non feather duvet and pillows provided
• Bed linen is pure cotton
• Largest transfer space to the left or right of bed is to the right at 43cms
• Largest free space clear of doors and furniture is 2.9 x 1.3 metres
• Bedroom 2 Galleried upper floor twin
• Non carpeted solid oak staircase
• Flooring solid oak planks
• 2 twin beds 3ft each in width
• Bed height 61cm ( floor to top of mattress)
• Non feather duvet and pillows provided
• Bed linen is pure cotton
• Largest transfer space to the left or right of beds (centrally) 85cms
• Largest free space clear of doors and furniture is 1.8 x 2 metres
Shower room and WC
• Shower room with WC and hand basin
• Door width is 73cm
• Shower walk in type with screen opening width of 46cm - no hand rails
• Free space in bathroom free of doors and furniture - 1.2m x .70cm
• Toilet seat height is 41.5cm
• Toilet located next to far wall shower screen glass to the front
• Flooring is Travertine
• Sink height is 85cm
• Automatic lights
Self-Catering Kitchen
• Kitchen open plan with dining table
• Worktop height 91cm
• Oven door is drop down- height of lowest shelf is 44cm can be accessed from the side
• Sink is 91cm high with cupboard underneath
• Hob is 91cm high and electric
• Flooring is Travertine
• Kitchen is lit from vaulted ceiling via chandeliers
• Good contrast between floor, cupboards and other services
• Fridge with freezer available- highest shelf in fridge 1m, freezer compartment on top highest shelf 1.47m
• Light switch is 1.2m
Additional Information
• Good mobile phone reception
• It is your responsibility to evacuate the property in the event of a fire (fire risk assessed). The Cottage is No Smoking. Assistance dogs are always welcome
Contact Information
• The Eaves, Nook Lane, Oakham. LE15 8PT
• Telephone: 01780 460909 Mobile: 07880 734498
• Email: (linda streather)at(rutland cottages online.co.uk)
• Website: www.rutlandcottagesonline.co.uk
• Local accessible taxi numbers Rutland Cabs: 01572 757891
1st To Call Taxis 01780 749 111, Dave's Taxi 01780 767127
• Cash points available in Stamford and Oakham
Future Plans
We will review our property through feedback from our guests during the 2009/2010 season