Accessibility Guide for the Butler’s Pantry
Introduction
Conversion of part of a Victorian Rectory, used as a holiday let. Ideally suited for two people.
Pre-Arrival
- Website - www.oldrectorycottagesflixton.co.uk
- The address is- The Old Rectory, Abbey Road, Flixton, NR35 1NL
- Nearest shops are in Bungay (3 miles from The Old Rectory)
- Delivery of provisions – Tesco will deliver if requested – set up an account at www.tesco.com in advance
- Taxi – D Way Travel (01986 895375) & Goldline (01502 711611) provide a local service
- A detailed map and directions are available on our website www.oldrectorycottagesflixton.co.uk
- If you are using a sat nav please enter our postcode NR35 1NL
- The nearest train stations are in Beccles (8 miles) and Diss (15 miles). Taxis are available at both stations
- The nearest main bus stop is Bungay which is 3 miles away. Taxis are available there by arrangement
Key Collection, Welcome and Car Park
- There is a reception at The Old Rectory with a doorbell. All guests should report to reception on arrival and are shown to their cottage and the facilities are explained and they are given their key
- A member of the owner’s family is always present to welcome guests
- The Cottage is 400 metres from the road and is reached via an unmade drive
- Parking is available at the side of the property on private land
- There are currently no designated parking bays
- Luggage can be unloaded in the car park and help is available if required
- The surface of the parking area consists of a layer of shingle.
- The Parking is situated on a level surface and is well lit during the hours of low light and darkness.
Entrance to the Property
- The main entrance of the property is accessed via a set of 13 steps in to a courtyard consisting of brick paving, which is generally even
- The steps have 2 metal rails on the left-hand side, whilst the right-hand side is enclosed by a brick wall
- The steps have a tread of approximately 240 mm and a drop of approximately 160 mm and are approximately 820mm wide
- The steps do not currently incorporate colour contrasted step nosing
- There are two doors into the property
- The Main entrance door is single leaf, with a clear opening of 750mm in width. The door contrasts in colour to its surrounding walls and incorporates a contrasting lever action handle at a height of 1350 mm. This door leads in to the Bedroom Suite
- The second door is single leaf, with a clear opening of 740 mm in width. The door contrasts in colour to its surrounding walls and incorporates a contrasting latch handle at a height of 1370 mm. This door leads into the Galley Kitchen
- There is external lighting at the front of the property.
The Galley Kitchen
- Access is either via the Lounge/Dining room Door or via the second external door off the Courtyard.
- The kitchen contains floor mounted units.
- Units are Beech wood in colour with contrasting knob handles.
- This area is all on one level
- It has light grey coloured walls and the floor covering consists of light-coloured ceramic tiles
- Kitchen worktop surface is 900 mm high and 590 mm in depth
- There is a passage way between the units of 690 mm
- The Microwave oven is located on the worktop surface
- The electric hob controls are located on the worktop surface
- The electric oven is at floor level and the controls are on the front of the oven
- Fridge/Freezer at floor level
- Dishwasher at floor level
- The Kitchen also has a cordless kettle and twist action mixer tap
- Lighting within the room is by a combination of natural (via windows & velux) and artificial sources
The Lounge/Dining Area
- Access is either via the Bedroom Suite or via a single leaf door off the Galley Kitchen
- The Galley Kitchen door has a clear opening of 800 mm
- The door contrasts in colour to its surrounding walls and incorporates a contrasting latch handle at a height of 1300 mm
- The Dining area contains a table and chairs with firm back support, but no arms
- The Lounge area consists of a two-seater sofa
- Remote control television with teletext, DVD player
- This area is all on one level and open plan
- It has light grey coloured walls and the floor covering consists of light coloured ceramic tiles partially covered with a low pile rug
- Lighting within the room is by a combination of natural and artificial sources
The Wet Room
- Access to this room is via a single leaf door off the Galley Kitchen
- The door has a clear opening of 800 mm in width and contrasts in colour to the surrounding door frame and walls
- The door has a contrasting coloured latch action handle at a height of 1300 mm
- The wet room has magnolia coloured walls and a non-slip flooring in a contrasting colour
- The wet room offers a level access shower which incorporates a height adjustable shower head which adjusts down to a height of 1560mm and controls at a height of 1300mm
- The wet room includes a toilet that contrasts in colour to the floor with the seat at a height of 440mm
- The hand wash basin contrasts in colour to the walls and floor and incorporates silver turn action taps. Within the wet room there is a combination of both natural and artificial light
- A perching stall is available on request for use in the Wet Room
Bedroom Suite
- Access to this room is either via the Main Entrance Door or via a single leaf door off the lounge
- The lounge door has a clear opening of 800 mm in width and contrasts in colour to the surrounding door frame and walls
- The door has a contrasting latch action handle at a height of 1300 mm
- This area is all on one level and open plan
- The floor covering consists of light coloured ceramic tiles in the area inside the Main Entrance door and light coloured short pile carpeting.
- The walls are blue and yellow in colour.
- Lighting within the room is by a combination of natural and artificial sources
- Furniture consists of a 2-seater sofa, a super-king bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers
External Areas
- The property is sited within grounds of approximately 6 acres which are available for the enjoyment of guests
- The grounds are mostly grass with no footpaths
- There are benches within the grounds for guests to use
- The grounds contain a large, deep wildlife pond
Other
- The business operates a no-smoking policy in all accommodation
- A Fire Risk Assessment is undertaken regularly.
- Emergency telephone number for local doctors, vets, hospitals and directions to the shops in Bungay are included in the Information Folder in the Lounge.
- A large print information folder is available on request
- Non-feather pillows and duvets are available
- A copy of this Access Statement is available on our website and in paper format on request
- Norwich (16 Miles) offers a Shop-mobility Scheme, further details can be provided on request
- Our Website has been designed so that it complies with WAI's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Guests are encouraged to comment on our Access Statement and comments are incorporated in to the Statement.
