Accessibility Guide for Orchard View

Introduction

A purpose-built wooden lodge now used as a holiday let. Ideally suited for two people.

Accessibility Guide for Orchard View
Introduction
A purpose-built wooden lodge now used as a holiday let. Ideally suited for two people.

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

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, 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 close to 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.

The front door of the property is accessed from the car park as follows:-
Across a patch of lawn which is approximately 100 metres long and flat. This brings you to the veranda of the property, which is accessed via 2 steps - each with a tread height of 80mm. Access to the
door of the property is by way of a non-slip veranda floor covering to the entrance door, which has a sill which is 100mm high
There are 2 doors into the property- the second door allows access to an additional patio area, which in turn leads to the properties garden
The doors are double leaf, with a clear opening of 1500 mm in width. The door contrasts in colour to its surrounding walls and incorporates a contrasting lever action handle at a height of 1010 mm
Front door leads in to the Lounge/Dining/Kitchen area of the Living Room
There is external lighting at the front of the property

Access to this room is either via the Bedroom or from the front or back door
The bedroom door has a clear opening of 660mm-the door contrasts in colour to its surrounding walls and incorporates a contrasting latch handle at a height of 1010 mm
The kitchen area contains floor & wall mounted units
Units are grey in colour with contrasting worktops & knob handles
This area is all on one level and open plan
The floor covering consists of dark brown floorboards partly covered by short pile rugs
The walls are white and light grey in colour.
Kitchen worktop surface is 900 mm high and 590 mm in depth
The Microwave oven is located on the worktop surface
The electric hob controls are located on the top of the hob, which is inset in to the worktop
The electric oven is at floor level and the controls are on the front of the oven
Fridge/Freezer at floor level
Kitchen also has a cordless kettle and lever action mixer tap
The Dining area contains a table and chairs with firm back support, but no arms
Furniture in the Lounge area consists of a two-seat sofa and one arm chair
Remote control television with teletext, DVD player, CD Player
Lighting within the room is by a combination of natural and artificial sources

Access to this room is via a single leaf door off the lounge/Dining area
The lounge door has a clear opening of 660 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 1010 mm
This area is all on one level and open plan
The floor covering consists of floorboards and areas of short pile carpet
The walls are white in colour
Lighting within the room is by a combination of natural and artificial sources
Furniture consists of a kingsize bed (500mm high), bedside tables, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers

Access to this room is via a single leaf door off the bedroom
The door has a clear opening of 660 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 1008 mm
The bathroom has white coloured walls and non-slip flooring in a contrasting colour
The bathroom offers a shower with a 100mm lip which incorporates a height adjustable shower head which adjusts down to a height of 1040mm and controls at a height of 970mm
The wet room includes a toilet that contrasts in colour to the floor with the seat at a height of 490 mm
The hand wash basin contrasts in colour to floor and incorporates lever action taps
Within the bathroom there is a combination of both natural and artificial light
A perching stall is available on request for use in the bathroom

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

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.
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.

The Old Rectory,
Abbey Road,
Flixton,
Bungay,
Suffolk
NR35 1NL

Tel: 01986 893133