This statement will enable guests to decide whether our facilities meet particular access needs.

 

Access Statement For Bush Cottage  

Introduction

Bush Cottage is situated in a traditional terrace of houses within the village of Tallentire, 3 miles from the town of Cockermouth. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, but if you have any queries please do call or email.

 

Pre-Arrival
 
• We have a web site which includes an availability calendar, a gallery of photos, a list of local events and attractions, prices, booking form, terms & conditions, and a Guests’ comments page.
• Bookings and enquiries can be made by post, telephone or email.
• We can provide information in large print on request.
• The nearest bus stop is outside the premises, with buses running regularly to & from Cockermouth, the nearest town 3 miles away.
• The nearest train station (Maryport) is 6 miles away, but has no accessible taxi services.
• RADAR toilets are available in 4 locations in Cockermouth.
• Accessible taxis available from Workington & Wigton.

 

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
 
• Parking is located on the street outside the front of the cottage. There is a kerb 15cm high; the pavement is leveled tarmac.

 

Main Entrance & Reception
 
• The front door is hinged left, opens inwards and is 75cm wide.
• The keyhole is 83cm from the ground; the threshold is 5cm high.
• The door opens straight into the living room, where there is a door mat.

 

Public Areas - General (Internal)
 
• Short pile carpets throughout, apart from dining room and kitchen which is laminate.
• Smoke alarms fitted downstairs and upstairs.
• Stairs and Landing-
• Stairs accessed from living room through door, hinged right, width 80cm      
• Staircase 82cm wide, carpeted with looped pile carpet, turning 90° with 12 steps, 22cm high, 20cm deep, up to the landing 77cm wide. Handrail on right hand side.
• Landing has three doors off- two bedrooms and bathroom, with 90° turn.
• Shower switch 170cm high.

 

Public Areas - WC
 
• Not available

 

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Lounges, Take Away & Cafe
 
Living room-

• Door to dining room/ kitchen, 78cm wide.
• Carpeted with short looped pile carpet, rug in front of fire.
• Free space between chairs, 120x280cm.
• Two moveable chairs, one moveable 2 seater sofa, all with padded seats, backs and arms, non feather.
• TV/video combi with remote control, DVD player with remote control. Freeview,subtitles available.
• Nest of two tables, 37 and 42 cm high, side table 57cm high.


Dining Room-
• Open plan area with kitchen, with free space of 140cmx282cm    
• Laminate flooring throughout.
• Rectangular dining table (moveable) 91cmx151cm, legs on each corner, height of under space 65cm.     
• Four chairs, seats 45cm high with non-feather seat cushions, no arms.
• Space between table and walls, at least 67cm.
• Bookshelves up to ceiling height, with stereo CD/radio/tape player etc. books, games, tourist information.
•Understairs storage cupboard, door opening outwards, 66cm wide, left hinged.
• Kitchen base and wall units, standard heights. (See kitchen)
• Smoke alarm.

 

Laundry
 
• Not available

 

Shop
 
• Not available

 

Treatment room/s
 
• Not available

 

Leisure Facilities
 
• Not available

 

Outdoor Facilities

• Graveled patio, with round table, 75cm high and four chairs with arms.
• Lawned area
• Graveled pathway leading to gate, 70cm wide.

 

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment
 
• Not available

 

Bedrooms
 
 Bedroom 1
• Door opening inwards with left hinge, 82cm wide, carpeted with short pile carpet.
• Two single beds, 65cm high, with central bedside cabinet, 66cm high.          
• Double wardrobe with drawer.
• Full length moveable freestanding mirror.
• Travel cot can be erected if required.
• Minimum space between furniture 53cm.
• Non-feather duvets and pillows provided.
• Sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases are polyester cotton.
• Bedside lamp on cabinet.
Bedroom 2
• Door opening inwards with right hinge, 70cm wide, carpeted with short pile carpet.
• Double bed, 45 cm high, with bedside cabinets on either side, 66cm high.
• Chest of drawers, 100cm high.
• Hanging space with shelf, 190cm high.
• Minimum space between furniture, 34cm.
• Non-feather duvets and pillows provided
• Sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases are polyester cotton.
• Bedside lamps on cabinets.
• Lamp on chest of drawers.

 

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]
 
• Door width 62cm, opening right side.
• Free space 60cmx130cm.
• Vinyl flooring.
• Bath with shower over, no hand rails.
• Bath height 53cm.
• Toilet seat height 43cm.
• Sink height 82cm.
• Lock on inside of door- not accessed from outside.

 

Self-Catering Kitchen
 
• Open plan with dining room, free space of 192cmx145cm.
• Laminate flooring.
• Worktop height 91cm.
• Oven door is drop down, height of lowest shelf 44cm.
• Ceramic hob, controls at front, 91cm high.
• Standard height sink. 
• Built in fridge, with small freezer, right hinged door opening. Highest shelf 56cm.       
• Built in washing machine, left hinged door.
• Built in dishwasher with drop down door, accessed at left side.
• Extractor 56cm above hob.
• Various wall cupboards containing crockery etc.
• Lights above work surfaces, in extractor, spotlight in ceiling.
• Fire blanket 170cm above ground.
• Rear door to garden, hinged right, 66cm wide.

 

Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units
 
• Not applicable

 

Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)
 
• Not applicable

 

Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat
 
• Not applicable

 

Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
 
• Not applicable

 

Grounds and Gardens
 
• Graveled patio, with round table, 75cm high and four chairs with arms.
• Lawned area.
• Graveled pathway leading to gate, 70cm wide.
• Rear Access

 

Additional Information
 
• Good mobile reception apart from Orange, which can be intermittent.
• All radiators are thermostatically controlled.
• No Smoking on any part of the premises.
• No pets permitted.

 

Contact Information
 
• Address:  2, Bush Cottages, Tallentire, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PT
• Telephone: 01946812091
• Email: bushcottage@fsmail.net
• Website: www.bushcottage.com
• Hours of operation: Open all year
• Emergency number: 01946812091
• A list of emergency contact numbers, transport numbers and taxi numbers is available in the cottage information folder.

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 01946812091 or email bushcottage@fsmail.net

 

Created on: 3/10/2007