Access Statement For HOUSLEY COTTAGE

Introduction

A 400+ YEAR OLD COTTAGE AND BARN CONVERSION ADJOINING A WORKING FARM SET IN OPEN COUNTRYSIDE, WITH MANY OF THE ORIGINAL FEATURES INTACT.

THE COTTAGE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEEL CHAIR USERS.
ALL THE BEDROOMS ARE ON THE FIRST FLOOR
THERE ARE MANY NARROW AND LOW DOORS.
THE ENSUITE FACILITIES IN EACH ROOM HAVE LITTLE ROOM TO MANOUVRE IN AND WOULD BE UNSUITABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE TO USE THEM. Pre-Arrival

NEAREST TRAIN STATION -GRINDLEFORD-5 MILES-SHEFFIELD TO MANCHESTER ROUTE
NEAREST BUS STOP-FOOLOW-0.5 MILES-SHEFFIELD-BUXTON ROUTE.

BY CAR
LINK FROM M1 NORTH/SOUTH
EXIT JUNCTION (29) WEST ON A617 TO CHESTERFIED (5 MILES)
A619 WEST TO BASLOW (9 MILES)
A623 WEST TO HOUSLEY (5 MILES)
300 METRES PAST "HOUSLEY" SIGN ON THE LEFT
SET BACK OFF THE ROAD BEHIND AN OLD BARN
LINK FROM M6 SOUTH
EXIT JUNCTION (17) EAST ON A534 CONGLETON )(7 MILES)
A54 EAST TO BUXTON (12 MILES)
A6 NORTH TOWARDS CHAPEL-EN-LE– FRITH (4 MILES)
A623 EAST TO HOUSLEY (8 MILES)
WE ARE ON THE RIGHT IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE TO THE JUNCTION TO FOOLOW .
BY TRAIN
MAIN LINE TRAINS TO SHEFFIELD OR MANCHESTER . THEN LOCAL TRAIN TO GRINDLEFORD. WE ARE 4 MILES FROM GRINDLEFORD AND THERE ARE BUSES WHICH RUN EVERY 2 HOURS OR SO FROM SHEFFIELD AND BUXTON.
Tel 08457 48 49 50 for timetable info
BY BUS
The 65 bus route runs between Buxton and Sheffield
Company; East Midlands Stagecoach.
Closest stopping point to the cottage is in Foolow (8 mins walk)
Tel 0870 608 2 608 For latest timetable info
LOCAL TAXIS TEL NO BELOW
01298 872107 OR 0781 8432345
01433 630913 (HAS 8 SEATER)
01298 70423 (4-8 seaters) Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

WE HAVE SEVEN HARD STANDING CAR PARKING SPACES, THERE ARE NO DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES-THE PATH TO THE COTTAGE FROM THE CAR PARKING AREA TO THE ENTRANCE IS OVER LOOSE GRAVEL-UPTO 40 YARDS AND ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. ASSISTANCE WITH LUGGAGE IS OFFERED. THE PARKING AREA IS PARTIALLY LIT AT NIGHT.
AS WE SHARE THE DRIVE WITH A WORKING FARM EXTRA CARE IS REQUIRED WHEN ACCESSING THE PARKING AREA.TRACTORS AND FARM MACHINERY SHARE THE DRIVE WITH PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC.
Our accommodation is only suitable for guests with mobility impairment / visual / hearing impairment who are accompanied ( to ensure the safety of the guest).
NO PETS ALLOWED Main Entrance & Reception

THE ONLY ENTRANCE IS VIA THE GARDEN ( CONCRETE PATH-FLAT)AND THE DOORWAY IS 26 INCHES WIDE AND HAS ONE STEP - FOUR INCHES HIGH. INSIDE THE COTTAGE MANY OF THE DOORS ARE VERY LOW-(LOWEST 5' 8")
THE DOOR BELL FOR THE COTTAGE IS ON THE DOOR IN THE GARDEN. Public Areas - General (Internal)

BREAKFAST AREA AND GUEST LOUNGE BOTH ON GROUND FLOOR AND CARPETTED.
LIGHTING SUBDUED PROVIDED BY UPLIGHTERS ON WALLS.
GLASS PANELLED DOOR IN ENTRANCE
THERE ARE NO GRAB RAILS IN ANY PART OF THE COTTAGE EXCEPT ONE HAND RAIL ON STAIRS
THERE IS NO COLOUR CONTRAST IN CRITICAL AREAS IN ANY PART OF THE COTTAGE
NO PUBLIC TELEPHONE AVAILABLE AND NO TELEVISION IN LOUNGE
THERE ARE NO PROVISIONS FOR DOGS
ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED, HOUSLEY COTTAGE OWNER IS ALLERGIC TO CAT AND DOG HAIRS. Public Areas - WC

THERE ARE NO WC OR WASH HAND BASINS AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE GUESTS BEDROOMS WHICH ARE ALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Lounges, Take Away & Cafe

BREAKFAST AREA-GROUND FLOOR-CARPETTED-
SOME DINING CHAIRS HAVE ARMS-AROUND ONE LARGE FARMHOUSE TABLE WITH CORNER LEGS-
LIGHTING SUBDUED-
NON SMOKING-
VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE-
OTHER DIETARY REQUIREMENTS-GUESTS SHOULD ASK IN ADVANCE IF WE CAN PROVIDE. Laundry

NO LAUNDRY FACILITIES AVAILABLE Shop

NO SHOP AVAILABLE Treatment room/s

NO TREATMENT ROOM AVAILABLE Leisure Facilities

NO LEISURE FACILITIES AVAILABLE Outdoor Facilities

OUTDOOR SEATING AREA FOR GUEST USE. UNEVEN CRAZY PAVING WITH TRADITIONAL CAST IRON PARKBECH SEATS AROUND CAST IRON TABLE
NOT LIT AT NIGHT Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment

NOT APPLICABLE Bedrooms

THERE ARE NO BEDROOMS SUITABLE FOR WHEEL CHAIR USERS
FIRE ALARM HAS ALARM SIREN -NO FLASHING LIGHTS.
OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL GUESTS ARE ALERTED IN AN EMERGENCY
TEA/COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES PROVIDED IN ROOM
TV'S HAVE REMOTE CONTROL AND TELETEXT
NO TELEPHONE PROVIDED
FLOORS IN BEDROOMS -CERAMIC TILES WITH RUGS.
BEDROOMS HAVE MIXTURE OF TWIN, KING SIZE AND SUPERKING SIZE BEDS .
ALL BEDROOMS ARE ON FIRST FLOOR.
THERE ARE 11 STEPS WITH A BEND AFTER THE FIRST TWO.
NO FRIDGES IN ROOMS
NO ROOM SERVICE AVAILABLE
IRONING BOARD AND IRON AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
WAKE UP KNOCK ON DOOR AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
ALL PILLOWS,DUVETS AND MATRESSES, FEATHER FREE
NO PROVISION OR FACILITIES FOR DOGS Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]

ALL OUR BEDROOMS ARE ENSUITE WITH TOILET, SHOWER AND WASHHAND BASIN.(NO BATHS).
THE SHOWERS ARE SINGLE HEADED, ELECTRIC, 700mm SQUARE WITH A SIX INCH STEP.
NON OF THE FACILITIES ABOVE ARE SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS.
THERE ARE NO SUPPORT HANDRAILS, SHOWER SEATS, EMERGENCY PULL CORDS OR ANY FACILITIES SPECIFICALLY FOR THE DISABLED. Self-Catering Kitchen

NOT APPLICABLE 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

NOT APPLICABLE Additional Information

Contact Information

Address: HOUSLEY COTTAGE

HOUSLEY
HOPE VALLEY
DERBYSHIRE
S325QB
Telephone: 01433 631505
Fax: NON
Minicom: NON
Email: KEVIN@HOUSLEYCOTTAGES.CO.UK
Website: WWW.HOUSLEYCOTTAGES.CO.UK
Hours of operation: 10AM TO 7PM EVERYDAY Future Plans