Walton Thorns Farm Holiday Cottages - Access Statement

Introduction

Three self catering cottages.

Two bedrooms in Shire Cottage and Dairy Cottage and one bedroom in The Old Hay Barn.

Working arable farm in Leicestershire.

Pre-Arrival

• Please look at our web site www.waltonthorns.co.uk
• Bookings can be made by e-mail, telephone or letter.
• All bookings are followed by a written confirmation either by e-mail or letter.
• The nearest railway station is 7 miles away at Loughborough. Melton Mowbray railway station is 8 miles away.
• The nearest bus stop is in Walton village but only offers a restricted route.
• Taxi from Loughborough or Melton Mowbray is best for those with no personal transport.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• Arrival is by way of a 150 metre long hard driveway and car parking for guests is signed to the left hand side.
• Disabled parking for use by guests of all cottages is signed directly in front of Dairy Cottage and is only 25 metres from the cottage doors.
• All access from car parking is level and concrete slabs.

Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

• On arrival at the farm guests will be greeted by the owner, shown to their cottages and provided with a brief orientation tour.
• Each doorway to Shire Cottage & The Old Hay Barn is 83cm X 200cm and is hinged on the right with no steps.
• The doorway to Dairy Cottage opens outwards and is 102x 200cm.
• The hallway in Shire Cottage is 128cm clear with a narrow table on the left.
• There is no hallway in The Old Hay Barn and the door leads straight into the living area.
• The hallway of Dairy Cottage is 1040x 4800cm.

Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

SHIRE COTTAGE

• Leading straight through from the hallway is the living area by an 83 X 200cm door.
• Leading from the hallway to the left is Bedroom 1 by an 83x200 cm door
• The corridor is 86cm clear and the en-suite is accessed off that left by an 83x 200cm door inwards.
• Leading from the hallway to the right is Bedroom 2 by an 80x200 cm door
• The corridor is 86cm clear and the en-suite is accessed off that right by an 83x 200cm door inwards.
• All public area is tiled

THE OLD HAY BARN

• has no corridors
• Access to bedroom is via an 83x200cm door and via the same on the left opening outwards to the en-suite

DAIRY COTTAGE

• From hall living room entrance is straight on through 1750x 200cm doble doors opening into hall.
• To the right is bedroom 2 door 83x 200cm
• To the left is bedroom 2 door 83x 200cm
• To the far left is coridor 86cm wide leading to shower room door straight on and kitchen on left , both 83x 200cm.
• All floors in cottage tiled.

Public Areas - Living room, Dining, Kitchen, Hallways

SHIRE COTTAGE

• Living area has large leather settee, small leather settee, armchair and dining chairs all with seat level 48cm high. Dining table is 77cm high
• Clear space is 5 x1.5 m
• Kitchen area is along far wall and all units are 92cm high. Cooker has ON warning light, microwave has 'Finished cooking' sound alarm.
• The only rug is by the settee and chairs.
• Exit to the patio is via an 80x200cm door with 80cm up-stand and down 2 steps each 18 cm high followed by a turn to the left.

THE OLD HAY BARN

• Living space has clear 140x350
• Leather arm chairs are 48cm to seat level
• The only rug is by the chairs.
• Table is round and is 77cm high and dining chairs 45cm to seat level. Distance between legs of table is 56cm.
• Kitchen units are on the left of the room and are 92cm high. The oven has an On warning light and the microwave sounds at finished
• Access to patio is by an 80 x 200cm door and 2 steps of 17cm and 11cm up-stand of the door.
• All appliances are front loading.

DAIRY COTTAGE

• Living area has 2 leather settees 40cm high seats.They are et at right angles to each other facing the TV.
• the only rug is in front of the setees. A 45cm high coffee table is on the rug.
• Clear space 2000x3000cm. TV and nest of tables in corners.
• Access open plan kitchen area through 135x200cm gap. Cooker has ON warning light, microwave and dishwasher have 'Finished cooking' sound alarm.
• Kitchen units 92cm high on 3 wall sides.
• Table 78cm high, chairs 47cm high.
• Door to bedroom 1 accessed from living room by 83x 200cm door.

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

SHIRE COTTAGE

• All bedrooms are carpeted, hallway and en-suites are tiled.
• BEDROOM I has twin single beds each 56cm high to mattress level.
• Between the beds there is 50 cm and on the window side of one bed. The other is adjacent to the wall.
• There is a wardrobe, dressing table, chair and two bedside tables.
• En-suite via 83 x 200 cm door opening inwards. Quadrant 900cm shower with 24cm step over,
• Semi-pedestal basin is 88cm high with lever tap.
• Toilet is 41cm to seat with 67cm and 45cm space to the sides.
• Clear space 120 X130 cm.

• BEDROOM 2 has a king sized bed, mattress height 67cm.
• Space at right and left sides 70cm and100cm respectively.
• Clear space 190x 100cm.
• Wardrobe, chair, table and chest of drawers and 2 bedside tables.
• En-suite entrance off corridor via 83 x 200cm door opening inwards.
• Bath is 55cm high, 68cm wide, and 180cm long with a grab handle on each side.
• Toilet is 41cm to seat with 67cm and 45cm space to the sides.
• Semi-pedestal basin is 88cm high with lever tap.

OLD HAY BARN

• Bedroom is accessed via 83x200cm door opening outwards.
• Bedroom has a king sized bed, mattress height 67cm.
• Space each side of 90 cm left and 52 cm right.
• Clear space of 135x270 cm
• Walk in wardrobe has doorway opening outwards of 68x200cm accessed from space on left of bed.
• En-suite accessed from bedroom by 80 x 200 cm door opening outwards.
• En-suite toilet 40cm high with only 40cm space in front and to access shower.
• Shower is 100x40cm with a 24cm step up to shower. 40cm access door ( sliding)
• Sink unit is 82cm high with lever tap and drawers and cupboard under.
• Bathroom, Shower-room & WC (Ensuite)
• All described in sleeping areas as all en-suites.

DAIRY COTTAGE

• All bedrooms are tiled with rugs by beds.
• BEDROOM 1 has a single bed 62cm high and a double bed 56cm high to mattress level.
• Between the beds there is 70 cm and 40cm and 210cm to the wall sides of the beds respectively.
• There is a wardrobe, dressing table 75cm high, chair 47cm high seat and two bedside tables, 56cm high.
• Clear space 260x3800cm.

• BEDROOM 2 has a two single beds bed, mattress height 53cm.
• Space between, to right and left sides is 110cm.
• Clear space 190x100cm.
• Wardrobe, stool 45cm high, dressing table 76cm high and 2 bedside tables 56cm high.

Bathrooms, Shower Rooms and Cloakrooms

• All facilities are tiled.
• En suites in Shire Cottage and Old Hay Barn see bedrooms.

DAIRY COTTAGE

• SHOWER ROOM
• Entry by 83x200cm door opening inward with shower facing.
• Shower 800x1000cm quadrant
• Step up into shower 26cm. 40cm access door space.
• Through access to wc and basin 76cm.
• WC seat 42cm high, 20cm from wall.
• Sink unit 82cm high.
• 80x170cm clear.

• CLOAKROOM
• Entry by 83x200cm door opening inward.
• Facing sink unit 87cm high.
• WC seat is 50cm high on left wall 70cm from end wal.l
• 80x170cm clear.

Self Catering Kitchens

• Kitchen units are standard height and depth.
• All light fittings and plugs to BUILDING REGULATIONS OF 2008

Grounds and Gardens

• There is a marked farm trail which can be muddy and a little uneven and care should be taken.
• There can be rutted areas and sturdy footwear should be worn.
• The seating areas open onto the fields and guests can access the farm trail from here. There is a 10-20cm step off the paved patios in Shire Cottage and The Old Hay Barn to the grass.
• Dairy Cottage seating area has some paved and some gravel areas

Additional Information

• Walton Thorns Farm is a working arable farm.
• There is a no smoking policy on the premises.
• Unfortunately we do not accept pets with the exception of assistance dogs.
• Heat detectors are fitted according to BUILDING REGULATIONS 2008 and emergency exit procedures are signed.
• Fire equipment is available in each cottage.
• There is a plug in night light in each cottage.
• There is a Wi-fi hub in each cottage which can be turned off within your booked cottage upon request, however due to the proximity of the courtyard cottages signals may still be received by other residents nearby.
• Whilst we try not to use overpowering fragranced laundry or cleaning products we cannot guarantee our cottages are fragrance free for those with allergies or sensitivity.
• Prospective guests are always welcome to visit at a convenient time when we are between bookings to view our cottages for suitability for your needs. Please contact Liz on 01509 880315 to make an appointment.

Assistance Aids Available Upon Request

• Repositionable grab handles

Aids for those with impaired hearing

• Portable hearing loop
• Vibrating pillow alarm clock

For those with visual impairments

• Audible & Visual Liquid Level detector

For those requiring support in Dairy Cottage & Shire Cottage

• Folding Shower Stool
• Folding Toilet Frame

Contact details

Address:
WALTON THORNS FARM
PAUDY LANE
NEAR SIX HILLS
THRUSSINGTON
LEICS
LE7 4TB

Telephone: 01509 880315 / 07876 075920

Email: liz@waltonthorns.co.uk

Website: www.waltonthorns.co.uk

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone 01509 880315 or email liz@waltonthorns.co.uk

Created: 24 March 2009

Revised: 6 June 2016