Barton Cottage Access Statement

Introduction

Barton Cottage is a stone built terraced cottage with a small front garden overlooking the village green and a small rear garden.

Pre-Arrival
See www.countryhideaways.co.uk for our cottage details with recent photos of most rooms and the exterior.
Bookings can be made directly from our agent's website or via email, fax, phone or letter.
Directions and key collection arrangements are provided to guests well before arrival by the agents.
This Access Statement is available on our agent's website and in the Welcome File kept in the cottage.

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities

On road parking in front of the property.  

Entrance

Entrance to the cottage is through the front door into a small porch, a further door leads to the Lounge.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

A passageway from the kitchen leads to the stairs, with double handrails for ease of access. At the top of the stairs there is a large built in wardrobe with adequate hanging facilities.

Dining Room

A door in the rear entrance leads to the dining room, which contains a table and four chairs. Table clothes are available in the movable unit in the kitchen. Heating is provided by overnight electric storage heaters.

Lounge
The lounge is equipped with two comfortable sofas, a small occasional table, a well stocked bookcase and has plenty of lighting. It has Freeview satellite TV with a DVD player, radio and CD player, books, games and jigsaws for your entertainment, and lots of information on local sights of interest and facilities. There is a variety of heating to choose from including, a coal fire, overnight electric storage heaters and a portable heater. Fuel and all electricity for heating, cooking, lighting and hot water is included.

Bathroom and WC
The second door at the top of the stairs, with a low doorway leads to the bathroom, again care should be taken to avoid injury. This is half-tiled, and contains a bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin with shaver point. Heating is provided by overnight electric storage heaters.

A door from the Lounge leads to the Kitchen which is small but well equipped with an electric cooker, fridge with a small freezer compartment, toaster, microwave, sink and drainer, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, etc. A small, moveable unit provides additional storage and working area. Washing up liquid and other cleaning products are provided as are tea towels and kitchen hand towels. In the cupboard beneath the sink there are spare light bulbs, a torch, and an emergency candle. An iron is available in the lounge cupboard. Heating is provided by overnight electric storage heaters.

Rear Entrance

There is a doorway from the kitchen to the rear entrance. This doorway is very low and care should be taken to avoid injury. The rear entrance, contains a carpet sweeper, ironing board, a clothes airer and a cupboard with a selection of cleaning brushes and mops. There is also a basket for kindling for the fire.

The rear door leads to the small back garden where a table and chairs are available. Steps lead to a larger patio area which belongs to the owner’s of the cottage but is available for use if required. A barbeque and further garden furniture is contained on this patio, as is the coal bunker.

A fire extinguisher is available in the kitchen and the wardrobe, a fire blanket is also available in the kitchen.

There are smoke alarms in the kitchen and at the top of the stairs.

This is strictly a no-smoking property.

Pets are not allowed.

All linen and towels are included.

All electricity and fuel is included.

Contact Information
Address: Country Hideaways, Margaret's Cottage, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JN.
Telephone: Country Hideaways - 01969 663559
Fax: Country Hideaways - 01969 663559

Email: bartoncottage@countryhideaways.co.uk
Website: www.countryhideaways.co.uk