First Floor Apartment Access Statement

For a printable pdf version of this access statement please click here. Please note that the Access Statement has been compiled by the owner.

Introduction
This is a 1 bedroomed apartment on the first floor of the old water mill in West Burton, There are 4 other apartments in the Mill. It is located right by the magnificent waterfall.
The carpark is located immediately in front of the property and could be a little uneven for those with mobility or vision problems. From the carpark there are 3 open stone steps leading up to the front door that are served by an outside halogen light that operates on a movement censor.
The entrance to the carpark from the road is cut out of the bedrock and again could be a little uneven for those with mobility or vision problems
Once inside the front door there is a short hallway followed by two flights of stairs leading to the entrance to the apartment.
A walk of 50 yards or so takes you to the village green around which are found the pub, general store, butcher, cat pottery, art gallery and antiques shop. A spectacular village fireworks display is put on on the Village green in November and an old fashioned village fair on the last bank holiday in May.

Pre-Arrival
• Country Hideaways, Margarets Cottage, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JN
• Tel/Fax: 01969 663559
• email: firstfloorapartment@countryhideaways.co.uk
• Website: www.countryhideaways.co.uk .
• Buses into Hawes, Leyburn & beyond run from the village.
• Hawes & Leyburn are both about 8 miles from the village.
• Provisions can be provided
• Due to stairs the property is not suitable for wheelchair access. Guests who are partially sighted may be better off with a fully sighted guest to ensure the safety of the guest.

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
• The carpark is in front of the mill and invariable there are enough spaces for guests although there are no designated spaces for people with disabilities.
• There is pictorial signs in the carpark giving details about the waterfall & surrounding area. The waterfall is part of the Artists Turner trail.
• The surface through the carpark to the front steps is not totally level.
Entrance
• As noted the entrance to the apartment is up three open stone steps.
• Access throughout the day and night is not restricted.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
• The hall and stairs are shared as an entrance with the second floor apartment.
• Both flights of stairs have 7 steps and have handrails.
Public Areas - WC
• n/a
Lounge

Bedrooms
• The apartment has one double bedroom with good access to both sides of the bed.
• The flooring is carpet and there is reasonable colour contrast with the walls, one wall being natural stone and the others painted.
• There is a large built in wardrobe.
• The lighting consists of an overhead ceiling light and two bedside lamps.

Bathroom, Shower and WC
• The bathroom is entered through a single leaf door and has, from left to right, a WC, bath with shower and a wash hand basin. There is also a heated towel rail, mirror above the wash basin and shaver point.
• All taps in the bathroom are operated by twist action..
• Wheelchair movement would not be particularly easy in this room.

Self-catering Kitchen
• The kitchen is entered via an opening from the lounge and is separated from the lounge by a work surface and overhead storage units. There is a table with four chairs, a double sink with mixer taps operated by twist action.
• The floor is laminate with good contrast between floor and walls. The lighting is good with two large tilt and turn windows and a three spot ceiling light.
• Cooking facilities are electric with oven and hob and a microwave.
• The fridge with freezing compartment is located in the storage units below the work surface.

Grounds and Gardens
• Immediately leading from the carpark is the waterfall, beck and surrounding area. It is possible to swim in the Mill Pond and below the Pack Bridge. In the grassed and wooded area around the falls and beck there are several benches to sit on to take in the magnificent surroundings.
• There are numerous short and long walks that can be started from The Mill.

Additional Information
• A fire precaution notice is provided and found on the noticeboard in the kitchen.
• We are unable to accept service dogs so that guests with allergies can be certain that dogs have not been using the apartment.
• We operate a total no smoking policy.
• Mobile phone reception can be unreliable with some networks and if this is important to you we would ask you to contact your network provide about reception in the area.
• We look forward to welcoming you to our apartment for restful and relaxing stay.

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: firstfloorapartment@countryhideaways.co.uk    
Website: www.countryhideaways.co.uk  

Future Plans
• We operate a continual upgrading policy.
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please email firstfloorapartment@countryhideaways.co.uk  

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