The Shippon, Askrigg 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
The Shippon is a 2 bedroom cottage converted from a barn and sleeping 4 people. We have our own parking space at the side of the property and from this you can access the patio garden which has chairs, table, bench and BBQ.
A very short stroll back down Mill Lane, past the old church, takes you back into the main part of Askrigg where the is a general store, home made take away & cafe, florists, 2 pubs and restaurants.
The village is famous as part of the setting for All Creatures Great & Small and one of the pubs is still recognisable as the Drovers Arms.

Pre-Arrival
• Country Hideaways, Margarets Cottage, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JN
• Tel/Fax: 01969 663559
• email: theshippon@countryhideaways.co.uk
• Website: www.countryhideaways.co.uk
• There are bus connections from both ends of the Dale and from all of the mainline railway stations serving the area.
• The main towns of Leyburn and Hawes are 11 & 6 miles away respectively.
• Provisions can be provided.
• The property is only suitable for guests with mobility impairment and severe visual & hearing impairment who are accompanied by an able bodied guest.

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
• There is a Tarmac car parking space to the side of the property.
• Signs within the property are computer printed.
• Access (key collection) is arranged with us prior to your arrival when we can also discuss any special requests from you.
• We are always willing to discuss any special needs prior to booking.
Entrance
• There are 2 small steps into the property.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
• n/a
Public Areas - WC
• n/a
Dining Room and Lounge 

Laundry
• A washer dryer is provided in the kitchen.
Bedrooms
• Both bedrooms are on the first floor and are not suitable for wheelchair access.
• Both bedrooms have fitted carpets.
• Both bedrooms have a ceiling fitted light and 2 bedside lights.
• Both beds are doubles.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and carpets.

Bathroom, Shower and WC
There is a good sized family bathroom with a bath & shower (twist mixer taps), wash basin (twist taps) & toilet.
• Also provided are heater, heated towel rail and shaver point.
• The floor surface is linoleum.
•The floor & wall colours contrast well.

Self-catering Kitchen
• The kitchen is entered from the lounge through a glazed sliding door.
• There is an electric cooker & hob, fridge & freezer, washer dryer & microwave.
• There is also dining table and 4 chairs.
• The kitchen would not be particularly convenient for wheelchair access.
• The sink taps are twist type.
• Kitchen utensils are kept in both wall & under worktop cuboards.
• There is good colour contrast between the floors and walls, the floor being tiled.

Grounds and Gardens
• There is a gravelled patio garden with chairs, table, bench & BBQ.

Additional Information
• Dogs are not allowed and we have to include guide dogs in this so that guests with allergies know that pets have not been in the property previously.
• T he Shippon is a no smoking property in all rooms.
• Mobile phone signals are intermittent in the Dales and we suggest that you check with your network provider if full coverage is important to you.

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

Future Plans
• New bathroom suit for 2009.
• Feedback from you is always welcome and a comment form is always available for your comments at the end of your stay.
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please email theshippon@countryhideaways.co.uk  

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