Studio 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
Sleeps 2. Available throughout the year and for short breaks during winter. As there are steps down, it is unsuitable for wheelchair access.

Pre-Arrival
The property is let through Country Hideaways which produces an annual brochure with full details.
It is available through their website www.countryhideaways.co.uk email:studioapartment@countryhideaways.co.uk

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
Holidaymakers are given full instructions on access to the property when they confirm a booking through Country Hideaways.
Cars can be parked next to the entrance door for unloading and be parked in a dedicated space about 30 meters opposite.
Entrance
Door to the right of the main Mill building.
Seven steps down as soon as you enter.
Hip-high wooden handrail on left.
Cupboards to right of stairs.
Entrance lobby has a galley-kitchen to right and shower room/toilet to left.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
Bed-sit room off kitchen. 6m x 3.5m. (18' x 10')
Public Areas - WC
n/a
Laundry
There are no facilities for laundry, but a drying rack for smaller items is supplied with a steam iron and a tabletop ironing board. If the Studio is rented with the Garden Level Apartment, use can be made of the washing machine/dryer in that facility.
Dining Room/Lounge/Sleeping Area
The Studio Apartment. is compact with a pine double bed and bedside cabinets with reading lamps. 5-drawer pine chest of drawers. There is a comfortable double settee and an arm chair with matching small table. The round pine dining table has two pine chairs and a stool. The remote control TV has DVD and Video reception. Separate radio/CD player. Large torch. Night lights. Smoke alarm. Various folders with information about facilities and places to visit in the area.
Because the Studio Apartment. is adjacent to the Garden Level Apartment, there is a through door which can be opened for access in an emergency. Key behind glass box.

Shower-room and WC
Compact tiled shower room with basin and WC. (14cm high shower tray) Shaver point. Heated towel rail. Vinyl floor.

Self-catering Kitchen
Compact kitchen with two-plate/oven/grill Cooker. Double sink in 80cm high worktop. Separate microwave oven. Waist-high refrigerator with small freezer compartment. Toaster, electric kettle, liquidiser. Fire extinguisher. Vinyl floor. Due to the proximity of the river, there is a dehumidifier in the kitchen.
Grounds and Gardens
Although there is no private garden, outside the entrance, the area is free of through traffic and there is full access to the adjacent river/waterfall/pools and the stone packhorse bridge which leads to numerous footpaths on Pen Hill.
The village with its large green is 'around the corner'.
Additional Information
All necessary information is either placed in conveniently located areas or in the folder with operating instructions.
Although the Studio Apartment itself is compact, because of its unique position and unusual features, it is difficult to give an adequate description. All one can say is that visitors are always very pleasantly surprised and return time and again because of the location and facilities.
Grid reference: OS: 019 867
Hours of operation: 24 hours throughout the year.
Emergency number: 01969 663144
Local carers: N/A
Local equipment hire companies: Baby cot/highchair and bedding/towels can be hired from Country Hideaways.
Local public transport numbers: There is an infrequent bus service throughout the area, but mainly during the day. All routes interconnect and make travelling around quite easy. Contact Dales and District: 01677425203 or email them on: enquiries@procterscoaches.com

Contact Information
Address: 
Agents - Country Hideaways, Margaret's Cottage, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JN.
Telephone:  Country Hideaways - 01969 663559
Fax: Country Hideaways - 01969 663559
Email:  studioapartment@countryhideaways.co.uk
Website:  www.countryhideaways.co.uk

Future Plans
We aim to maintain the high standard and quality of the property.
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please email studioapartment@countryhideaways.co.uk

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