Access Statement

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors to our farmhouse Bed & Breakfast. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific requirements please feel free to call and we will endeavour to help.

Pre-arrival

Local transport is limited but there is a bus service from Hexham to Newbrough Village. (BUS 804)

The nearest Train Station is Haydon Bridge, which is 3 miles to the West of Newbrough .
Train/Bus Timetables & Taxis numbers provided on request.
Our web site www.carredge.co.uk has a how to find us, printable page.

Arrival and car parking

On leaving the main road you have a 1¼ mile drive up a narrow road before turning into our ¼ mile driveway in from the public road with 1 cattle grid [there are gateways for pedestrians and livestock].
Our private road in is paved with tarmac, the entrance and Car Park Area is concreted.
There are marked parking bays, there is also a wheelchair access parking bay.

The entrance to the Bed and Breakfast from the Car Park has a very slight gradient, There is a hand rail on the surrounding wall to help accessibility to the main entrance door of the Bed & Breakfast.
There is level access into the entrance and welcome area.
We can assist with luggage.

Main entrance and Dining Room

There is level access from the entrance into the Dining room.
There are thermostatic radiators though out for heating.

The dining room table has an under table height of 59 cm. There is a Carver chair available to help for transfer from Wheel chair if required.

The Dining room is stone flagged. There is one step out of the Dining Room leading to the stairs to the first floor accommodation.

Stair case

Stairs off the passageway have 12 steps of 20cm height and a handrail to one side.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms are carpeted but the bathrooms have tiled flooring.
The king sized and double beds are at 62 & 64cm height. The single beds at 60cm
The upstairs en suite bathrooms have bath with showers above
The toilets and wash hand basins are standard height.

The Downstairs bedroom is carpeted but the wet room has tiled flooring.
It is equipped with all the necessary Grab rails as required for Mobility 2 access. The mirror has been extended down to the Washbasin and the Pull cord for the overhead mirror light has also been extended.

The double bed is at a height of 58cm
There is a small sofa area in the room and a winged armchair.
There is flat access out to the Garden Area and the Car Park directly from the South Door.

Grounds and Garden

Some of the livestock is pushchair or wheelchair accessible for viewing only.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Additional Information

There is some mobile telephone reception.
We request that guest don’t smoke indoors
There should not be noise from passing traffic.