Monday, 7 April 2008

Access Statement

Access Statement For No678 Guest Accommodation

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all guests in our four bedroom purposely built self contained guest accommodation. The following statement is a summary of our provision. Should you have any specific questions please feel free to contact us and we will endeavour to help.

Pre-Arrival

• There is a bus stop opposite our front gates and there is a frequent bus service
• There is a local taxi service that has accessible taxis if required, we can make a booking for you
• Brochures and menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement
• We have a website
• You can contact us via phone, text, fax, or email (details below)

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• On arrival to the property there are double entrance gates, these are open 24 hours when the building is operating
• No marked parking bays but there is ample room for all cars
• The surface is level, flat and concrete, there is a small ramp leading to the front door
• We can assist guests with luggage

There is no need to pre-book parking

Upon arrival please press the clearly marked bell “for attention”

Public Transport/facilities

No 483 Bus running from Bury to Burnley stops immediately outside the premises which operates seven days. Monday – Friday the bus runs every 30 mins.

Saturday – Sunday the bus runs every hour

The nearest train station is Burnley – approx six miles away

The nearest town is Rawtenstall – approx 2 miles

The nearest shop, the local grocer/convenience store is 300 metres away

Main Entrance & Reception

• The front door is approached via a ramp leading to a 7cm step
• The front door is always locked however one of the staff will always be available to answer the door and greet

guests upon their arrival
• The door is 81cm wide
• On entry there is a reception area 2.7 by 3.7 metres
• The reception area has a slate tile floor
• There is a public WC in the reception area with a slate tile floor

Public Areas - General (Internal)

• The breakfast room/lounge is fully carpeted, well lit and measures 7.32 metres by 3.65 metres.
• All rooms have a good colour contrast
• The covering on stairs and upstairs landing is short pile carpet
• The breakfast room/lounge is on the ground floor
• There are 4 stairs to a landing followed by a further 5 stairs to a landing followed by a further 4 stairs to the

main first floor landing from which there is access to each bedroom
• The stairs are 18cm high, 24cm deep, 85cm wide
• All rooms have wi-fi internet connection
• Lever handle taps are fitted to all guest and public washbasins

Public Areas - WC

• Bedrooms are en suite and there is also a public WC in reception

Dining Room

• Breakfast is served in the breakfast room on the ground floor. There are no steps
• Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request
• Tables have underspace of 79cm high, are 76cm square and height of 81cm (centre leg only)
• Menus are provided in large print
• During breakfast either background radio/music or tv can be played upon request
• A three seater and two seater leather suite is available in the lounge together with 32" flat screen tv and

coffee table

Laundry

• Not available

Shop

• Not available

Treatment room/s

• Not available

Leisure Facilities

• Not available

Outdoor Facilities

• Patio doors lead from the lounge onto the rear decking where an awning and round metal, tiled patio tables

and matching chairs are provided

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment

• A meeting room seating a maximum of 10 people can be provided by prior arrangement. The meeting room will be accommodated in the lounge area where tables with central legs have been designed to sit together to establish one large meeting table if required.

Bedrooms

• There are four bedrooms, all sited on the first floor
• There are 4 stairs to a landing followed by a further 5 stairs to a landing followed by a further 4 stairs to the

main first floor landing


• Bedroom One (front)
• Double bedded room
• Door widths (main and bathroom) are 78cm wide
• At least 85cm routes within the bedroom e.g. to the side of bed, between bed and dressing table, therefore

allowing for left or right transfer to bed in any combination
• Bed is 48cm high
• Flat screen television with remote control and integral dvd player
• Two bedside cabinets, double wardrobe with integral drawers and integral dressing table
• Hospitality tray
• Steam iron and ironing board
• There is an ensuite shower room (see below for details)
• Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
• Good contrast in colour


• Bedroom Two (front)
• Double bedded room
• Door widths (main and bathroom) are 78cm wide
• At least 85cm routes within the bedroom e.g. to the side of bed, between bed and dressing table, therefore

allowing for left or right transfer to bed in any combination
• Bed is 48cm high
• Flat screen television with remote control and integral dvd player
• Two bedside cabinets, double wardrobe with integral drawers and dressing table
• Hospitality tray
• Steam iron and ironing board
• There is an ensuite shower room (see below for details)
• Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
• Good contrast in colour

• Bedroom Three (back)
• Double bedded room
• Door widths (main and bathroom) are 78cm wide
• At least 85cm routes within the bedroom e.g. to the side of bed, between bed and dressing table, therefore

allowing for left or right transfer to bed in any combination
• Bed is 48cm high
• Flat screen television with remote control and integral dvd player
• Two bedside cabinets, double wardrobe with integral drawers and dressing table
• Hospitality tray
• Steam iron and ironing board
• There is an ensuite bath and shower room (see below for details)
• Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
• Good contrast in colour
• Double french doors

• Bedroom Four (back)
• Can either be a double bedded room or a twin bedded room
• At least 85cm routes within the bedroom e.g. to the side of beds, between beds and dressing table, therefore

allowing for left or right transfer to beds in any combination
• Double wardrobe
• Dressing table
• Hospitality tray, iron, ironing board
• Flat screen television with remote control and integral dvd player
• Divan beds are provided
• Double french doors
• There is an ensuite bath and shower room (see below for details)
• Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
• Good colour contrast

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]

En-suite Bedroom One
• Door width 78cm, inward opening
• Bathroom measures
• The shower cubicle has a step/edge of 14cm high.
• Shaving point and mirror
• Makeup/shaving mirror
• The basin is round fronted and has clear underspace. It is 86cm high.
• The toilet is 46cm high.

* The hand rail is fitted to the wall to the left hand side of the toilet
• Good colour contrast of floors, walls, fittings and fixtures


en-suite Bedroom Two
• Door width 78cm, inward opening
• Bathroom measures
• The shower cubicle has a step/edge of 14cm high.
• Shaving point and mirror
• Makeup/shaving mirror
• The basin is round fronted and has clear underspace. It is 86cm high.
• The toilet is 46cm high.
• Good colour contrast of floors, walls, fittings and fixtures

En-suite Bedroom Three
• Door width 78cm, inward opening, with grab rail on the back
• Free floor space clear of door is
• The shower cubicle has a step/edge of 14cm high.

The bath edge is 47cm high
• The bath has both horizontal rail on the opposite side to entry
• The basin is round fronted and has clear underspace. It is 86cm high.
• The toilet has left side transfer. The toilet is 46cm high
• Shaving point/mirror. Separate make-up/shaving mirror
• Good colour contrast of floors, walls, fittings and

En-suite Bedroom Four
• Door width 78cm, inward opening
• Bathroom measures
• The shower cubicle has a step/edge of 14cm high.
• Shaving point and mirror
• Makeup/shaving mirror
• The basin is round fronted and has clear underspace. It is 86cm high.
• The toilet is 46cm high.

* The hand rail is fitted to the wall to the left hand side of the toilet
• Good colour contrast of floors, walls, fittings and fixtures

Grounds and Gardens

• We have a rear garden with seasonal flowers, pond with goldfish and decking
• Patio doors from the lounge lead onto the rear decking
• Rear decking measures 11 metres by 2.5 metres
• Wrought iron tiled patio tables and matching chairs are available
• Awning over centre of the decking
• Four steps lead down from the decking onto the grassed garden
• The garden leads to the banks of Whitewell Brook
* There is access at the bottom of the garden via a gate to steps leading down to Whitewell Brook

• An abundance of country walks are available within just 200 yards
• Within a five mile radius walking, ski-ing, horseriding, cycling, watersports are all available
• Provision will be made for guide dogs

Pets are not allowed

Contact Information

• Address: 678 Burnley Road East, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale BB4 9NT
• Telephone: 01706 215884 - 07930896256
• Email: info@number678.co.uk
• Website: www.number678.co.uk
• Hours of operation: Hours flexible to business - Our guest accommodation is sited next door to our main home so generally occupied 24 hours
• Emergency number: Mainline telephone number answered 8am - 11pm

Check-in is any time after 4pm. Guests are asked to give a rough estimate of their expected time of arrival.

The property is clearly signed from the outside. There is a large sign on the front of the building and also a sign hanging from a post in the garden. The sign displays a contact telephone number

Future Plans

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We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve, if you have any comments please ‘phone Lynda 01706 215884 or email info@no678.co.uk