Access Statement for Bed & Breakfast, Rye Hill Farm, Slaley, Northumberland NE47 0AH
Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors to our farm 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 very limited but there is an occasional bus service from Hexham to Slaley.
Taxis numbers provided on request.
Our web site www.ryehillfarm.co.uk has a How to find us, page.
Arrival and car parking
We have a ¼ mile driveway in from the road with 2 cattle grids [there are gateways for pedestrians and livestock]. It has a fairly gentle gradient.
Our private road in is paved with tarmac, the entrance yard is concreted.
No marked parking bays, there is an alternative parking space if required.
There are 2 shallow steps down to the entrance door of the B&B, which has a single step up.
We can assist with luggage.
Main entrance and living room
There is level access to the entrance lounge area and through to the dining room.
There are thermostatic radiators though out for heating with an open log fire in the dining room.
The dining room table has an under-table height of 59 cm.
In the lounge area there are 3 high seated wing arm chairs and a small settee.
All areas are carpeted.
Stair case
Stairs off the lounge have 13 steps of 20cm height and a hand rail to one side.
Bedrooms
All bed rooms are carpeted but the bath rooms have vinyl flooring.
The king-sized double beds are at 52cm and the singles at 52cm.
The en suite bath rooms have either a shower or short bath with shower above and a hand rail, please specify preference when booking. The toilets and wash hand basins are standard height.
Grounds and Garden
We have a games barn that is wheelchair accessible with skittle alley and other games.
Some of the livestock is push chair or wheelchair accessible for viewing only.
Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Additional Information
All dogs are welcomed.
There is some mobile telephone reception.
We request that guest don’t smoke indoors.
There should not be noise from passing traffic.
Access Statement for Old Byre, Rye Hill Farm, Slaley, Northumberland NE47 0AH
Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors to our self-catering cottage. 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 very limited but there is a bus service from Hexham to Slaley.
Taxis numbers provided on request.
Our web site www.ryehillfarm.co.uk has a How to find us, printable page.
Arrival and car parking
We have a ¼ mile driveway in from the road with 2 cattle grids [there are gateways for pedestrians and livestock]. It has a fairly gentle gradient.
Our private road in is paved with tarmac, the entrance yard is concreted.
No marked parking bays, there is an alternative parking space if required.
There is a ramp with hand rail to the front door or alternative level access.
We can assist with luggage.
Main entrance and living room
There is level access to living quarters where the floor has ceramic tiles.
The kitchen is a standard domestic type.
Electric sockets at 55cm from the floor, light switches.
There is under floor heating throughout ground floor, with room thermostats.
The dining room table has an under-table height of 63cm with a top of 78 cm.
There are 2 high armchairs as well as other seating. seat height 45 cm.
The living area has ceramic flooring.
Bedrooms
Ground floor has twin beds at height of 52 cm with under bed space for equipment of 31 cm.
Dressing/writing table has wheelchair leg space of 72cm.
Low and high hanging rails in wardrobe.
En suite bathroom with roll in shower, shower head moveable, free standing plastic chair. Toilet height 48cm with standard rails. Low level basin height 76cm with lever taps. High and low level mirrors.
Upstairs
The staircase has a single turn at the top with a hand rail on one side only. The treads are of a standard height and depth.
The bedrooms are standard but do have en suite bathrooms with shower over baths and a hand rail.
Grounds and Garden
We have a games barn that is wheelchair accessible with skittle alley and other games.
Some of the livestock is wheelchair accessible for viewing only.
The cottage patio is wheelchair accessible and is fenced all round.
Additional Information
All dogs are welcomed.
There is some mobile phone reception.
We request that guests do not smoke indoors.
There should not be noise from passing traffic.