Access Statement for Keepers Cottage (2)

Keeper Cottage 2 Access Statement – Self-Catering Property

This Disability Access Statement outlines facilities available for guests who have allergies or are mobility, hearing or visually impaired. Wheelchairs, other aids and equipment can be hired locally via the British Red Cross also Rent a Scooter, children’s equipment can be hired from “Holiday Buggies for Hire”. Please ask for details when booking and appropriate contact information will be provided. We would request any prospective guest who is planning to visit the cottage to make us aware of any mobility issues at the time of the enquiry so we may be sure to correctly advise them in order to avoid any disappointment

Introduction
• Our self- catering property is on two floors. Sleeping accommodation is on the ground floor and first floor, living area is on the ground floor.
• We have aimed to provide as much information as possible. If you have any further queries please contact Hillfield Cottages & Country House.
• Tel: 01803 712322
• Fax: 01803 712383
• www.hillfieldcottages.com
• enquiries@hillfieldcottages.com
• We hope you enjoy your stay

Pre-Arrival
• We are with an agency
• For bookings please contact Coast & Country Cottages
• Tel: 01803 839600
• Fax: 01803 835744
• www.coastandcountry.co.uk
• hillfield@coastandcountry.co.uk

Arrival / Parking
• Access is via Bugford Lane. You have now entered the narrow Devon lanes and utmost caution should be exercised at all time, please do not drive faster than you can see to stop!
• A map of the route can be found on the Hillfield Cottages website.
• On entering Hillfield Village please drive with caution at all times Hillfield is a “Free Range Children’s Area”, they have priority, follow the signs to the Reception in front of and just beyond Hillfield House.
• Keepers Cottage has parking near-by. A map of the Village can be found on the Hillfield Cottages website. There is room for two cars. Please ask at reception where second car can be parked.
• You will have to go up two steps to arrive at the front door
Entrance
• There are two steps leading to this property 1m wide.
• The door to Court Cottage to 82cm
• The entrance leads directly into the kitchen measuring 2.17m x 3.65m and on into a spacious open plan living, dining, is large measuring 4.70m x 2.98m, access to the ground floor master bedroom and stairs to the first floor mezzanine twin bedroom via stairs is from here.
• The stairs are 75cm wide to the first floor level lead from here. There are 13 steps in total and there is a handrail all the way up on the right hand side. The stairs are fitted with carpet and walls are painted in Crown Neo Classical.
• The flooring is Karndean Tiles and the walls are painted in Crown Neo Classical.
• There is spot lighting in the kitchen.
• All door surrounds contrast with the walls.
• All power points are a minimum of 250mm from the floor and light switches are approximately 1200mm high.
• The kitchen worktop contrasts with the walls and cupboards and clear glassware and white crockery is provided.
• Feather free pillows and duvets.
• Television has Ceefax / Teletext facilities.
• There are CDs for in house entertainment

Kitchen
• Entrance to kitchen is 1m wide and a step up of 7cm from the decking
• Walls are painted in Crown Neo Classical and Marble tiles, the floor has Karndean tiles.
• The room is 2.17m by 3.65m and has a slopping ceiling this lowers to a height of 2.3m.
• There are hand crafted pine units which are 89cm high.
• The work surface is granite effect.
• There is a built in stainless steel fan assisted electric oven with tamper proof controls. There is an electric ceramic hob with a safety features and cooker hood
• There is a free standing microwave.

Cloak Room / Meter Cupboard
• Door 51cm Cupboard 54cm by 58cm

Living, Dining Area’s
• The living area is directly accessed from the kitchen.
• The stairs go up from the living area
• The main part of the room is 4.70m by 2.98m.
• Access to the kitchen is from the lounge
• There is Karndean Tile flooring and the walls are painted in Crown Neo Classical
• Sofas are 40cm (seat height) and the back is a height of 48cm
• There is a pine coffee table. The table is 48cm high
• The TV is a 20 inch
• All furniture is movable
• There is a centre light and wall lights
• The dining table is accessed directly from the living area.
• The solid pine timber dining table which is 77cm high and 1.52m long x 91.5cm wide. The four dining chairs are wooden with leather seats and are 48cm high
• The furniture is movable although table is heavy and not recommended.

Shower Room
• Door width 83cm
• Shower room is 1.43m x 1.58m
• The suite is white.
• The step up to the shower is 25cm
• The toilet is a height of 43cm, the basin is at a height of 85cm.
• The free space is 1.2m x 85cm.
• The lighting is by spotlights

Outside space’s Decking/ balcony
• Off the lounge and Kitchen area
• It can be accessed through two double patio doors from the Living Area. Patio door, one opens to 63m, door two opens to 1.25m. There is a step up to both of 8cm
• The area outside the living area is 4.03m x 3.23m
• There is a wooden banister which is a height of 1.7m
• There is garden furniture consisting of table & chairs.





Bedroom’s
Master Bedroom 1
• This is situated off the dining area on the lower level.
• Door opens to 84cm
• Room is 2.96m by 2.94m
• There is a king size double divan bed – height of 53cm
• It has a freestanding pine wardrobe
• The pine bedside tables are a height of 68cm
• The TV is a 22inch.
• There is a centre light
• The walls are painted in Crown Neo Classical and the carpet is cream

En-suite from Master Bedroom 1
• Door width of 76cm
• The bathroom suite is white
• The toilet is a height of 43cm, the basin is at a height of 85cm.
• The Bath is 800cm x 1.8m with a whirlpool facility.
• The shower is telephone style hand shower.
• There are cream Amteco tiles on floor, the walls are fully tiled with ivory tiles
• There is spot lighting
• The free space is roughly 1.8m by 1.5m

Twin Bedroom
• This is situated on the first floor mezzanine.
• Room is 2.96m by 2.94m
• There is two full size single beds – height of 83cm
• It has a chest of drawers 65cm high
• The pine bedside tables are a height of 68cm
• There is a centre light
• The walls are Crown Neo Classical and the carpet is cream
• The ceiling slopes down to 1.2m

Additional Information
• The welcome pack is in a font size of 10
• Smoke alarms are tested on a regular basis.
• Electrical appliances are checked annually.
• Security lighting around the property is installed for ease of access.
• There is a local pub approximately one mile from the property; care should be taken when walking to the Pub and a torch taken if you intend to return after dark. .
• The Reception can provide basics such as milk and we will order Newspapers if required.
• There is a local bus service approximately every hour from except Sundays, less than 2 miles away.
• Totnes is on the main Plymouth to London rail system 11 miles
• Airports;
o Plymouth 34 miles, Exeter 38 miles, Bristol 99 miles
• Ferry Ports
o Plymouth 36 miles
• Dartmouth is approximately three miles away.
• Blackpool Sands (Blue Flag Beach) 3 miles.
• The mobile phone reception is as follows
• O2 Standard Coverage
• Orange Your phone should work outdoors
• 3 Variable Quality Service indoors, outdoors better
• Vodafone Variable Quality Service (very poor)
• T Mobile No coverage
• Virgin No coverage

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FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

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Introduction

Use of the Building; The building is used to provide single unit holiday accommodation for groups of up to four persons.

Building Description; Keepers Cottage is a two storey building recently constructed conforming to all current building regulations.
This consists of;
• Ground Floor; Entrance door, open plan Dining / Kitchen / Lounge area leading to a master bedroom and en suite.

• First Floor; Access to the first floor gallery is by wooden stairs from the ground floor leading to a bedroom area.

Fire Detection; The fire detection currently provided is a BS 5839 Part 6 system, (wired into the mains supply with back-up batteries in case of mains power failure).
The smoke detectors are located in the ground floor open plan area and the first floor landing area, both ground and first floor and are interlinked. This effectively means that smoke from a fire at ground floor which enters this open plan area would activate the sounder elements in the detectors at first floor and vice-versa.

Location of fire equipment; A fire blanket and fire extinguisher are located in the Kitchen. Fire extinguisher and fire blankets are checked annually in accordance with BS 5306.

Emergency Lighting, None (torch provided)

Means of Escape; There is two exit doors at ground floor. A door exists from the lounge area and the front entrance door from the kitchen, a fully opening window from the ground floor bedroom, there is also access to fully opening roof lights in the first floor bedrooms.

Identification of potential sources of Ignition

Ignition Source Control Measure
Cooker and appliances in kitchen C1
Smoking materials C2
Electrical appliances C3
Electrical circuitry C4
Candles C5
BBQ C6




Control Measures

C1 Night-time safety routine includes instructions for ensuring that kitchen appliances, plugs and electrical equipment are made safe before retiring. A fire blanket and extinguisher are available in the Kitchen in the event of a fire.
C2 The property is no smoking and is identified as such in the Booking Terms and Conditions. All upholstered furniture is compliant with current regulations covering ignitability and combustibility.
C3 All electrical devices are PAT tested annually or receive an appropriate visual examination. Night - time safety routines include instruction for ensuring the switching off of appliances when not in use.
C4 Electrical circuits have been tested to ensure compliance with current regulations.
C5 Candles are only to be used in accordance with guidance provided in line of the findings of a separate risk assessment.
C6 The property is provided with an electric BBQ which should never be used indoor. The BBQ should be located in the enclosed garden area.


Important – If any risks are introduced into the building which are not covered by this risk assessment e.g. candles or Christmas trees, then a separate risk assessment will be carried out in order to consider their suitability for this location.

Significant Findings / Actions:
All doors have intumescent strips conforming to BS8214: 1990, the 'Code of Practice These are solid wood doors and are considered suitable for this premise.

The fire routine is to be made known to all residents when taking occupation of the premises and a copy of this will be documented in the Welcome pack. Guests are to be made aware of the escape route from first floor on taking occupation of the premises. Action: Include as part of house documentation.

The smoke alarms are to be tested weekly as part of the cleaning of the property to ensure effective operation.

All portable appliances are to be visually tested on a regular basis. This will be done on cleaning / change over days and additionally appliances are replaced/renewed on a regular basis. The PAT testing of appliances is completed on a yearly basis.

It will be necessary to review this risk assessment in the following cases:

- Where particular risks are introduced to the premises e.g. candles or Christmas trees
- Where changes are made to the internal layout of the premises.

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Fire Safety whilst Staying at Keepers Cottage

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The purpose of this sheet is to make your stay at Keepers Cottage safe and provide you with information on what to do in the event of a fire.

Emergency evacuation procedure; In the event that you hear the smoke alarms or discover a fire;
• Downstairs: Leave the building using the routes to the final exit doors located on the ground floor
• First Floor: Leave the building using the routes to the final exit doors located on the ground floor or the fully opening roof light.

If you discover a fire

• Alert other occupants within the building
• Attack the fire if safe to do so using the equipment provided
• Leave the building using the routes/indicated above
• Do not re-enter to collect belongings until instructed that it is safe to do by the fire and rescue service
• Contact the Fire and Rescue service
• Contact the owners if possible
o 01803 712 322
o 07971 175750


Location of fire equipment; A fire blanket and fire extinguisher are located in the Kitchen.

Daytime Safety Routine
• Please do not overload plug sockets in the house and leave mobile phones charging during the day when you are not in the property.
• Switch off any appliances that are not required whilst you are at the property / or leave the property. (including Christmas Trees if provided)
• Shut all doors when not in the property.
• Use BBQ away from the accommodation and do not leave unattended.

Night Time Safety Routine
• Please do not overload plug sockets in the house and leave mobile phones charging all night.
• Switch off any appliances that are not required at night e.g. TV’s, Freeview boxes, Microwave. (including Christmas Trees if provided)
• Switch off all appropriate lighting.
• Shut doors to any rooms not being used during your stay.
• Ensure keys to front and rear doors are in locks or located nearby in the event of a fire