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Access Statement for the Old Byre (self catering cottage)
Introduction
The Old Byre is part of a barn conversion, the original building dating back to the 18th or early 19thC. The cottage has an open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen on the ground floor with stairs to a landing, bedroom and bathroom/WC. If you require more information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Pre-Arrival
Our website is www.swainsleyfarm.co.uk
Booking /enquiries can be made by e-mail or phone
We are in a remote location and bus services are very limited, the nearest bus stop is over a mile away.
The nearest train station is in Buxton 11miles away. Accessible taxis would have to be booked in advance.
We can arrange for shopping to be delivered, please advise us of your requirements.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
Cars can be unloaded approximately 1m from the front door.
Parking is at the rear of the building, 35m from the entrance.
The entrance is from stone flags off a gravel courtyard.
Entrance
The entrance has 1 step – 16cm high and the doorway width is 99cm with a 4cm threshold.
Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen (6.1m x 4.6m)
The downstairs is open plan with terracotta tiles and rugs.
The lounge area has a three seater sofa 196cm long (with arms), a pine windsor chair (unpadded) and coffee table.
TV, CD and DVD with remote controls.
Dining area has a circular pine table 101cm diameter and 77cm high with 2 padded pine chairs (no arms).
Kitchen worktop is 91cm high and the oven door is drop down (height of lowest shelf is 38cm).
The sink is 91cm high with cupboards underneath and the hob is 91cm high.
The kitchen is evenly lit with spotlights above work surfaces providing good contrast between floor, cupboards and other surfaces.
A larder fridge (lowest shelf 20cm). Separate small chest freezer, 80cm high.
Mini dishwasher has a pull out loading tray which is 35cm high.
The kitchen has a washer/dryer (front loading, centre of door 50 cm from floor)
The downstairs area is very spacious with at least 130cm between all furniture and worktops.
Stairs and Landing (4.6m x 1.1m)
Bottom of stairs is 150cm from the front door. Stairs are carpeted and open tread with hand-rail leading to a well lit galleried landing. Stairs are 80cm wide and there are 11 steps 20cm high.
The landing is carpeted.
Bedroom (3.6m x 2.9m)
Door width is 80cm and leads from the landing.
Victorian cast-iron double bed (4’6”) floor to top of mattress 55cm.
Bed is movable if more space is required to one side.
Non feather duvets and pillows provided.
Sheets, duvets and pillow cases are cotton.
Pine wardrobe 188cm high 90cm wide.
Pine chest of drawers 96cm wide 93cm high.
Folding travel cot stored under the bed.
Bathroom & W C (3.6m x 1.65m)
Door width is 70cm and leads from the landing.
Modern contemporary fully tiled bathroom with white suite consisting of a corner WC, bath with shower over and glass screen, hand basin.
Bath height 54cm. Space between wall and bath is 95cm.
Toilet seat height 40cm
Well lit (halogen lights) and with mirror and shaving light. Shaver point 180cm from floor
Hand basin has no pedestal. Height 86cm.
Chrome electric towel rail
Grounds
Gravel courtyard with spectacular views looking south down the Manifold Valley.
Garden furniture, barbeques, planted troughs and hanging baskets.
Two small grassed paddocks.
Additional Information
No mobile reception
WiFi internet access
No pets
No smoking
Cot, high-chair and stair-gate available on request
Grid Reference: SK 09104 57675
Accessible taxis: Buxton 01298 72121, Leek 01538 387777
Contact Information
Chris and Liz Snook, Swainsley Farm. Butterton, Nr. Leek, Staffs ST13 7SS.
Telephone: 01298 84530
E-Mail: info@swainsleyfarm.co.uk
Website: www.swainsleyfarm.co.uk
We welcome your feed-back, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
This statement last updated 30 March 2010
Access Statement for the Haybarn (self catering cottage)
Introduction
The Haybarn is part of a barn conversion, the original building dating back to the 18th or early 19thC. The cottage has a lounge and separate dining-room/kitchen on the ground floor with stairs to a landing. The landing leads to a master bedroom and bathroom/w c. Leading off the master bedroom is a second bedroom. If you require more information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Pre-Arrival
Our website is www.swainsleyfarm.co.uk
Booking/enquiries can be made by e-mail or phone
We are in a remote location and bus services are very limited, the nearest bus stop is over a mile away.
The nearest train station is in Buxton 11miles away. Accessible taxis would have to be booked in advance.
We can arrange for shopping to be delivered, please advise us of your requirements.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
Cars can be unloaded approximately 1m from the front door.
Parking is at the rear of the building 5m from the entrance.
The entrance is from stone flags off a gravel driveway.
Entrance
The entrance has 1 step – 12cm high and the doorway width is 73cm with a 5cm threshold. The entrance leads into the kitchen/dining room.
Kitchen/Dining Room (5m x 7m)
The floor is of terracotta tiles with mats in the doorway.
Dining area has a circular pine table 110cm diameter and 79cm high with 4 padded pine chairs (no arms). There is also a pine stool with a circular top 30cm diameter x 53cm high.
Kitchen worktop and sink are 91cm high with cupboards and drawers underneath.
The cooker hob is 91cm high and the oven door is side hung (height of lowest shelf is 15cm and can be accessed from the front). The kitchen is evenly lit with spotlights above work surfaces providing good contrast between floor, cupboards and other surfaces.
The kitchen has a separate fridge/freezer (highest shelf 106cm, lowest shelf 28cm).
A built-in dishwasher has a pull out loading tray which is 17cm high and can be accessed from the side.
The kitchen has a washer/dryer (front loading, centre of door 50cm from floor)
The downstairs area is very spacious with at least 1.8m between all furniture and worktops.
Lounge (3m x 6m)
Door between kitchen and lounge is 80cm wide.
The lounge has wall to wall carpeting and is furnished with a three seater sofa (204cm long) and a two seater sofa (153cm long) – both with arms. There is a nest (of 3) side tables.
TV, CD and DVD with remote controls.
Stairs and Landing (1.78m by 2.75m)
Bottom of stairs is 6m from the front door. Stairs are carpeted and open tread with hand rail leading to a well lit landing. Stairs are 78cm wide and there are 11 steps 20cm high.
The landing is carpeted
Master Bedroom (2.6m x 5m)
Wall to wall carpeting
Door width is 80cm and leads from the landing.
Pine double bed (4’6”). Floor to top of mattress 50cm.
Bed is movable if more space is required to one side.
Non feather duvets and pillows provided.
Sheets, duvets and pillow cases are cotton.
Pine wardrobe 91cm wide x 190cm high
Pine chest of drawers 97cm wide x 94cm high.
Second Bedroom (3m x 6.4m)
Wall to wall carpeting
Access is from master bedroom, door width is 80cm
Pine twin beds (3’0’’) can be pushed together to make a super king-size double. Floor to top of mattresses 55cm. Cot.
Small pine wardrobe 62cm wide x 120cm high.
Pine chest of drawers 87cm wide x 78cm high.
Emergency door (88cm wide) and stone steps to outside of building, 12 steps x 90cm wide and 18cm high.
Bathroom & W C
Door width is 80cm and leads from the landing.
Modern contemporary fully tiled bathroom with white suite consisting of a WC, bath with shower over and glass screen, hand basin.
Bath height 55cm. Space between wall and bath is 2.3m.
Toilet seat height 40cm
Well lit (halogen lights) and with mirror and shaving light. Shaver point 178cm from floor
Hand basin has no pedestal. Height 90 cm.
Chrome electric towel rail
Grounds
Gravel courtyard with spectacular views looking south down the Manifold Valley.
Garden furniture, barbeques, planted troughs and hanging baskets.
Two small grassed paddocks.
Additional Information
No mobile reception
WiFi internet access
No pets
No smoking
Cot, high-chair and stair-gate available on request
Grid Reference: SK 09104 57675
Accessible taxis: Buxton 01298 72121, Leek 01538 387777
Contact Information
Chris and Liz Snook, Swainsley Farm. Butterton, Nr. Leek, Staffs ST13 7SS.
Telephone: 01298 84530
E-Mail: info@swainsleyfarm.co.uk
Website: www.swainsleyfarm.co.uk
We welcome your feed-back, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
This statement last updated 30 March 2010
Access Statement for the Coach House (self catering cottage)
Introduction
The Coach House was converted from a former carriage and stable block, the original building dating back to the 18th or early 19thC. With the exception of a gallery bedroom all other rooms (entrance hall, lounge, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, bathroom/WC, bunk room and kitchen/dining room) are on the ground floor. The gallery bedroom (overlooking the lounge) is accessed by a flight of stairs from the lounge. This cottage has some facilities for visitors with limited mobility (low switches, high plugs etc) – if you require more information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Pre-Arrival
Our website is www.swainsleyfarm.co.uk
Booking /enquiries can be made by e-mail or phone
We are in a remote location and bus services are very limited, the nearest bus stop is over a mile away.
The nearest train station is in Buxton 11miles away. Accessible taxis would have to be booked in advance.
We can arrange for shopping to be delivered, please advise us of your requirements.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
Cars can be unloaded approximately 1m from the front door.
Parking is at the rear of the building 14m from the entrance.
The entrance is from stone flags off a gravel courtyard.
Entrance (3.5m x 1.1m)
The entrance has 1 step – 13cm high and the doorway width is 106cm with a 2cm threshold. The front door leads into an entrance hall with terracotta tiled surface. The Hall provides access to the lounge, bathroom/WC, bunk room and kitchen/dining room
Lounge (5.75m x 4.60m)
* Door from hall into lounge is 83cm wide
* French windows 2.3m wide
* The lounge is very spacious and has wall to wall carpeting. It is furnished
with a three seater sofa (200cm long) and a two seater sofa (175cm long)
both with arms. There is a large coffee table (120cm x 80cm) and side
table (45cm x 58cm)
* TV, CD and DVD with remote controls.
Gallery Bedroom (3.45m x 4.91m)
Stairs (5m from the front door) lead to a gallery bedroom. Stairs are carpeted and open tread with hand rail leading to a well lit landing and gallery. Stairs are 80cm wide and there are 5 steps to a landing (88cm x 80cm) and a further 7 stairs 20cm high.
Wall to wall carpeting
Metal framed double bed (4’6’’). Floor to top of mattress 57cm
Bed is movable if more space is required to one side.
Non feather duvets and pillows provided.
Sheets, duvets and pillow cases are cotton.
Small pine wardrobe 76cm wide 140cm high
Pine chest of drawers 74cm wide 80cm high
Emergency door to outside of building 61cm wide. Very high step to ground level (110cm)
Master Bedroom (3.32m x 3.43m) with en-suite shower room/toilet
* Ground floor with wall to wall carpeting
Door width is 69cm and leads from the lounge.
King size double divan (5’0”). Floor to top of mattresses 62cm.
Bed is movable if more space is required to one side.
Non feather duvets and pillows provided.
Sheets, duvets and pillow cases are cotton.
Pine wardrobe 71cm wide 186cm high
Pine chest of drawers 81cm wide 63cm high
Door to shower room 64cm wide
Modern contemporary shower room with white and chrome suite consisting of 90cm corner shower cubicle (step 19cm). Corner WC, seat height 40cm. Hand basin has no pedestal, height 83cm.
Well lit (halogen lights)
Chrome electric towel rail
Bathroom & W C (2.2m x 1.83m)
Ground floor with access from entrance hall, door width 72cm
Modern contemporary fully tiled bathroom with white suite consisting of WC, bath with shower over and glass screen, hand basin.
Bath height 56cm. Space between wall and bath is 110cm.
* Hand basin has no pedestal. Height 85cm.
Well lit (halogen lights) with mirror and shaving light. Shaver point 180cm from floor
Chrome electric towel rail
Bunk Room (2.80m x 2.40m)
* Ground floor with wall to wall carpeting
Access is from entrance hall, door width is 80cm
Pine bunks (3’0’’). Floor to top of lower mattress 51cm, floor to top of upper mattress 140cm. Cot
Small pine wardrobe 61m wide 121cm high
Two pine drawers under lower bunk
Kitchen/Dining Room (3.34m x 4.86m)
The floor is of terracotta tiles.
Dining area has a circular pine table 111cm diameter and 78cm high with 4 padded pine chairs (no arms). There are also two pine stool with circular tops 30cm diameter x 53cm high.
Kitchen worktop and sink are 91cm high with cupboards and drawers underneath. Wall units above with height of lowest shelf 145cm.
The cooker hob is 91cm high and the oven door is side hung (height of lowest shelf is 17cm.
The kitchen is evenly lit with spotlights above work surfaces providing good contrast between floor, cupboards and other surfaces.
The kitchen has a fridge (highest shelf 50 cm, lowest shelf 31cm) and a separate small chest freezer (top 80cm from floor).
A dishwasher has a pull out loading tray which is 39 cm high and can be accessed from the side.
The kitchen has a washer/dryer (front loading, centre of door 47cm from floor)
The area is spacious with at least 125cm between all furniture and worktops.
Pull out worktop – 85cm high x 52cm wide.
Grounds
Gravel courtyard with spectacular views looking south down the Manifold Valley.
Garden furniture, barbeques, planted troughs and hanging baskets.
Two small grassed paddocks
Additional Information
No mobile reception
WiFi internet access
No pets
No smoking
Cot, high-chair and stair-gate available
Grid Reference: SK 09104 57675
Accessible taxis: Buxton 01298 72121, Leek 01538 387777
Contact Information
Chris and Liz Snook, Swainsley Farm. Butterton, Nr. Leek, Staffs ST13 7SS.
Telephone: 01298 84530
E-Mail: info@swainsleyfarm.co.uk
Website: www.swainsleyfarm.co.uk
We welcome your feed-back, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
This statement last updated 30 March 2010