Accessibility Statement for
Goosefoot Barn Cottages
We
welcome everyone at Goosefoot Barn Cottages. Each cottage is different in terms of its layout and therefore not all
of the cottages will be appropriate for all guests.
If
you have any specific questions or requests then please do not hesitate to
contact us via email or telephone.
Pinstones Cottage
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This cottage is all on one level. There is one step (18cm high, 104cm wide) up into the cottage.
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There is one bathroom with bath and shower over and no handrails. There is also an ensuite shower room with a
step up into the shower. There is a
moveable grab rail available if required.
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There is parking near to the cottage which is accessed via five external
steps (22cm high, 62cm deep and 110cm wide) with a handrail on the left hand
side. Alternative parking can be
arranged where there is level access, apart from one step down (19cm high and
80cm wide).
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This cottage has a private, secure garden. There is a gravelled area immediately
adjacent to the cottage with a step up (26cm high, 42cm deep and 104cm wide) to
a grass slope up to a lawned garden with borders.
Munslow Cottage
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This one bedroomed cottage is awarded M2 status.
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This cottage is all on one level and was designed with wheelchair users
in mind.
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There is a shower room with a walk in shower. A shower stool is provided.
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A swivel mirror is provided in the shower room.
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Toilet seat height is 43cm.
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There are grab rails beside the toilet and hand basin and also in the
shower. There is a moveable, suction grab rail also available.
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Hand bell for emergencies is provided.
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Bedroom door opening is slightly less than recommendation due to door
stop.
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There is a low level worktop in the kitchen with access beneath the
sink.
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All power points are at an accessible level.
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Parking is close to the cottage with access via a paved pathway.
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There is a private patio area with table and chairs.
Diddlebury Cottage
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There is one step (14cm high and 73cm wide) into the cottage. All of the ground floor is on one level.
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This cottage is on two floors; ground and first floor. There are six steps (22cm high, 25cm deep and 80cm wide) to a half landing then
six steps to the first floor. There is a
handrail on the right.
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Both bedrooms are upstairs each with ensuite facilities.
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The twin room has an ensuite shower room with a step up into the
shower. The king sized room has a shower
over the bath, there are no handrails in either ensuite. A moveable grab rail
is available if required.
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Parking and unloading is available near to the cottage (approx 20m).
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Two benches are provided in the courtyard area outside Diddlebury
Cottage with two small coffee tables.
Corfton Cottage
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There are four stone steps (20cm high, 33cm deep and 118cm wide) up
into the cottage.
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This cottage is on two floors; ground and first floors. There are six steps (22cm high, 25cm deep and
80cm wide) to a half landing and then six steps to the first floor. A hand rail
is on the right hand side.
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The bedrooms and bathrooms are downstairs and the living accommodation is
upstairs.
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There are two bedrooms both with ensuite facilities. The double room has an over bath shower. The
twin room has a shower room with one step up into the shower, there are no
handrails in either ensuite. A moveable
handrail is available on request.
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Parking is available near to the cottage, although unloading is
possible next to the entrance steps.
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There is a table, a bench seat and two chairs on a lawned area near to
the cottage.
Games Room and Laundry Room
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There is a 28cm high up and over step (36cm deep and 94cm wide) into
the games room, which is then all on one level.
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The games room leads to the laundry room which is entered by stepping
down one step (14cm high and 99cm wide).
We are happy to offer a laundry service free of charge should you find access to the Laundry Room too difficult.
General information regarding all cottages
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There is a farm gate between the farmyard and Goosefoot Barn which is
sometimes closed. It is easy to open,
but can be a bit muddy in wet weather. If you have concerns about this, please contact us and we will do our best to help.
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Guest welcome information is in font size 16, larger print is available
on request.
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There are bedside lights next to all beds, in addition to the main
ceiling lights which are controlled from a switch by the door. Plug in nightlights are also available.
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The parking and courtyard are all gravelled.
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The duvets and pillows are made of synthetic filling not feathers.
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Heating is thermostatically controlled and adjustable by a main
thermostat in each cottage and individual radiators in most rooms.
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Mobile phone reception is variable, guests are welcome to use our phone
when necessary.
Assistance Dogs and other
pets
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We welcome Assistance Dogs and other well behaved dogs in all cottages
except Corfton.
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Corfton Cottage is kept entirely pet free and would therefore suit
anyone with pet related allergies.
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We have dogs and cats of our own, none of which are allowed in the
cottages.
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Our animals are friendly with everyone, including children, although
the dogs can be bouncy! If requested, we will do our best to ensure that they
are kept out of the way during your stay, if they worry you.
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We have free range chickens.
· We often have pigs which are kept securely, away
from the cottages.