Access Statement
Access Statement For Rockbank Cottage, Blockley
Introduction
Rockbank Cottage is an early 19TH century cottage in the village of Blockley. It is rented out as a holiday home through Campden Cottages.
The accommodation provides kitchen/dining room, sitting room, three bedrooms, en suite shower room, bathroom, utility room with downstairs WC, garden to the front and gravel terrace to the rear. The bedrooms are fully carpeted, bathrooms and utility are tiled and reception rooms have
wooden floors.
We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, if you have any queries please call Campden Cottages.
Pre-Arrival
All enquiries / bookings are handled by Campden Cottages. They have an extensive web site which includes much useful local information as well as a page for Briar Cottage showing photos and a full description.
- Bookings / enquiries can be made via email, fax or phone
- Once the final payment is made, directions are sent to you which include the postcode
- The no 21/22 bus runs from Moreton in Marsh to Stratford on Avon via Blockley, Chipping Campden, Broadway and the bus stop is at the end of the road, approximately 1000 yards away. There is a link to the timetable under Local Information / Transport on the Campden Cottages web page. There are no buses on Sundays or Bank Holidays
- The nearest railway station is Moreton in Marsh which is approximately 4 miles away. It is on the main line from London Paddington to Worcester. There is a bridge ramp for wheelchair access.
- Taxis are not always waiting at the station and you are advised to book a taxi in advance.
- We can provide information in large print on request
- Sheila Rolland is the director of Campden Cottages and lives locally. She is on hand should you have any queries or need help and can be contacted on the Campden Cottages telephone number.
- Arrival time: 4.00pm onwards
- Departure time: By 10.00am
- In the village of Blockley there is a small shop combining cafe and post office, one hotel and one public house all within walking distance of Rockbank Cottage
- Approximate distances from Blockley: Moreton in Marsh 4 miles, Chipping Campden 3 miles, Stratford upon Avon 12 miles, Cheltenham 20 miles
Arrival and car Parking Facilities
Directions and instructions for the keys are sent to you as soon as the final payment has been made.
Parking is on the road outside the cottage. There is no time limit and no charge but can be busy at times and you may have to park further down the road.
From the roadway three steps to raised pavement, rises of 12cm, 23cm & 23cm. There is a handrail on the far right hand side
Four further steps to 3, Rockbank, rises of 14cm, 25cm, 23cm & 23cm. There is no handrail by these steps - just a low cotswold stone wall.
Metal gate, hinged to the right, 110cm wide with latch at 95cm, leads to path of scored concrete.
Path slopes upwards past front of 1 Rockbank, 20 metres approximately, a wooden gate, hinged to the left, 123cm wide, latch at 100cm, leads to 3 Rockbank.
Main Entrance
The main entrance is at the far end of the cottage. Two PIR lights on wall.
Key safe is on wall to right of door, 135cm height.
Door hinged to left, 82cm wide, 182cm high, latch at 140cm, threshold bar 2cm high.
Secondary door immediately to right. Hinged to the left, 93cm wide, 169cm height, threshold bar 2cm height lock 82cm from ground.
Fire extinguisher on left wall, 150cm from floor.
Kitchen/ Dining Room
Size of room 4.72m x 2.34m
Double light switch , 138cm height.
3 kitchen spotlights, 3 bulb light fitting over dining table
Wooden laminate floor
Fireplace, not working
Worktop 90cm height
Wall and floor cupboards
Integrated dishwasher
Integrated refrigerator with ice compartment
Ceramic 4 ring hob built into worktop
Built in electric fan oven with grill, drop down door
Microwave mounted into wall cupboard, controls at 160cm
Telephone on wall at 148cm height
Internet wireless modem, 95cm height
Fire blanket on wall, 150cm from floor
Free standing 4 door cupboard holding crockery, cutlery, glassware and tableware
Carbon Dioxide detector/alarm
6 dining chairs, seats at 47cm
Dining table 76cm height
Radiator with thermostatic valve
Archway to other downstairs rooms, 80cm wide, 197cm high
On right door to cellar, lock at 146cm height. Central heating boiler is located in the cellar. This door should be kept locked as steps down to cellar are steep and difficult to negotiate. Use extreme care if you must enter the cellar
Room thermostat and heating and hot water controls are above door at 175cm height
On left step 18cm rise, door to Utility Room/ WC, 60cm wide, 184cm high latch at 137cm
Room size 2.64m x 2.00m
Light switch 140cm
Washer/dryer under worktop, 90cm
Stainless steel sink
WC, seat at 43cm
Tiled floor
Straight ahead Sitting Room
Low Beam 169cm height. (Mind your head)
Door, hinged left, 77cm wide, 169 high, latch at 137cm
Room size 4.74m x 3.97m
Light switch at 137cm
Beamed ceiling, 210cm height at lowest point
2 and 3 seat leather sofas seats at 42cm
2 armchairs, 40cm seat height
Television at 80cm height
DVD player, satellite control box at 130cm height
Exit door, hinged left, 76cm wide, 183cm high, latch at 140cm
Light switch at 140cm
Radiator with thermostatic valve
Working fireplace, fireguard
Wooden floor
Wooden stairs to upper rooms from kitchen
10 steps, 21cm rise, 22cm return, 85cm wide
Wooden banister to left, 96cm height
Minimum headroom 177cm
Light switch 145cm
Landing fully carpeted
Smoke Alarm
To right
Bedroom 2
Step 17cm rise, 56cm return
Door hinged to left ,75cm wide, 168cm high (mind your head), latch at 113cm, threshold bar 6cm
Room size 4.05m x 4.16m
Light switch at 134cm
Fireplace, not working
Central ceiling light
Window seat 53cm from floor, child lock on window 119cm from seat
2 single beds, 90cm wide, mattress height 58cm
Armchair, seat at 40cm
Wooden chair, seat at 45cm
Carpeted floor
Smoke alarm
Radiator with thermostatic valve
To left from landing
Step 1- 15cm rise, return 6cm > 44cm
Step 2- 16cm rise to upper landing
Fire extinguisher on wall, 145cm from floor
Bedroom 1
Door, hinged left, 74cm wide,197cm high, latch at 130cm
Room size L shape 4.30m x 2.72 widening to 4.42m
Light switch at 132cm
Double doors to rear terrace, 114cm wide, 198 high, lock at 90cm, 2cm threshold bar
Step down to terrace, 19cm fall
4 opening windows with keyed locks, 2 x 160cm, 106cm, 136cm, Keys on hook at 163cm
Central ceiling light
Wall light, pull switch at 156cm
Bed 135cm wide, mattress at 60cm height
2 wooden chairs, seats at 45cm & 43cm
Carpeted floor
Smoke alarm
Radiator with thermostatic valve
En suite
Room size 1.60 x 2.30m
Door, hinged right, 76cm wide, 197cm high, latch at 130cm
WC, seat at 42cm
Sink at 77cm
Shaver light, over sink, 185cm
Walk in shower, 72cm x 72cm
Electric shower, controls at 129cm
Pull cord for shower at 175cm
Towel radiator with thermostatic valve
Bedroom 3
Door, 76cm wide, 198cm high, latch at 129cm
Room size 2.33m x 4.00m
Light switch at 132cm
Wall light
2 single beds, 90cm wide, mattress at 42cm height
Opening window with child lock
Carpeted floor
Radiator with thermostatic valve
Emersion heater in curtained off area
Bathroom
Door 75cm wide, 196cm high, latch at 130cm
Room size L shape
Sink at 88cm height
Bath at 53cm height
WC seat 39cm height
2 wall lights
Light pull cord at 135cm
Tiled floor
Towel radiator with thermostatic valve
Outside
Front
Lawn sloping away from house, 7.50m x 7.50m approximately
Patio of stone slabs, 4.80m x 4.00m approximately
Circular metal table, 80cm diameter, 70cm height
4 metal chairs, seats at 45cm
2 plastic reclining chairs, seats at 45cm
Wooden bench, seat at 45cm
Barbeque
Rear
The rear garden is accessed from bedroom 1 or up 10 stairs, 20cm rise, 27cm return, from entrance door
Gravelled and walled terrace goes around cottage in L shape, 2 steps in middle 12cm rise 133cm wide
Wooden bench seat at 45cm
Additional Information
No smoking in cottage
Small pets allowed by prior arrangement with Campden Cottages
Telephone ( with honesty box)
Broadband internet wi-fi connection (free)
Heating provided by central heating gas boiler in cellar and wood burning fireplace in sitting room
Hot water from insulated tank in bedroom 3. Heated by gas boiler, may be supplemented by immersion heater switch beside tank
There is a large information File in the cottage
Brochures and information on nearby attractions, walks, pubs, restaurants, etc.
Contact Information
Campden Cottages, Folly Cottage, Paxford, Chipping Campden, GL55 6XG
Tel: 01386-593315
Fax: 01386593057
Email: info@campdencottages.co.uk
Website: www.campdencottages.co.uk
Local Carers
Claimar Care Services
Tel: 01386 840691
Camperdene, Lower High Street, Chipping Campden Gloucestershire, GL55 6AT
www.housing21.co.uk/care-and-health/where-we-provide-care
Local Equipment Hire
Chipping Campden Voluntary Help Group will hire out the following equipment
- Wheelchairs
- Bed cradles
- Commodes
- Crutches
- Zimmer walking frames
Contact: Dr D Sim
Tel: 01386-841509
Local Transport
Full details with telephone numbers and links to timetables for taxis, buses and trains are on www.campdencottages.co.uk/info/transport.htm
Local accessible taxi: Briwood Private Hire, Evesham
Tel: 07704 446158 operate vehicles suitable for carrying wheelchairs
Shopmobility Stratford upon Avon
Tel: 01789 414534
Monday to Saturday: 9.00am until 4.30pm
Sunday: 10.00am until 4.00pm
Shopmobility Cheltenham
Tel: 01242 255333
Level 1A, Beechwood Shopping Centre, High Street, Cheltenham GL50 1QD
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 01386 593315
or email info@campdencottages.co.uk
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