Access Statement for Rosary Cottage, Chipping Campden

Introduction

Rosary Cottage is 600 years old and situated in the heart of the High Street in Chipping Campden.  It is rented out as a holiday home through Campden Cottages. The accommodation provides kitchen/dining room, 2 sitting rooms and 3 bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms. The cottage is fully carpeted except in the kitchen which is lino covered and the en suite shower rooms which have sealed vinyl flooring.  Car parking is in the High Street.  There are currently no parking restrictions or payments except in the Market Square.

We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, if you have any queries please do call. 

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 Rosary 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
• There are several buses which stop in Chipping Campden
• The nearest railway station is Moreton in Marsh which is approximately 8 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.
• Tesco and Ocado can deliver your shopping by advance arrangement if required.  There are a wide range of small shops in Chipping Campden including a greengrocer, French bakery, small co-op, newsagents, deli, butchers
• 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: 4.00 p.m. onwards
• Departure time: by 10.00 a.m.
• The cottage is suitable for babies in arms but not for children under 3 years
• No dogs
• Chipping Campden has a good selection of shops, pubs, bistros and restaurants

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 near the cottage.
• The gate into the front patio garden is over 1metre wide.
• There is an 8cm step up to the gate.
• There are 3 stone steps up from the gate with a height of 22cm, 24cm and 28cm and tread depth of between 26 and 28 cm.
• There is a metal hand rail to the right of the steps.
• There is a 78cm coir mat in front of the door.
• The key safe is on the wall to the right of the door at a height of 148cm.

Side entrance

The key is for the side door which is accessed going back through the gate and turning right on to the narrow road parallel to the High Street.

• A 92cm wide stable door hinged to the right leads directly from the pavement into the second sitting room.
• The keyhole is at a height of 134cm from the pavement and 148cm from indoors.  The stable door knob is 87cm above pavement level and 101cm above the indoor step.
• Three stone slabs outside the door are 5cm above pavement level.
• There are two wooden steps down into the sitting room 14cm and 12cm high.
• The double light switch is to the left of the door on entry at a height of 142cm

Second sitting room

• Room size: 4.47m x 3.33m max
• Slightly uneven and sloping floor
• Fitted carpet throughout the second sitting room with coir mat (72cm wide) at base of second step from entrance door and two rugs
• Seating area contains:
• 2-seater sofa 41cm height to top of seat
• Easy chair with arms 42cm height to top of seat
• 2-seater wooden settle 44cm to top of seat
• Several wooden beams in ceiling with lowest at 173cm supported by wooden stanchion
• Off centre light pendant with shade at 169cm and two table lamps
• Light switch for stairs on right upright at bottom of stairs at 132cm
• Hearth with 10cm deep stone surround
• Fire extinguisher on wall to left of entrance door at height of 96cm
• Doorway (75cm x 180cm) with a 6cm step up leads to the main sitting room

Main sitting room

• Room size 4.45m x 4.24m max into bay window
• Fitted carpet with rug in front of fireplace and two doormats inside front door
• Slightly sloping floor
• Seating area contains:
• Two 2-seater sofas both 42cm height to top of seat
• Window seat 55cm to top of seat
• Light switch for wall lights to left of door from second sitting room at 140cm
• Main light switch for standard lamp to right of front door at 137cm
• Spiral staircase with open wooden stairs and metal banister rail leads to first floor.  This is blocked off at ceiling level and is not in use.  Steps 21cm high.

Leisure facilities

• TV and DVD player

Self catering kitchen

• Doorway from second sitting room 66cm x 179cm
• Room size: 4.29m x 4.28m
• Lino floor covering on uneven and slightly sloping floor
• Triple light switch to right of door at 135cm
• Good lighting with 4 under-cupboard downlights to work surfaces and AGA and 3 double wall lights
• Range of worktops between 91cm and 97cm high
• Table 74cm high
• Six chairs 46cm height to top of seat
• AGA with oven and two hot plates
• Electric cooker with double oven, grill and four hot plates.  Control panel at front at height of 92cm
• Large fridge/freezer with freezer compartment at top and fridge at bottom.  Height of lowest shelf 29cm
• Free standing microwave on work surface
• Washer / Dryer
• Built in dishwasher
• Ample storage space.  Most china and glass in wall cupboards above work surfaces.  Lowest shelves 52cm above work surfaces.
• Pan drawers at 48cm and 78cm
• Cleaning cupboard to left of entrance with knob handle at 96cm
• Smoke alarm in ceiling

Stairs and landing

• The main staircase faces the side entrance
• Stairs 80cm wide with fitted carpet
• Nine stairs of which six are straight with tread depth of between 23 and 25cm and heights between 18 and 21cm.  On the bend to the right tread depth varies from 5 to 47cm
• Wooden banister rail faces the top of these stairs at 128cm above ninth step and 88cm above top step
• From ninth step go left for landing for Bedroom 1 up two further steps 23 and 11cm high respectively and with tread depth of 19cm
• Landing size: 1.43m x 1.55m with fitted carpet
• On the left there are no banister spindles and there is a gap of 47 cm making this area unsuitable for small children
• Fire extinguisher on wall 17cm above floor
• From ninth step go right for Bedrooms 1 and 3 up two further steps 17 and 20cm high respectively and with tread depths of between 23 and 30cm
• Landing size: 90cm x 2.08m with fitted carpet
• Banister rail at 91cm with spindles between 11 and 12cm apart
• Light switch at height of 152 cm above top step
• Smoke alarm in ceiling

Bedroom 2 with en suite Shower Room

• 61cm door to bedroom with latch opening at 132cm
• Room size: 3.39m (max) x 3.78m (max)
• Fitted carpet
• Light switch at 128cm
• Double bed (4’ 6”) 58cm height to top of mattress
• Headboard
• Off centre light pendant with lamps on bedside cabinets
• Basket chair 41cm height to top of seat
• Door from bedroom to en suite shower room 60cm wide with knob at 115cm
• Door from landing to en suite shower room 76cm wide with latch opening at 142 cm and bolt at 91cm
• Pull cord light switch to right of door from bedroom.  Cord at 103cm
• Room size: 1.73m x 2.54m
• Flooring of wood effect laminate flooring
• Toilet seat 42cm height
• Wash basin 78cm height
• Walk in shower enclosure 68cm x 73cm
• Shower door opening 62cm x 175cm
• Step into shower 28cm
• Shower controls at height of 105cm
• No shower grab handle
• Shaver point above wash basin at 171cm
• Ceiling light above toilet
• Fluorescent strip light above wash basin

Bedroom 2 with en suite Shower Room

• 17cm high step into bedroom from landing
• Door 61cm x 1778cm with latch at 137cm
• Toilet recess to left 72cm x 126cm
• Toilet seat 43cm height
• Chain pull at height of 68cm
• Sliding door to bedroom 69cm x 186cm
• Room size: 3.55m x 4.02m
• Fitted carpet
• Light switch at 136cm to right of sliding door
• Off centre light pendant, one wall light and 2 bedside lights
• Double bed (4’ 6”) 59cm height to top of mattress
• Metal headboard
• Armchair 38cm to top of seat
• Door to en suite shower room 60cm x 178cm with pull handle at 121cm
• Pull cord light switch to left of door at 64cm
• Room size: 78cm x 1.58m
• Hand basin height 86cm with basin depth of 14cm
• Walk in shower enclosure 75cm x 76cm
• Step into shower 20cm
• Shower controls at height 122cm
• No shower handle
• Shaver point at 138cm

Bedroom 3 with en suite Shower Room

• Door 68cm x 178cm with latch at 124cm
• Room size: 3m x 3.61m
• Fitted carpet
• Light switch at 125cm for 3 wall lights
• 2 x 2’6”’ single beds 59cm height to top of mattress
• Metal headboards
• Bedside lamps
• 11cm deep hand basin in vanity unit 77cm high
• Light switch for en suite shower room outside to right of door at 128cm
• Door 60cm x 180cm with latch at 137cm
• Room size: 64-67cm wide x 2.47m
• Flooring of sealed wooden effect laminate.
• Toilet seat 44cm height
• Chain pull at height of 111cm
• Walk in shower enclosure 67cm x 71cm with curtain
• Shower enclosure height 207cm
• Step into shower 19cm
• Shower controls at height of 118cm
• No grab handle in shower
• Shaver point at 135cm

Outdoor facilities

The concrete patio area can be accessed via the front gate.

Patio area: 10.35m (max) x 3m (max)

Wooden table 75cm high and bench seats 43cm high

Additional information

• No smoking in cottage
• No pets
• Telephone (with honesty box)
• Wi-fi internet access
• Full gas central heating
• There are no toilet facilities on the ground floor
• There is a large Information File in the cottage containing brochures and information about 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 Group

Tel:  01386 840691 

Camperdene, Lower High Street,   Chipping Campden   Gloucestershire, GL55 6AT
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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