Access Statement

Access Statement For Sundial Wing, Darlingscott 

Introduction

Sundial Wing is part of a 17th Century former stone built farmhouse.  It is rented out as a holiday home through Campden Cottages.  The accommodation provides kitchen, sitting/dining room, 2 bedrooms and one bathroom, which includes an electric shower over the bath. The cottage is fully carpeted except in the kitchen which is tiled and in the bathroom which has sealed wood flooring

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 Sundial Wing 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 Stagecoach no 50 bus runs from Chipping Norton to Stratford on Avon, the 50A bus runs from Banbury to Stratford on Avon  both via Shipston on Stour which is two miles distant  from Darlingscott.  Stagecoach contact number is 01788 53 55 55 or e-mail warks.disabilityhelpdesk@stagecoachbus.com.
• The nearest railway station is Moreton in Marsh which is approximately 6 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
• David and Jean Mizen, the owners of Sundial Wing, live on the premises and are generally available to give any assistance should it be needed  

 Arrival time:  4.00pm onwards

• The cottage is suitable for babies in arms and supervised children. 
• We regret no dogs are allowed Sundial Wing. 
• In the town of Shipston on Stour, two miles away, there are two supermarkets, several specialist food shops, post office, opticians, doctors surgery, pharmacy, tea rooms, and several public houses.
• Approximate distances from Darlingscott:

Moreton in Marsh 6 miles,

Chipping Campden 5 miles

Stratford upon Avon 10 miles  

Banbury 15 miles

Directions and instructions for collection of the keys from the owners are sent to you as soon as the final payment has been made

Parking for four cars is in our own car park in front of the cottage. This area is gravelled. A gravelled path leads down to the front door. There are three steps down and a further step near the front door.  104cm wide outside doormat 

 Main Entrance

• 89cm wide front door leads down a 7cm deep step from the front pathway into lobby. There is a stone slab directly in front of the door. Wooden threshold bar 4cm. Door hinged on the left.  80cm wide inside door mat.
• Door lock 92cm from ground.
• Light switches are to the right of lobby at 139cm height

Sitting Room with Dining Area

• Size of room, L-shaped with longest dimensions  6m x 4.8m.
• Door to sitting room  83cm wide.  Light switch to right of door 133cm high.
• One 9cm step down from the lobby to the sitting room.
• Fitted carpet throughout with large rug
• Sitting area contains
• 3-seater sofa 46cm height to top of seat
• Rocking chair with arms 38cm height to top of seat.
• Dining area contains table and four chairs.  Table height 74 cm.  Dining chairs 46cm high
• Another light switch is at bottom of stairs at 131cm height for upstairs lights.  There are six wall lights and additional lamps
• Smoke alarm on ceiling near bottom of stairs

Leisure Facilities
 
         • Range of board games provided
         • Television, HDD recorder, DVD player and radio  provided in sitting room 

Self-Catering Kitchen

• Kitchen 3.0m x1.84m
• Lighting from central pendant, switch to right of door, 136cm high 
• Worktops 90cm high
• Electric cooker with oven, grill and four hotplates.  Control panel at front  84cm high
• Fridge with small top freezer compartment. Height of lowest shelf in fridge  
• Microwave is 70cm above worktop to handle
• Dishwasher
• Ample storage
• Fire extinguisher to left of fridge. 
• China / equipment in floor and wall cupboards.

 Laundry
 

• Washing machine with tumble dryer above provided -by arrangement- in utility room off kitchen
• Door to Utility Room 69cm wide

• Room size 3.21m x 1.8m
• Tiled floor apart from mat
• Light switch at 126cm height

Stairs and Landing

Stairs lead from the sitting room to the first floor landing

• Staircase comprises firstly7 straight steps each 86cm wide, 17cm high and tread depth 25cm, with handrail to left hand side 80cm from stair.  5 stairs then turn through 90 degrees, each 17cm high tread depth at centre point 20cm and  narrowing to right,with 95cm high handrail to left.
• Landing 3.84m long and .75m wide 
• Smoke alarm on ceiling
• Light for  landing 135cm high  

Bedroom One  
 

• Door 74cm wide
• Room size 3.8m x 2.84m
• Light switch 134 height
• Double bed  56cm to top of mattress
• Chair 46cm seat height
• Central light pendant with lamps on bedside tables.

Bedroom Two

• Door 78cm wide
• Room size 2.5m x 2.84m
• Light switch at 130cm height
• 3' single bed.  Height to top of mattress 56cm.  
• Chair 46cm height to seat
• Lamp on bedside table.

Bathroom with Bath and Shower
 

• Main bathroom is off the landing – on the same level as bedrooms.
• Door 74cm wide-  light pull to left at 152cm.
• Room size 2.42m x 1.77m 
• Flooring of sealed floorboards
• Height of toilet seat 43cm
• Height of  bath 61cm.  Width of bath 61cm 
• Hand basin 84cm height 
• Over bath electric shower -controls at 188cm height

Outdoor Facilities
 

The front garden can be reached from the main door of the cottage.

• Porch with door mat leads up 7cm step to gravel path onto seating area with crazy paving.  
• Garden furniture comprising wooden table 45cm high and wooden bench  40cm to seat

Additional Information
 

• No smoking in cottage
• We regret no dogs on the premises 
• Mobile phone reception 
• Broadband internet wi-fi connection (free)
• Heating provided by oil fired boiler and open fire in sitting room
• There are no toilet facilities on the ground floor
• There is a large Information File in the cottage                                                                                         
• Brochures and information on nearby attractions, walks, pubs, restaurants etc
• Grocery deliveries from Tesco (to order online) or Somerfields in Shipston (personal shoppers)

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
http://www.housing21.co.uk/care-and-health/where-we-provide-care/#Camden

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