Accessibility Guide for Dove Cottage

Travel by public transport

You can get to Dove Cottage by bus and train.

The nearest bus stop travelling from Durham City is at the Co-op, Front Street, Sherburn Village , 2mins walk from Dove Cottage. The nearest bus stop travelling in the opposite direction is at the village green Sherburn Village, 2mins walk from Dove Cottage Buses that stop in Sherburn Village are, Arriva 64, 24, Go North East 204 The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from Dove Cottage .

The nearest train station is Durham . The train station is 3 miles / 4.8 km from Dove Cottage .

There are always taxis at Durham Station  

There are regular bus services to and from the village and Durham City Centre every 20 minutes 

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Sherburn Taxis by calling 0191 372 3388. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with Pratts Taxis by calling 0191 386 4040 . The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

There is parking near the venue. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.

From the parking to the main entrance, there is 1 step. There is no ramp and no lift.

The parking spot is on an area of granite setts and so is bumpy, but the rest of the entrance is level and flat with a smooth surface 

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is 1 step. There is no ramp and no lift.

Main entrance

The door is 800mm wide.

The main entrance has 1 steps.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are LED and energy saving. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

Pets are accepted in this cottage, it is thoroughly cleaned after each pet stay

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 11 steps.

We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

Self catering kitchen

Dove Cottage kitchen

We have a separate kitchen and dining room. From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

The work surface is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The hob is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The sink is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

From the main entrance to the dining room, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is one step of 100mm from the lounge/dinner to the kitchen 

There is one step from the kitchen to the outside via the back door 

Lounge

Dove Cottage Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is one step at the entrance of 250mm

Garden

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 700mm wide, or more.

There is a large level garden with garden furniture and a summer house

Dove Cottage Garden

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

The garden and courtyard outside the cottage are level. the garden has level lawns and a summer house on a paved area  

Terrace

Dove Cottage courtyard

To get to a table, there are no steps.

Accessibility equipment

It is possible to exercise assistance dogs in the garden, there are also lots of country walks around the cottage

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

There is a charging point in the garage that could be used  

You can hire mobility equipment from Shopmobility Durham by calling 0191 386 8556.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.