Accessibility Guide for Garden Cottage

Welcome

This lovely cottage is also ideal for those with reduced mobility or a wheelchair user, as it’s all on one level and has been granted a ‘Level 1 Mobility’ award by Visit England. There is also a mobility scooter for hire. Please read below. Sleeping up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, this versatile cottage is perfect for couples or a small family. Well behaved pets are welcome too. 2 dogs welcome.

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Washer/dryer Lounge Kitchen Garden

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

General

The accommodation is rated by the National Accessible Scheme as suitable for:

Older and less mobile guests

Getting here

Garden Cottage

Beal Bank

Warkworth

NE65 0TB

Travel by public transport

You can get to Garden Cottage by bus.

The nearest bus stop is located on Beal Top Bank approx. 0.1 mile away. The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from Garden Cottage.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with J L Taxis by calling 01665 713800.

Parking

We have a car park. 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 has a dropped kerb.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access.

Parking is available immediately adjacent to the cottage, less than 10 yards from the front door. There is sufficient space for 2 cars.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The main door is side hung and manual.

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps, desk or table lamps and natural daylight.

TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

Washer/dryer

From the main entrance to the laundry, there is level access. We have an iron and ironing board.

Self catering kitchen

Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access.

Getting around outside

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.

Garden Cottage is situated within the grounds of the owner’s large and pretty south facing enclosed garden. The owners have a young family and although the garden is shared, your privacy is always respected. The garden is a delight at all times of the year and the decked patio area, furnished with a table and chairs, is positioned to take full advantage of the beautiful garden view. The main entrance gate can be closed at anytime to allow children or a dog freedom to enjoy the grounds.

Customer care support

A mobility scooter is available for hire at Garden Cottage. Please view our webpage for more information.

For a list of more items, please go to http://www.redcross.org.uk/Where-we-work/HealthandSupport?loc=ne65+0xp&r=50&s....

The nearest toilet area for assistance dogs is in the garden.

You can hire mobility equipment from Red Cross Newcastle by calling 0191 2737961.