Accessibility Guide for Harebell House

Welcome

Harebell House near Beadnell is a pretty, sandstone home in the leafy, peaceful village of Ellingham, perfect for a holiday near the coast. Nestled between the Northumberland countryside and the stunning coastline, Harebell House is an easy 10 minute drive to Beadnell, host to the only south-facing beach on the whole of the east coast.

Sleeping up to 6 guests and welcoming 1 small dog, Harebell House provides luxury accommodation and sits in a quiet development on the edge of Ellingham village, with good country pub and restaurant, The Pack Horse Inn, a few hundred yards away at the other end of the village.

Level access

The main entrance has level access. The ramp is permanent.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Washer/ Dryer Combi Lounge Harebell House - Kitchen Front Lawn Area

Access with steps

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Bedroom Rear Garden

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Getting here

Harebell House, Carnaby Drive

Ellingham

NE67 5EQ

Travel by public transport

You can get to Harebell House by bus.

The nearest bus stop is 350 metres from Harebell House, in Ellingham Village, opposite The Pack Horse Inn Pub. The bus stop is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from Harebell House.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Sovereign Taxis by calling 01665 602200.

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. There is a permanent ramp.

The path is sloped.

The route is 762mm wide, or more.

There is private parking for guests on the driveway, right by the front door of the cottage. The driveway is on a slight slope, and there is one step up to the front door, however there is ramp access up to the step from the driveway so level access from the parking bay in to the property is available. There is one very small lip at the front door threshold.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

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

There is a permanent ramp.

The path is 762mm wide, or more.

The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

There is a permanent ramp.

The door is 762mm wide.

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, spot lights and natural daylight.

Lights are LED. Some lights can be controlled independently.

TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

No bedrooms have fitted carpets.

All bedrooms have hard wood flooring. Rugs are provided. None of the bedrooms are carpeted.

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 14 steps.

We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

We have bathrooms with a bath.

Harebell House - Shower in Family Bathroom

Washer/ Dryer Combi

From the main entrance to the laundry, there is level access. The route is 762mm wide, or more. The door is 762mm wide.

Self catering kitchen

Harebell House - Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

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

The route is 762mm wide, or more.

The door is 762mm wide.

Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 762mm wide, or more. The door is 762mm wide.

Getting around outside

Rear Garden

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

You can access the rear garden through the house. There is one step down to the garden from the exterior door from the utility room. You can access the rear garden from the front of the property through a side gate. There is one step on the path at the front of the cottage, unless you cut across the front lawn to avoid the step.

Front Lawn Area

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. The route is 762mm wide, or more. The entrance is 762mm wide.

The front lawn can be access from the front door of the cottage. There is a ramp down to the driveway, then level access on to the lawn. There is a step down from the front door, but this can be avoided by use of the ramp.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

For a list of more items, please go to https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/borrow-a-wheelchair.

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

You can hire mobility equipment from Red Cross by calling 01912 737961.