Accessibility Guide for Pear Tree Cottages

Welcome

For those who want to enjoy a gold award Somerset country escape, come to Pear Tree Cottages. We are conveniently located for those who like cycling, walking, nature reserves and visiting the many West Country major attractions, including Bath, Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar, Bristol, Somerset Levels and the outstanding Mendip Hills. Set on a working farm, Pear Tree Cottages offer luxury self-catering accommodation. The two cottages combine the traditional with every modern convenience. Converted from cow byres in 2007, they are spacious and beautifully light and airy, with private south facing natural-stone patio areas with table and seats allowing you to soak up the Somerset sunshine.

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Cherry Plum Cottage Cider Apple Cottage

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

The bedroom door is 750mm wide, or more.

There is unobstructed floor space 1200mm by 900mm, or more.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Getting here

Pear Tree Farm

Stoughton Cross

Wedmore

Somerset

BS284QR

Travel by public transport

Public transport is virtually non-existant. A car is essential.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Lou’s Taxi Service by calling 07738 610357. You can get a taxi with Cheddar Taxis by calling 01934 743801. You can get a taxi with Cheddar District Taxis by calling 01934 744744.

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 does not have 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 1050mm wide, or more.

There is a gravel parking area with Indian slate ramp and path along the front of the cottages.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

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

There is a permanent ramp.

The path is 1050mm wide, or more.

The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The door is 860mm wide.

I'm always happy to help if I am here but can't guarantee that anyone will be available on arrival. The keys are occasionally left for guests.

Parking area and front entrance to the cottages.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

Wall lighting and bedside lighting Cider Apple Cottage bedroom 2

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have wall lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are energy saving. Some lights can be controlled independently.

TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

No bedrooms have fitted carpets.

Blankets can be provided and non-feather pillows.

Self catering kitchen

Cider Apple Cottage

We have an open plan kitchen.

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

The route is 750mm wide, or more.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

Coloured surfaces, wooden tables and white crockery.

Lounge

Cherry Plum Cottage

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 790mm wide, or more. The door is 790mm wide.

Furniture might need to be moved slightly to allow for 750mm access in the lounge. Space is limited for wheelchairs.

Getting around outside

South facing patio.

The south facing side of each cottage has wall to ceiling glass with patio doors that lead onto the private patios. All the glass is toughened. The patio doors are concertina style. The initial door opening is 490mm wide which will then open to 1400mm wide. The threshold is 50mm high and 180mm wide.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

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

Mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs can be powered by the sockets in the cottages and a socket in the storage shed by the entrance to Pear Tree Cottages.