Accessibility Guide for Prudhoe Villa

Welcome

Overlooking the beach and mouth of the estuary leading out to sea, Prudhoe Villa is positioned in one of the most sought-after locations in Alnmouth village and stands proudly as one of the first houses to be built on the beachfront.

Sleeping up to 8 guests, this traditional Victorian property occupies the top left half of the original huge ‘Prudhoe Villas’ and is spread across 3 floors, giving you a taste of the size and grandeur of this impressive home.

With private parking – a rarity in Alnmouth – for up to two cars, Prudhoe Villa is dog-friendly and welcomes two dogs. Play park with a BBQ area for younger visitors. Free Wi-Fi as standard.

Front exterior of Prudhoe Villa in Alnmouth with direct sea views

Access with steps

The main entrance has 12 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Bedroom Lounge Kitchen Balcony

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Getting here

26 Riverside Road

Alnmouth

NE66 2SD

Travel by public transport

You can get to Prudhoe Villa by bus and train.

The nearest bus stop is approximately 0.2 miles from the cottage, on Northumberland Street. The bus stop is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from Prudhoe Villa .

The nearest train station is Alnmouth for Alnwick. The train station is 1.3 miles / 2.1 km from Prudhoe Villa .

Taxi's or buses are available from the train station to your desitination.

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.

You can park directly outside the front entrance therefore no need for a drop off point. From the parking to the main entrance, there are 12 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

The driveway is gravelled.

Main entrance to Prudhoe Villa from driveway.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there are 12 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

Main entrance

The door is 900mm wide.

The main entrance has 12 steps.

This entrance has a handrail.

The main door is side hung and manual.

Once in the main entrance, there is another large flight of stairs leading to the living area.

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

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

Lights are LED. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 22 steps.

We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

We have bathrooms with a bath.

Main bathroom with bath and separate shower

En suite with shower only to the main bedroom

Self catering kitchen

Kitchen

We have a separate kitchen and dining room. From the main entrance to the kitchen, there are 24 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

From the main entrance to the dining room, there are 22 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are 22 steps up from the main entrance with 2 steps down int the kitchen area.

Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there are 22 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

Getting around outside

Balcony

From the main entrance to the area, there are 22 steps.

Balcony's access is through the dining room and there is a thresh to step over to get outside.

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 directly over the road from the driveway there is a park area and the beach.

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