Accessibility Guide for The School House

Welcome

Sitting 1400 feet above sea level deep in the heart of the Northumberland National Park, this is a place of big sky views and never-ending walking and cycling from the doorstep. Surrounded by the beautifully rugged hills of the Upper Coquet Valley, this really is a place to escape the crowds and get away from it all. An off-grid experience without compromising on luxury. Sustainable Tourism and a commitment to Improving our environmental impact is why we have been awarded Gold with Green Tourism. An executive escape, or a fun filled family holiday, the calm natural beauty of Kidlandlee will certainly send you home relaxed, refreshed and with plenty of fond holiday memories.

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Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

School House Lounge School House Kitchen Gardens

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

The route to the bedroom is 750mm wide, or more.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Getting here

The School House, Kidlandlee

Harbottle

Morpeth

NE65 7DA

Travel by public transport

You can only get to Kidlandlee by car as we are quite remote and three miles from the main road. In the winter it is advisable to use a four wheel drive.

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.

The main drop off point is to the side of The School House by the parking area. There is a gravel path which is level and leads to the main front door. From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

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

The path is 750mm wide, or more.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The door is 330mm wide.

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are LED and energy saving. All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

No bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.

Twin or Kingsize bedroom with shower room

Self catering kitchen

School House Kitchen

We have a separate kitchen and dining room. From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.

The route is 750mm wide, or more.

The door is 330mm wide.

From the main entrance to the dining room, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more. The door is 330mm wide.

The Kitchen is a galley kitchen and is just off of the lounge/ dining room

Lounge

School House Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more. The door is 330mm wide.

Getting around outside

Gardens

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more. The entrance is 330mm wide.

There is access to two gardens, one at the rear which has a picnic and BBQ area and a country cottage garden to the side of The School House. Both gardens are on a level and with a shiggle path. There is a shared front Garden with Tutors Lodge also. You can access this from the second door at The School house which has one step down and then several steps to the grass.

Garden to the front with door and steps down.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

The School House is dog friendly and has an enclosed garden. There is a field directly opposite Chaffinch Cottage for doggies to run around and there are dog buns at the entrance. We provide towels, bowls, dog bags and a little treat for doggies. Also a map of walks around the estate and places to wash muddy paws.

You can hire mobility equipment from British Red Cross, Newcastle by calling 0191 273 7961.

Customer care support

Staff are available 24 hours a day.