Accessibility Guide for Shepherd's Rest Cottage

Welcome

Shepherd's Rest Cottage is situated at Manor Farm in the picturesque South Leicestershire rural village of Burton Overy, yet only within two miles of the main A6 road connecting Leicester City with Market Harborough.

Nicola and Craig Langton run this working sheep farm and self catering cottage. They also keep hens, the eggs of which we sell at the farm gate. The cottage is ideal for two and has been converted from the original coach house and laundry room and boasts many period features but is still cosy in the winter and cool in the summer. Linen, towels and a welcome pack included.

Entrance and parking spaces for cottage. Cottage adjoining main farmhouse.

Level access

The main entrance has 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Shepherd's Rest Lounge Shepherd's Rest Kitchen Shepherd's Rest Garden

Access with steps

The main entrance has 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Bedroom

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Visual

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.

Getting here

Back Lane

Burton Overy

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE8 9DE

Travel by public transport

The village of Burton Overy is not served by public transport. A car is recommended.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with M & E Taxis by calling 01858 446570.

We would be happy to provide a transfer service if requested but due to the nature of the farming business, it would depend on the time of day.

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

The surface from the car parking to the entrance is cobbled and therefore not suitable for wheelchair users.

Car parking space outside cottage for up to two cars.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

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

The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The door is 800mm wide.

The main entrance has 1 steps.

The main door is side hung and manual.

When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have wall lights, bedside lamps, spot lights and natural daylight.

Lights are LED and traditional filament. Some lights can be controlled independently.

TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We can give details of our cleaning products on request. and We can give details of our cleaning products on request.

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 1 steps.

We have bathrooms with a bath and overhead shower.

King size iron bed in bedroom, with overhead lights and fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom showing bath/shower, toilet, basin and towel rail.

Self catering kitchen

Shepherd's Rest Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

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

The route is 800mm wide, or more.

The work surface is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The hob is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The sink is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

Kitchen with hob, oven, sink, fridge, cupboards and work tops.

TV wall mounted next to the table and chairs.

Lounge

Shepherd's Rest Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 800mm wide, or more.

The main entrance leads straight into the kitchen and lounge.

The TV is wall mounted and can swivel to view from both sofa and kitchen area. Woodburning stove is on the right of the photo.

Getting around outside

Shepherd's Rest Garden

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

The route is sloped. The route is 1200mm wide, or more.

Access is by a cobbled alleyway and two gates.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We have a toilet area for assistance dogs near the farm gate.

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

An outside point in the covered lean to in the farm yard.

Space and power supply for electric hook up.

Emergency evacuation procedures

Cottage is attached to main farmhouse. Owners are always present and able to assist for any emergencies.

Customer care support

Cottage is managed by owners only. There are no staff employed. We are happy to assist in any way we can but due to this cottage being Victorian and listed, some aspects, for example the cobbled yard, will be challenging for some of our customers.