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Welcome

At Dufton Barn Holidays we want to make everyone's stay as enjoyable as possible, and are committed to providing suitable access for all our guests, whatever their individual needs. We aim to accurately describe our facilities and services to give you the confidence to book with us for your specific requirements. 

Shepherds View is a luxury holiday cottage for couples set on 2 floors.  Access to the property is on ground floor level where you will also find the kitchen.  On the first floor, accessed by a stair-case, is the bedroom/lounge in a studio format and also the en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. 

Shepherds View

Level access

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

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Kitchen

Access with steps

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

There are steps from the main entrance to:

BedroomLoungeShepherds View Garden

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Visual

Full-height windows have contrast markings.
The walls and the doors have high colour contrast.
Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
We have information in large print.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Getting here

Shepherds View
Dufton
Appleby in Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6DB

Travel by public transport

You can get to Shepherds View by bus and train.
The nearest bus stop is at either Moot Hall or the Sands in Appleby for bus services to/from Kendal or Penrith. The bus stop is 3 miles / 4.8 km from Shepherds View.
The nearest train station is Appleby Railway Station. The train station is 3 miles / 4.8 km from Shepherds View.

Unfortunately, due to its rural location, there is no regular public transport available direct to Dufton.  However, public transport services to Appleby would allow you to then take a short taxi journey to the village.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. 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. The path is sloped.
The route is 5000mm wide, or more.
Private car park and entrance to Shepherds View

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
The path is 5000mm wide, or more.
The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The door is 850mm wide.
The main entrance has 1 steps.
The main door is side hung and manual.
When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.
Front Entrance Entrance and hall

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have contrast markings on all full-height windows and high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.
Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
Full length window in contrast colour Doors contrast to wall colour

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, floor standing lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.
Lights are LED and energy saving. TVs have subtitles.
All bedrooms are non-smoking.
We have non-allergic bedding.
No bedrooms have fitted carpets.
No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 16 steps.
All bedrooms are ensuite.
We have bathrooms with a separate shower.
We have bathrooms with a bath.
The walls and the fittings have high colour contrast.
View of the bed Bath and toilet Bath Shower First flight of stairs to first floor Landing and second flight

Self catering kitchen

Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.
From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
The route is 820mm wide, or more.
The door is 820mm wide.
The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.
Kitchen viewed from the door Kitchen viewed from the window Kitchen cook line

Lounge

Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there are 16 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
Lounge/Bed from window Lounge/Bed from stairs

Getting around outside

Shepherds View Garden

From the main entrance to the area, there are 5 steps.

There are 3 steps from the car park to the gate to the first level of the shared cottage garden.  This is followed by a short concrete path of 4440mm in length, and a further 2 steps that lead into the main garden.

Steps to first garden level Steps to main garden level Private garden

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

The nearest toilet area for assistance dogs is located along the drive, 5 metres from the entrance and near the parking area.
We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

The storage area of the barn could be used for charging but there is a low threshold to negotiate first.

Customer care support

We have information in large print.
Staff are available 24 hours a day.

We live in the property next to the holiday cottage.

Guide info
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