Welcome
Valley View is a secluded, recently converted 17C barn, suitable for a range of accessibilities.
On one level and wheelchair accessible throughout with level parking, suitable for those with reduced sight and impaired hearing.
Underfloor heating thorough with heat exchange air re-circulatory system ensuring a constant supply of re-freshed air.
The cottage sleeps 2, single beds that can be zip-linked, & rise and fall dressing table.
The large en-suite bathroom , has a walk in and wheelchair accessible shower, bidet -wc and rise and fall sink.
The kitchen has a rise and fall worktop with hob and sink.
Dogs are welcome
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Bedroom: The bedroom. There is only one bedroom, two single 3'6'' 1200 mm, beds, can be zip-linked to form an emperor 2200mm or 7 feet wide.The LaundrySitting RoomThe KitchenWe are developing the grounds adjacent to the cottage , to ensure a measure of accessibility. Both terraces are wheelchair accessible. The North East terrace, at the entrance of the Cottage, this has views over the Garron Valley. The South West terrace has views of the sunsets.Larger viewing area, this is 50m or so from the entrance of the cottage, with level access and is for the use of all guests .Bedrooms
Level access bedrooms
Hearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
We are in a secluded location with no public transport.
We advise visitors to have their own vehicle.
Travel by taxi
We have a Landrover Freelander and offer lifts; however not suitable for wheelchair users.
Parking
Not necessary as guests can disembark immediatly outside the cottage.
They can leave the vehicle just outside the cottage if necessary.
It is all level entry.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Guests are met , assisted with luggage shown around the cottage, and provided with any help they need.
Getting around inside
Bedrooms
Accessible bedrooms
Accessible bedroom The bedroom. There is only one bedroom, two single 3'6'' 1200 mm, beds, can be zip-linked to form an emperor 2200mm or 7 feet wide.
Clos-o-Mat bidet- shower wc, assistance rails either side of the wc.
Purpose built walk in wet room, we can provide a stainless steel wheelchair for use in the shower.
Shower is TVM3, set at 41C.
Electric Rise and fall sink with lever taps , variable hieght 660-1000mm
Altro non-slip floor.
Emergency red cord pull,
Emergency lighting in case of power failure.
The Laundry
Both Miele commercial washing machines and tumble drier are on a plinth, 330 mm high.
Ironing board availabe.
Altro non-slip floor.
The laundry is warmed by the boiler.
Self catering kitchen
The Kitchen
Contrasting plates can be provided on request.
Altro no-slip floor.
Drop down oven door
A very light airy room with high ceilings ,
Contrasting electrical sockets.
Lever action taps.
Table with room for wheelchair.
Air extraction system.
Lounge
Sitting Room
Electric twin moter reclining chair.
Sofa with arms.
Access to the ground floor of the adjoining cottage [ Bramble's Barn]
Getting around outside
There are two patios for Valley View Cottage, both have a table and two chairs one is immediatly outside the entrance, the other at the rear of the cottage, the second one has been laid out as a rockery/ garden. There is another much larger patio with a sloped access being developed .
Terrace
Both terraces are wheelchair accessible. The North East terrace, at the entrance of the Cottage, this has views over the Garron Valley. The South West terrace has views of the sunsets.
Both terraces have level access to table and chairs, and are wheelchair accessible.
The SW facing patio has scented non prickly plants.
Larger viewing area, this is 50m or so from the entrance of the cottage, with level access and is for the use of all guests .
Table with 6 chairs , all with arms .
Customer care support
Alll items available free of charge on request:
Hearing/
Personal inductive loop,
Talking microwave [ on request]
Talking kitchen scales, measuring jug, thermometer.
Mybelle 650 big button telephone
Visual/
BDP 400 talking telephone with large display
All sockets at accessible height and colour contrasted
Accesibility/
Stainless steel wheel-chair, which can be used in the shower, in the grounds or borrowed for trips.
Profile bed, with pulsating mattress.
Grab rails in the wetroom
Zimmer-frame.
Elephant feet
In the Laundry, 50 m from the cottage with level access.
Emergency evacuation procedures
The fire alrms in the cottages are all linked.
Emergency lighting in the case of power failure is fitted in each room and outside the exits .
Inspected by Hereford & Worcester Fire Service February 2020
Customer care support
We are on site [ except when on holiday] ; however there is usually someone in attendance.
There is a person in the village, less than 1 mile distant , who will attend if we are away.
We will assist with all reasonable requests.