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Access Statement - Loweswater

Introduction

Our self-catering flat is on the first floor of a 4 apartment block. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, if you have any queries please do call. We look forward to welcoming you.

Pre-Arrival

  • Bookings / enquiries can be made via email or phone
  • There is no public transport servicing the village
  • There is not a shop in the village
  • The nearest main line train station at Penrith is about 35 miles away; there are accessible taxis at the station.

Arrival and Car Park Facilities

On arrival at Mockerkin Mews, the parking area is found at the top of the drive. A designated space, marked as "Loweswater" is provided.

  • Car park has a flat even tarmac surface
  • There is no street parking
  • Parking is 10 metres away from the stairway leading to the flat

Access to Flat

From the parking area, the top right-hand corner gives access to the wooden stairway. The flat, which is clearly numbered 6, is accessed by a two-staged stairway, the first having 8 steps and the second 12 steps. Each step measures 76cm wide, 18cm high and 23 cm deep. The landing is 120 cm square

Living Areas

The entrance door width is 76cm, door hinged on the right, opening inwards. The key-hole lock is 90cm high. The threshold into the flat is 13cm. There is a security light at the top of the stairs. Inside, the L-shaped hallway width is 85cm (3.7m x 4.2m), there are two smoke alarms. No Smoking and exit signs are located in the hallway. The first door on the left (76cm width) enters into the open plan kitchen (2.9m x 3.4m) Work Top height is 90cm.

  • Hob is 90cm high and electric. Oven door drops down and the height of the lowest shelf is 40cm
  • Sink is 90cm high, with cupboard underneath.
  • Flooring is laminated wood effect
  • Evenly lit kitchen with spotlights.
  • Free standing fridge and small chest freezer available.
  • There is a standard size washing machine and tumble dryer, both front loading.
Through the kitchen into the sitting room and open plan dining area which is 5m x 4.7m. Flooring is carpet throughout
  • Furniture is moveable and all is non feather.
  • Two sofas and one easy chair provided, all with arms
  • Digital TV provided (also available are DVD, stereo with CD, radio and tape) all with remote control
Return to the hallway to continue along to the L-shaped bathroom, access through 75cm door.
  • Bath with over-head shower available.
  • Bathroom free area is 1.3m x 1.1m and the bath height is 50cm.
  • Toilet seat height is 40cm, available space to left is 1 metre (no additional space to the right)
  • Floor is carpeted.
The second bedroom, located on the right, door width 75cm hinged on the right, opening inwards. The double bed measures 4' 6" and the bed height, floor to top of mattress is 50cm
  • Feather duvet and non-feather pillows provided.
  • Sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases are cotton
  • Bed is movable if more space is required to one side
Master bedroom, located at the end of the hallway. Door entrance is 75cm, door hinged on left, opening inwards. The double bed measures 4'6" and the bed height, floor to top of mattress is 50cm
  • Feather duvet and non-feather pillows provided.
  • Sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases are cotton
  • Bed is movable if more space is required to one side

Grounds and Garden

Gravelled courtyard with central planted area. Picnic tables are available

Additional Information

  • Information folder is provided, which also gives details of local transport.
  • The flat is non smoking
  • No pets allowed
  • Good mobile phone reception

Waste Collection

Rubbish Bins located under stairway. Please place at driveway entrance Thursday evening, for Friday collection.

Contact Information

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