ACCESS STATEMENT

This statement is an honest description of the current situation, to enable you as a potential visitor to make a decision as to how our establishment meets your needs.

We would be delighted to discuss any points with you and to try to help you with any special requirements or queries that you may have. Either contact us by email: info@wilsons-holidays.co.uk or phone 01286 870 261.

The Exterior

The house name can be found on the side of the property by the road and is white letters (4cm) on grey slate.
The parking area is large and level, there is space for at least 5 vehicles and wide access from the road
(approx 10 meters). The surface is firm slate waste.
There is a concrete slope running down the side of the house from the parking area to the garden and a steep concrete slope from the parking area to the garden. This slope is 4.25 meters wide and allows vehicle access into the garden patio area. This area is level and approximately 5 meters wide and the length of the house.
There is a concrete path 150cm wide and the remaining area is covered in slate waste. The concrete path allows a firm level access from the vehicle to the property.
The garden area is fully enclosed by a 5ft high chain link fence.
There is a garden bench that is round and has space for wheel chair access or lateral transfer, there is a level patio area with a barbeque and steps and a slate waste slope down to a level lawn area.

External lighting: automatic movement sensor external light by the back door and over the car parking area.

The Interior

There are two wooden front doors, one to the garden and one to the kitchen, both have an 82cm opening with level access. Both have two locks, although the top Yale lock can be locked open so that the lower handle (height 100 cm) can be used and locked in isolation for easier access.
One door leads directly into the lounge the other door leads into an entrance area and then into the kitchen or ground floor bedroom.

All the flooring in the house is carpet, except for the bathrooms that have a grippy, vinyl flooring.
All the internal doors are 83cm with ground floor doors having an extra handle on the hinge side.
One doorway into the bedroom is 76cm, with a curtain door.
All the light switches area low level throughout the house.

The kitchen
The kitchen has a large table that can seat approx. 10, the space under the table is 71cm.
The hob has been dropped to low level with front controls and space under the hob, the oven has controls at 110cm. There is a pull out worktop, the sink has lever action taps and space under it, there is a microwave on the worktop (91cm), a full height fridge with freezer below, 50/50 split and a washing machine.
Lighting: two strip lights
Colour: wall colour cream, light switches white.

The lounge
There is access from the kitchen into the lounge, this room is 22 ft long, with a log fire.
There is a slumberland sofa bed with sprung mattress that can be used as either two single beds or a king size double. In addition, there are two more sofas and two arm chairs.
Other furniture is kept to a minimum to reduce clutter.
Lighting: There are wall lights and a free standing light.
Colour: walls are medium pink with white light switches, carpet plain light colour.

The ground floor bathroom
The ground floor bathroom can be accessed from the kitchen or the bedroom (the door to the kitchen can be locked to create an en suite situation). The bathroom has a basin with space of 75cm underneath, lever action taps and a free standing mirror. There is a wheel in shower, with low level controls for an electric shower, a water proof wheel chair (with fixed arms) is supplied, there are vertical and horizontal grab rails.
The toilet is raised and the seat height is 58cm, with drop down grab rail and vertical and horizontal grab rails (left transfer, note you can’t quite get the wheel chair against the wall due to the waste pipe).
Lighting: string switch for main light and shaver light.

The ground floor bedroom
The ground floor bedroom is a twin room. The beds can be pushed together to create a double bed and blocks can be put under the bed to raise it if required. A hoist could be hired if requested.
There is a set of drawers with touch control bedside lights in addition to the main room light.
There is a low level hanging rail and hooks at both low and high level.
Lighting: main room light and bedside lights
Colour: walls medium green colour and plain green carpet.

First floor
Straight stair case to first floor
(stair gate available on request, also fireguard and high chair, booster seat and child toilet seat).
Or external lift can be used to access the first floor.

Twin bedroom & bathroom
There is one twin bedroom and bathroom that has a 66cm access and one step.
Colour: Bedroom walls, medium green and plain green carpet.
Bathroom has a bath with mixer tap and electric shower, vanity basin and normal height toilet.
Lighting: pull string operated main light and shaving light with mirror.
Colour: pale walls, light coloured vinyl flooring

Second bedroom
The second bedroom has a wide door, low level light switches and level access from the landing.
This room is spacious with a pine framed four poster bed, pine framed single bed and a cot, a hanging rail and 3 sets of draws.
Lighting: main room light and switch operated bedside lights.
Colour: walls, medium green and plain green carpet.

Third Bedroom
The third bedroom also has a wide door, low level light switches and level access from the landing.
This room is also spacious and has a king size pine framed bed and pine framed single bed, a wardrobe and set of draws.
Lighting: two main room lights, individually operated and bedside switch operated lights.
Colour: walls, light grey and dark grey, plain carpet.

First floor bathroom
The bathroom has a white suite, pedestal basin, normal height toilet (no grab rails) and bath (180cm x 80 cm) with mixer taps.

GENERAL

The cottage has oil central heating, visitors have full control of the heating system and all radiators have individual thermostats.

The cottage is spacious, the alterations have not interfered with the character of the cottage. It is in a very peaceful location, on a quiet lane, on the side of a mountain with views of other mountains of Snowdonia.
From the garden it is possible to watch the Mountain steam railway go up and down Snowdon.

The area has many fully accessible attractions and walks, details are available in the cottage and can be discussed with the owners.

In one direction there is also about a mile of fairly level lane from the cottage that traverses the mountain and opens up views over the Menai Straits to Anglesey, and on an extremely clear day Ireland and the Isle of Man.

The owners will make every effort to make any reasonable adjustments that are needed to meet any special requirements and would be delighted to discuss your personal requirements and queries with you.

Simon and Lesley Wilson.