M/H Access

Access Statement for Monkshaven Cottage

Introduction

Monkshaven Cottage is a brick built terraced cottage situated in White Horse Yard, just off the traditionally cobbled Church Street in the centre of Whitby. Access is through the arch next to the historical White Horse and Griffin Inn famous for its historical links with Charles Dickens and the departure of the first stage coach to York.

Pre-Arrival

	Monkshaven Cottage is listed on the website of Whitby Cottages www.whitbycottages.com with pictures of all the rooms and details of the accommodation. Bookings/enquiries can be made direct from the website which gives full details, availability and prices. Enquiries can be made via e-mail to thebartrams@hotmail.co.uk or spwicks@btinternet.com by text on 07855434786/7, by telephone on 01530 815045 and 01723 871028. Guests are provided with details of access to the cottage on the website and written instructions are issued with the booking confirmation.
	Whitby bus station is in Victoria Square approximately 500m from the cottage. The main line train station is at the same location and the town taxi rank is only a matter of 100m from both facilities.
	Public toilets are located in the Market Place approx 130m, the nearest RADAR toilet is opposite Tourist Information Centre on Station Square approx 450m away from the cottage.
	This access statement is available on the web site and in the Visitors' Welcome Book.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

	Approaching the cottage along Church Street on the East side of the river Esk you turn right into the cobbled part of Church Street, this is a very popular part of Whitby with a lot of pedestrians so please take care. It is permitted to drive down the cobbled street as you need access to the cottage.
	Approaching from the town side of Whitby you will cross the steel swing bridge and travel approximately 100m along Bridge Street taking the first available left turn into the cobbled part of Church Street (at this point Church Street also takes a sharp bend to the right as a tarmac road). Travel approximately 50 metres along the cobbled street and you will see the White Horse and Griffin Inn on the right. Access into White Horse Yard is through the archway immediately to the left of the Inn.
	Private car parking is available outside the cottage for one car, but access is through the archway into White Horse Yard which has a width restriction of 2 metres. Further details regarding access into the yard are available at booking stage.
	Pedestrian access is via the same route, but the cobbles on Church Street and into White Horse Yard are old and have worn smooth over many years so care must be taken, particularly if the cobbles are wet. A paving slabbed footpath runs along both sides of Church Street, but not along White Horse Yard.

Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

	From the parking area outside the cottage access to the front door is via a stone step 25cm high on to a flat paved area approximately 100cm x 220 cm. There is a further step which measures 20cm h x 90cm w x 18cm d leading to the front door.
	The entrance into Monkshaven Cottage is via timber door, the key for this door is posted to guests before arrival. The front door is 193cm h x 74cm w and the step over threshold is 7.5cm h. The door is hinged on the right and opens inwards into the porch. The keyhole is 90cm h and the lever handle is 97cm h.
	There is a double light switch on the left hand side as you enter the porch at 134cm h, one of which operates the outside lantern light illuminating the car park, access from the car park and the front door area, the other half of the switch controls the light inside the porch.
	The porch floor is stained wooden floor boards with a rubber backed doormat and a cotton rug leading to the living room door, which is hinged on the right hand side opening into the living room and is fitted with a suffolk latch at 102cm h. The door is 72cm w x 199cm h.

Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

	The staircase from the living room leads to the bedrooms and bathroom. The staircase is carpeted with short pile carpet and comprises of 10 steps. The first step is 81 cm wide x 24cm deep x 14cm high, the remaining steps to the landing are 81cm wide x 24cm deep x 20cm high.
	At the bottom of the stairs on the right hand side is a light switch at 135cm high which controls the ceiling lights on the stairs/landing.
	The handrail is on the left hand side for the first 6 steps and then changes to the right hand side. The height of the handrail is 93cm from the top of the steps.
	The landing is carpeted to match the stairs and is 81cm wide x 237cm deep.
	On the left hand side of the landing is a light switch 164 cm high which operates the stair and landing ceiling lights.
	Leading from the landing on the left are 3 further steps 80cm wide x 24cm deep x 20 cm high which lead to a further landing 80cm wide x 118cm deep, carpeted to match the stairs.
	Directly in front of you is the boiler room, the door to this room has restricted head height due to the slope of the ceiling and measures 62.5cm wide x 147.5cm/166.5cm high the door is hinged on the right and opens into the boiler room. The latch for this door is 100cm high. It is unlikely that guests would need access to the room as the boiler is thermostatically controlled, with the thermostat on the outside of this room at 173cm high and the heating is set to switch on and off by preset program.
	There is a light switch on the left inside the boiler room 135cm high.
	To the left hand side of the landing is bedroom 1.

Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

	The lounge floor is stained wooden floor boards with four hessian backed rugs on the main walking areas.
	On the left hand side is a light switch operating the ceiling lights, the switch is 136cm high.
	The main lounge area has two leather settees arranged in a 'L' shape with a square glass topped table in the corner.
	On the far wall there is a remote control television with Sky, DVD and Video player. To the right of the television in the corner there is a log stove effect electric fan heater which can supplement the central heating if required.
	There is a further set of glass occasional tables in the corner.
	On the right hand wall as you enter the lounge there is a further settee with a glass shelf unit next to it containing books, videos, games and a lamp. The staircase leading upstairs is opposite these shelves.
	From the lounge there are three wooden steps 72.5 cm wide x 25 cm deep x 20 cm high down onto curved wooden steps which is the start of the open plan kitchen dining room. These curved steps are 30cm deep x 73cm wide (min) x 21cm and 19 cm high respectively.
	At the top of the curved steps is a double light switch at 137 cm high. One side operates the lounge lights and the other half operates the kitchen/dining ceiling lights.

Public WCs

not applicable

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Café

	The dining room floor is slate effect laminate flooring and has a curved feature step 20cm deep and the full width of the dining area leading down to the kitchen.
	The pine dining table measures 97cm w x 152cm long x 77 cm high and has 6 dining chairs.
	To the rear of the room is a sideboard measuring 40cm d x 117 cm w x 81cm h with stereo radio cd player.
	A floor standing lamp is situated in the corner of the room

Laundry

	There is an integrated front loading compact automatic washing machine in the kitchen fitted below the work top.
	The door is 56cm high.
	A small drying rack is fitted to the wall in the kitchen 179 cm high and a clothes airer is available.

Shop

not applicable

Treatment room/s

not applicable

Leisure Facilities

not applicable

Outdoor Facilities

Exiting from the front of the cottage the paved parking area has sufficient space for sitting out and a fold up table and four folding chairs are provided in the porch for guest's use outside

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting

not applicable

Clubs & Entertainment

There are plenty of pubs and restaurants within walking distance of the cottage, the nearest one being the White Horse and Griffin Inn across the White Horse Yard.

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

Bedroom1

	The door into bedroom 1 is 73cm wide x 195cm high hinged on the left hand side and opening into the bedroom.
	The latch is 100cm high.
	The switch for the ceiling lights is on the right hand side 135cm high.
	The carpet in the bedroom matches that of the stairs.
	The double divan bed is 132cm wide x 191cm wide x 68cm high and has storage under with extra bedding if required.
	To the right hand side of the room is a built in wardrobe having double doors 90cm wide x 107cm high the hanging rail is 126cm high, a light is fitted in the wardrobe and operated by pull cord 120 cm high.
	Further along the right hand side is a wide shelf unit 159cm wide x 45cm deep x 67cm high, which holds the television, DVD player, both with remote controls and triple mirror, in front of the shelf is a stool for the guests’ use.
	Below the shelf is a double socket for hairdryer TV etc.
	Continuing along the right hand side are 2 built in cupboards 61cm wide x 47cm high.
	The space on the right of the bed is 90cm but has restricted head room of 165cm due to the slope of the ceiling.
	On the left the space is 60cm wide for 42cm which opens into an alcove 154cm wide x 179cm deep x 220cm high, this area has a 3 draw chest and a floor standing spot light.
	To the left of the alcove is a further built in cupboard which contains towels and bedding and is not accessible to the guests.
	On each side of the bed are bedside tables and reading lights.
	From the landing at the top of the stairs is 1 shaped step down to a further lower landing off which is bedroom 2 and the bathroom. The step is shaped 110cm wide x 94cm deep x 12cm high, carpeted to match the stairs.
	On the left hand side is a switch 134cm high which controls the stair and landing lights.

Bedroom 2

	The door into bedroom 2 is 73cm wide x 197cm high hinged on the left and opens into the bedroom, the latch is 109cm high.
	The light switch on the right controls the ceiling light and is 135cm high.
	The room is carpeted to match the landing and stairs.
	The two single beds are against the walls on the right of the room each measuring 91.5cm w x 191 cm long x 57cm high.
	The space between the beds is 34cm wide with a bedside table and reading light at the top of the beds.
	The room has a double wardrobe with 3 draws the overall size of the unit is 75cm wide x 180cm high x 50cm deep. The hanging rail is at 170cm high.
	On the left of the room is a 2 drawer unit 60cm wide x 40cm high x 36cm deep which has the television, DVD player and remote controls on top.

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]

	The bathroom is off the lower landing the door is 72cm wide x 195cm high and hinged on the left hand side opening into the bathroom.
	The latch is 108cm high and the internal privacy lock is 127cm high.
	The free standing bath is 74cm wide x 180cm long and 57.5cm high.
	The toilet is 44cm high with a high level chain flush, the handle of which is 137cm high.
	The space to the left of the toilet is 26.5cm wide and to the right it is 94cm.
	The hand basin is built into an alcove and is 83cm high with a mirror above at 123cm/173cm high. Glass shelf storage is below the mirror with further cupboard storage below the wash basin.
	A shaver point with light at 170 cm high is on the right hand side of the alcove.
	The radiator is on the left hand side as you enter the room with a towel drying rail above at 102cm high.
	The floor is tile effect laminate and has a bath mat at the side of the bath. A non-slip mat 73cm x 34cm is provided for use in the bath if required.
	The pull chord light switch is on the right hand side as you enter the room at a height of 107cm.

Self-Catering Kitchen

	Between the open plan Kitchen / Dining area is a shaped step 20cm high running the full width of the kitchen.
	The 'L' shaped kitchen area has laminated work tops at 91.5cm high x 61cm deep.
	At the end of the kitchen is an under stairs cupboard, this has limited head room and the door is 72cm wide (with restricted opening) x 105cm/147cm high. Inside this cupboard is stored cleaning equipment.
	The hob is 91.5cm high and the oven below has a drop down door.
	The extractor is directly above the hob and there are storage cupboards either side.
	The microwave and kettle are on the work top.
	The integrated refrigerator is fitted below the work top and has storage shelves at 42 cm and 55 cm high.
	The sink and drainer are built into the worktop at 91.5cm high.
	Above are storage cupboards at 134cm to 206cm high and a shelf unit at 156cm high is used to store saucepans and mugs.
	Cutlery is stored in draws under the work tops.
	Pots pans etc are stored in cupboards above and below the work tops.
	The kitchen floor is slate effect laminate matching the dining area.
	The light switch which controls the dining area lights also switches some of the spotlights in the kitchen and is positioned on the steps between the lounge and dining room.
	Additional lights over the hob area can be operated from the switch on the wall 136cm high to the left of the hob.
	The extractor also has additional lighting built in, the controls for the extractor are on the front of the unit 161cm high.
	A fire blanket is fitted to the wall on the left of the hob at 144 cm high.

Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units

not applicable

Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)

not applicable

Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat

not applicable

Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)

not applicable

Grounds and Gardens

not applicable

Additional Information

• A welcome pack is available containing information about the cottage, appliance instructions and leaflets on places of interest, together with emergency telephone numbers for a Doctor, Dentist, the local hospital, a vet, the Police and Tourist Information.
• Pets are welcome - please inform us at the time of bookings (restrictions apply)
• The cottage is strictly non smoking.

Contact Information

Address: Brian and Ann Bartram
Half Acre Cottage
Bradfords Lane
Coleorton
Leicestershire
LE67 8FE

Telephone

01530 815045
07855 434786
07855 434787

Fax

not applicable

Minicom

not applicable

thebartrams@hotmail.co.uk

spwicks@btinternet.com

Website

www.whitbycottages.com