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Eden Cottage
Access Statement
Introduction
Our cottage is set in
quaint, picturesque village and offers three double
bedrooms; the spacious cottage is spread over three floors.
The cottage is approx three hundred years old and whilst we
aim to meet the needs of all our guests there are some
period features which might make access difficult for people
with limited mobility. We are located in the heart of the
village, situated on level ground, although, there is one
small step to enter the cottage. We have rooms at different
levels, therefore, there are steps between floors. Ceilings
are fairly low on the ground floor. Unfortunately, the
layout of this property will make it unsuitable for
wheelchair users.
Eden cottage is proud
to announce that it has retained it's 4 star status Quality in Tourism.(Visit
Britain)
Pre-Arrival
We are located in a
typically narrow Cornish Street. Our location is very
central but surprisingly peaceful. Once in the village a car
would not be needed unless you wanted to visit other
locations and villages.
The nearest shops are
approximately 50 yards away.
The nearest bus stop is
approx 100 yards away located next to “The Ship Inn”. Buses
only run every 2 hours, 3 journeys a day.
The nearest main line
railway station is St Austell which is approximately 5 miles
away.
There are several local
taxi companies; Taxis are usually available at the station
and taxi telephone numbers are also provided in the “welcome
booklet” on arrival.
Our website
www.edencottage.co.uk provides pictures of our accommodation
and further information about the local area.
Our cottage is managed by
our agent, Helen Whatty, Mevagissey Holiday Cottage. Please
see the “Contact Information” section of this document for
full details.
Arrival and Car
Parking
To ensure your
accommodation is ready we ask that guests do not normally
arrive before 3pm. Earlier arrival may, however, be possible
by arrangement.
Parking is on a level
drive, there are many public car parks, the closest is 50
yards away. Since the cottage is in a through road, we
respectfully ask you not to park in the road in front of
Eden Cottage for no longer than unloading suitcases/bags
because this will restrict pedestrian access.
Main Entrance
There is one step of 4
inches to the front door. This is the only access and exit
from the property.
You will have picked up the door keys from our agent on the
way to Eden Cottage. Full details of where to collect the
key, and directions to the property, will be sent
approximately 2 weeks before the start of your holiday.
Guest Accommodation –
Public Areas
There is one
step once inside the front door, leading down to the first
floor.
The introduction to the first floor leads to the
dining/eating area with large dining table and chairs,
followed by the kitchen; this has a CD stereo and TV You will see a selection of local
information, maps. At the end of this floor there is the
first bedroom.
To access the second
floor, there is a stairway with approx 9 steps assisted by a
hand rail/banister on one side of this staircase. The
stairs are carpeted.
You will then be greeted
on the left by the shower room & wc, basin etc. Straight
ahead you will then see the large lounge/living room,
covering the rest of the floor.
Lounge and Dining Room
The lounge has two three
seater sofas and one single chair.This room has large flat
screen television, DVD player and ipod
docking station.
The lounge is carpeted
and has an open fire (not in use) heating is provided by a
gas boiler via centrally heated radiators.
A good selection of books
for children and adults and various board games and DVD’s
are available for all to use in the lounge.
There is a folder in the
dining area which contains further information about the
cottage and details of emergency contacts including doctors
and hospitals.
Bedrooms
All bedrooms are carpeted
throughout.
On the first floor there
is a shower room consisting of a shower, WC and wash basin,
towel rack and heating.
A large family sized
additional bathroom is provided on the top floor consisting
of bath with overhead shower, wc, wash basin, heated towel
rail and chair.
Tea and coffee facilities
are provided.
We also provide a hair
dryer, torch, sewing materials and adequate first aid kit.
Our beds are made with
duvets. All pillows are synthetic
Generous storage
facilities. There are wardrobes and bedside cabinets all
with lights in every bedroom.
There is one additional
chair in each bedroom.
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 is on the first
floor.
This room has a 4ft 6”
double bed with access from both sides.
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 is located on
the top floor to the left at the top of the stairs.
There are 10 steps up to
this room.
This room provides two 3
ft single beds, each bed can be accessed from either side.
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 is located on
the top floor to the right at the top of the stairs.
There are 10 steps up to
this room.
This room provides one
4ft 6” double bed with access from both sides.
Garden
We have no garden;
however, an attractive small shrub area is directly opposite
the property. In addition numerous pots/planters are
displayed in the front of the property are owned by us, Eden
Cottage.
Additional Information
There is a Fire
Extinguisher near the fridge and a Fire Blanket above the
cooker on the first floor
Windows conform to safety
standards.
Please advise our agent
Helen Whatty if you have a hearing impairment when you make
a booking at our cottage.
The building can be
evacuated via the front door on the first floor.
We do not permit smoking
in this cottage. Smoke detectors are located throughout the
cottage, one is mains connected.
We have a fridge so you
can refrigerate any medication. You can also keep any
perishables (such as clotted cream, milk etc!) in our fridge
Mobile phone reception at
the cottage is generally ok. Orange, O2 and Vodaphone work
well in most places except deep valleys and some beaches.
Other networks are not very reliable.
Agent Contact
Information
Address: Helen
Whatty, Mevagissey House, Vicarage Hill, Mevagissey,
Cornwall
Telephone number:
is 01726 842525. When our agent is away from home the call
is diverted to an answering service. A quick response is
assured.
E-mail address:hwhatty@yahoo.co.uk
Our Website:
www.edencottage.co.uk
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