DDA Access Statement, The Old School, Penallt, Self Catering - 5 Star WTB Graded.

• The approach to the property is by a driveway surfaced with asphalt

• Driveway is on a gradual slope, with spacious turning area to the rear of the property and Car port.

• A level flagged terrace at the rear of the property is accessible via:

• The driveway

• Front or side door which have a small sill

• Master bedroom French windows, with one step.

• Main Entrance has slightly raised door sill,

• Movable door mat.

• Hall floor surface is Indian slate.

• To the left from the hallway is a:

• Small quiet room with fitted carpets

• Low level telephone and portable television.

• To the right from the hallway through double/wide glazed doors is an open plan kitchen, dining room, lounge.

• Furniture is sited so that there is adequate space for movement.

• The lounge is spacious with ample natural lighting, and has a timber floor with a large Persian rug.

• There is a remote control large screen Television with Teletext, DVD and VCR.

• Radio, CD player are located on a low level occasional table.

• The kitchen and dining area has an Indian slate floor.

• Kitchen appliances and storage:

• Oven with drop down door easing the transfer of items to and from the oven

• Ceramic hob set into work top,

• Easy access to cooking utensils, saucepans etc.

• Dish washer, fridge/freezer at wheel chair level.

• High level cupboards have pull/knobs at the lower end of the door.

• From the hallway, 2 steps down link changes of level on the ground floor to corridor with highlighting edging strip on steps plus hand rail.

• 1 additional step down with highlighting edging strip from the corridor leads into the master bedroom with en-suite facilities

• The large master bedroom is located on the ground floor

• There are French windows with one step down which opens out onto a wide terrace, to assist emergency evacuation,

• The en-suite facilities with glass door to the shower would require assistance for a wheel chair user - grab rail and non slip shower mat are provided.

• Bed in master bedroom has generous space on both sides for a wheel chair transfer. Super King sized bed is zip linked

• Access to utility room and cloakroom which includes storage cupboards

• Washer and tumble dryer are available.

• WC flush at wheel chair height.

• All ensuite fittings throughout the property have:

• WC, hand basin and shower in contrasting colour to walls and floor.

• Service dogs are welcome..

• Delivery of provisions can be arranged

• Assistance with settling in can be arranged

• Fire alarms tested on a regular basis.

• Security lighting around the property is installed for ease of access when guests are returning to the property after dark.

• Owner has Welcome Host Gold Award.

DDA Access Statement, Capel Pentwyn, Penallt, Self-Catering - 5 Star

• The approach to the property is by a driveway surfaced with level stone sets

• Driveway is on a gradual slope, with spacious turning area to the rear of the property.

• Wheelchair access to all parts of the garden also to adjacent community park and children’s play area

• A level flagged terrace at the rear of the property is accessible via:

• The stone pathway which runs along side the property

• Access is by the front door which has a finely graded permanent stone ramp to allow easy access

• Main Entrance completely level for ease of entry

• Movable doormat.

• There is an Oak timber floor throughout the ground floor.

• To the left from the hallway is a combined spacious cloakroom and downstairs bathroom:

• There is an outward opening door and the room has a toilet, with flush at wheel chair height, hand washbasin, wall mounted hairdryer and level ‘wheel in’ shower with grab rail.

• In a recess this area also houses a combined washer/dryer and laundry bin.

• To the right from the hallway is a single ground floor bedroom with oak timber floor and adequate space for movement. Also, low and mid-level storage

• Entrance to the combined lounge and kitchen is through reinforced glass and oak timber doors.

• Lounge

• Furniture is sited so that there is adequate space for movement.

• The lounge is spacious with ample natural lighting, and has a timber floor with a large Persian rug.

• Heating in the property is ‘Economy 7 night storage heaters, and an antique wood burning stove in the lounge.

• There is a remote control large screen Television with Teletext, and DVD

• Radio, CD player located on a low level unit.

• Kitchen

• Oven with drop down door easing the transfer of items to and from the oven

• Easy access to cooking utensils, saucepans etc.

• Dish washer, fridge/freezer at wheel chair level.

• Most storage is at low level.

• Cupboards have easy grip handles at wheelchair height and in addition an easy glide closing mechanism.

• Ceramic hob set into work top with touch panel,

• Dining room: - Adjacent to Lounge and Kitchen

• through two oak timber archways. A very spacious area around a large 8 place oak dining table.

• A further two bedrooms are located on the first floor, and accessed via a carpeted staircase with handrail support.

• Bedroom 1 is a twin bedded room with an en-suite bathroom containing a generous separate shower.

• Bedroom 2 is a twin bedded room with an en-suite bathroom with both bath, bidet and separate shower.

• Service dogs are welcome..

• Assistance with settling in can be arranged

• Delivery of provisions or a 'Luxury Breakfast Hamper' can be arranged.

• Security lighting around the property is installed for ease of access when guests are returning to the property after dark.

• Owner has Welcome Host Gold Award.

• The Property has Green Dragon level 2 Environmental Award

• Public Transport 100 metres from the property.

• Distance from Monmouth (nearest town) 4 Miles

• Fire alarms tested on a regular basis.

• Mobile phone reception – moderate reception for most networks.