Otter cottage, Devon. Access statement.

Arriving

Drop off by the front door, parking approx 10m away across the farmyard.

Front door has a small double step, each section approx 5cm high. Door width is 81cm, and leads straight into living / kitchen area.

Gap between the living area and dining area is 79.5cm.

Inside the cottage

Bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs. The staircase has a minimum width of 85cm and turns through 90 degrees on steps 3-5. 11 steps (individually 20cm high), with handrail. Stair gate available (can be fitted to either top or bottom).Further step of 20cm onto landing, turning through 90 degrees.

Upstairs doors (to bedrooms and bathroom) are 74cm wide and contrast in colour with the surroundings. Strip along floor within the doorway approx 2cm high.

Cot, highchair, simple bed-bar, mattress protectors available - please specify when you book.

Emergency light provided on landing - comes on in the event of a power cut and stays on for approx 2hrs. Can be lifted out of holder and used as a torch.

Lightswitch in double room at 171cm from floor, in twin room at 144cm from floor. Bedside lights provided.

Bathroom has pull lightswitch at 135cm from floor. Full length bath is 55.5cm high. Integrated hand holds. Shower is over the bath. A non-slip mat is provided.

Power points in bedroom are at skirting board height.

Downstairs, dining chairs have firm back support.

WiFi available (no charge) - but it's not super-fast due to our rural location.

Grounds

Outside, gate to private garden is 79cm wide with a catch at 77cm height. Gate to pond area is 123cm wide with a catch at 71cm. Guests are welcome to explore the farm. The nature reserve is untamed, with narrow uneven and often muddy paths. We offer free guided walks, and can tailor these to suit physical abilities. We have one back pack baby carrier we can lend out. If you can't manage the nature reserve we'd be happy to take you pond dipping or accompany you on another part of the farm walk. Please note that many sections, though less challenging that the nature reserve, are still over uneven ground. The most accessible section is the path across the field and around our biggest wildlife pond. This is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs, so long as ground conditions permit.

Assistance dogs welcome - plenty of room to exercise them.

Shared washing machine in outbuilding, £2 per load, line and pegs provided, or dryer in the owners house (£3 per load).

Nearby

2 miles to village with convenience store, post office, 2 pubs and part-time doctor's surgery. Convenience store at Seckington Cross approx 1.5 miles with late opening. Nearest chemist North Tawton (8 miles). Nearest vet Winkleigh Village (2 miles).

Supermaket deliveries accepted for your arrival, and you can order ahead from the neighbouring farm shop - details when you book.

Owners live on site and are happy to help make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Bus stop is 1.5 miles away, with regular buses between Exeter and Barnstaple. Eggesford station is about 4 miles away. Timetables available in accommodation. If you come without a car we offer a free pick up when you arrive and drop off at the bus/train when you leave.

Orange and 02 mobile phone networks work well here.

Please ask if you need more information or want pictures of something specific - we're happy to help. info@wheatlandfarm.co.uk 01837 83499.

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Otter Cottage Access Statement