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Access Statement for The Shippon, Mill Lane, Askrigg,
North Yorkshire
Introduction
The
Shippon is a 2 bedroom cottage converted from a barn and sleeping 4
people. We have our own parking space at the side of the property and from
this you can access the patio garden which has chairs, table, bench and
BBQ
A very short stroll back down Mill Lane, past the old church, takes you
back into the main part of Askrigg where the is a general store, home made
take away & cafe, florists, 2 pubs and restaurants.
The
village is famous as part of the setting for All Creatures Great & Small
and one of the pubs is still recognisable as the Drovers Arms
Pre-Arrival
- Phone 01969 663500
- Email
- there are bus connections from
both ends of the Dale and from all of the mainline railway stations
serving the area
- The main towns of Leyburn and
Hawes are 11 & 6 miles away respectively
- Provisions can be provided
- The property is only suitable
for guests with mobility impairment and severe visual & hearing
impairment who are accompanied by an able bodied guest
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
- There is a Tarmac car parking
space to the side of the property
- Signs within the property are
computer printed
- Access (key collection) is
arranged with us prior to your arrival when we can also discuss any
special requests from you
- We are always willing to
discuss any special needs prior to booking
Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area
- There are 2 small steps into
the property
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc
Public WCs
Laundry
- A washer dryer is provided in
the kitchen
Shop
Outdoor Facilities
- There is a gravelled patio
garden with chairs, table, bench & BBQ
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas
- Both bedrooms are on the first
floor and are not suitable for wheelchair access
- Both bedrooms have fitted
carpets
- Both bedrooms have a ceiling
fitted light and 2 bedside lights
- Both beds are doubles
- There is good colour contrast
between the walls and carpets
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]
- There is a good sized family
bathroom with a bath & shower (twist mixer taps), wash basin (twist
taps) & toilet
- Also provided are heater,
heated towel rail and shaver point
- The floor surface is linoleum
- The floor & wall colours
contrast well
Self-Catering Kitchen
- The kitchen is entered from the
lounge through a glazed sliding door
- There is an electric cooker &
hob, fridge & freezer, washer dryer & microwave
- There is also dining table and
4 chairs
- The kitchen would not be
particularly convenient for wheelchair access
- The sink taps are twist type
- Kitchen utensils are kept in
both wall & under worktop cupboards
- There is good colour contrast
between the floors and walls, the floor being tiled.
Additional Information
- A fire precaution notice is provided and found on the
notice board in the kitchen.
- Dogs are not allowed and we
have to include guide dogs in this so that guests with allergies know
that pets have not been in the property previously
- The Shippon is a no smoking
property in all rooms
- Mobile phone signals are
intermittent in the Dales and we suggest that you check with your
network provider if full coverage is important to you
Future Plans
- New bathroom suit for 2009
- Feedback from you is always
welcome and a comment form is always available for your comments at the
end of your stay
- We also welcome feedback by
phone (01969 663500) or email
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