Access Statement for The Coach House
Introduction
The Coach House is a one bedroomed self-catering cottage situated in a quiet lane within walking distance to Nailsworth. It is positioned next door to the owners' house, The Old Vicarage, but stands alone in its own grounds. Several other cottages are around but the Coach House is quite private. Thick stone walls keep the Coach House quiet inside - it is a Grade II listed building.
The Coach House is kept beautifully warm by gas central heating and hot water is available all day. There is plenty of lighting - both halogen ceiling lights and ambient lighting.
Pre-Arrival
• There is no telephone in the Coach House. The nearest public telephone can be found outside Oldstones Restaurant in Cossack Square, Nailsworth (about a seven minute walk away). Alternatively many neighbours will be happy for you to use their telephones in emergencies.
• The website address of the Coach House is: www.cotswoldholidaycottage.co.uk
• The nearest train station is in Stroud, four miles away.
• The nearest bus station is in Nailsworth, seven minute walk away.
• The nearest taxi rank is in Stroud, four miles away.
• Nailsworth is the nearest town, a seven minute walk away. It has a wide variety of shops including supermarkets, butchers, green grocers, ironmongers, gift shops, clothes and shoe shops and cafes and restaurants. It also has a Farmers' Market held on the third Saturday of each month. There is a Post Office in the small Tesco Express, a library, small Police Station and a garage.
• Stroud is four miles away and has more facilities including a swimming pool at the Stratford Park Leisure Centre.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• There is parking for three cars off-street. The carpark is gravel with a paved path leading to the Coach House. The drive entrance from the lane has tarmac.
Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area
• The main door to the Coach House is a stable door. A small step leads up to the door. Two brass keys open this door. Another door leads from the bedroom to the garden and carpark which is opened by a silver key.
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc
• The Coach House is on two floors with stairs joining the two with a turn half way up. There are 13 stairs, each about six inches high. There is a handrail all the way up.
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc
• The ground floor is spacious with a kitchen area, dining area and sitting area. The sitting area has two two-seater sofas, one of which is a sofabed. There is a television with integral video, a separate DVD player and coffee tables. There is also a radio cassette player.
• The dining area has a rectangular table with four chairs.
Public WCs
• Not available.
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe
• Not available.
Laundry
• There is a washer/dryer machine in the kitchen.
Shop
• Not available.
Treatment room/s
• Not available.
Leisure Facilities
• Not available.
Outdoor Facilities
• Outside there is a garden with a terrace area with a table and four chairs. There is a barbeque which is available to use which is stored in the small shed.
• There is a light outside the front stable door and also outside the patio door leading to the garden. There are also solar lights along the path leading to the carpark.
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting
• Not available.
Clubs & Entertainment
• Not available.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas
• There is one main bedroom with a bathroom attached. The bed is a superking size - six foot wide - and can be divided into two singles if required. The bedroom is very spacious and also has room for a couple of children's mattresses and a cot. There is a tall chest of drawers, a dressing table and a rail for hanging clothes.
• Downstairs the sofa on the right is a sofabed and extra bedding can be provided.
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]
• The bathroom has a bath with shower attachment, toilet and basin. Hot water is available all day.
Self-Catering Kitchen
• The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There are plenty of good quality saucepans, crockery and cutlery. There is plenty of cupboard space for storage.
Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units
• Not available.
Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)
• Not available.
Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat
• Not available.
Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
• Not available.
Grounds and Gardens
• The Coach House has its own garden including a terraced area which has a table and four chairs. A barbeque is available for use which is stored in the small shed. The garden is south facing but does have shelter from the sun from trees.
Additional Information
• There are two exit doors in case of a fire. There is also a fire blanket in the kitchen and a fire canister in the bedroom.
• Emergency numbers are 01453 832265 or 07879 077500. (Telephone numbers to the Old Vicarage, next door).
• Please do not leave the television on stand-by during the night.
• This is a no smoking cottage.
• Pets can stay by prior arrangement.
Contact Information
Address: Mrs Stella Knight
The Coach House
c/o The Old Vicarage
Rockness
Nailsworth
Stroud
Gloucestershire GL6 0PJ
Telephone: 01453 832265 or 07879 077500.
Fax: Not available.
Minicom: Not available.
Email: stella@stellaknight.wanadoo.co.uk
Website: www.cotswoldholidaycottage.co.uk
Grid reference:
Hours of operation: Open all year.
Emergency number: The Old Vicarage 01453 832265
Stella Knight 07879 077500
Mr & Mrs Wells 01453 837798
Local carers: Not available.
Local equipment hire companies: Not available.
Local public transport numbers: See yellow pages.
Local accessible taxi numbers: Two taxi companies are: M.R. Taxis 01453 835868 or A & A Taxis 01453 767777. Other companies can be found in the yellow pages.
Future Plans
• We are planning to convert the shed next door to provide extra bedrooms. Hopefully this will be completed during 2009.
Contact Telephone and Email Address
We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone 01453832265 or email stella@stellaknight.wanadoo.co.uk
Created: 19 November 2008
