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Old Galleries

St Mary's Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DG

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Old Galleries is a 2 bedroom self-catering property in the busy market town of Ambleside.
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the entrance threshold, the upper floor, access to the terrace.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The hallway and the first floor can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.

Parking

  • The car park is located to the side of the property, round the corner.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of property.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 138cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located at the top of the staircase.
  • There is stepped access into the lounge.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • There is a single manual door which leads to the outside terrace, It has an opening with of 86cm. There is a single step to access the terrace.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located off the lounge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

Standard Bedroom (King Size)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right hand side as you enter the lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (King Size)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right hand side of the lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (Double)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Seating Area (Terrace)

  • The seating area is located off the lounge.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has steps and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the door threshold.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.