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Accommodation Overview

About View
- Alden Cottage is a 17th Century self-catering holiday cottage.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedroom.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Clitheroe.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a water bowl for assistance dogs, bath mats, walking aids and a seat/chair.

The journey time from the parking area to the entrance is approximately 2 minutes.
The most accessible route has a ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide .
There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 114cm.

The lounge is located immediately in front upon entrance.
There is step-free level access into the lounge.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
There is a TV with subtitles.

The kitchen is located to the right after the dining area.
There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
There are double manual doors which open away from you.
The width of the opening is 81cm.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
The hob is 92cm from the floor.
The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The sink is 92cm from the floor.
The sink has a lever mixer tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.

The stairs surveyed are located to the left past the dining area and kitchen.
The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
There are 11 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.

The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the stairs.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways and steps.
There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
The key lock is at a height of 98cm.
The door opens inwards.
The width of the door opening is 63cm.
The bedroom has a double bed.
The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair without armrests, a TV with subtitles, bedside plug sockets and an armchair.

There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
The ensuite door opens inwards.
The width of the door opening is 62cm.
There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
The ensuite has a pedal bin.
The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
The bath controls are twist/turn.
The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

The seating area is located to the rear of the cottage via the path and through a gate with an opening of 125cm.
The seating area is uncovered.
The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
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.