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Anne Hathaway's Cottage

22 Cottage Lane, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9HH

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a Shop.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include Public Toilets, Café, and Garden Walks, giving access to 3 large Gardens.
  • Comments View
    • This beautiful 500 year old cottage is where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories in this picturesque cottage and 13 generations of the family who lived there.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Stratford-upon-Avon.
  • Comments View
    • Stratford-upon-Avon rail station is approximately 1.4 miles away.

Opening Times (Spring and Autumn hours)

  • Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Comments View
    • Last admissions 30 mins prior to closing.
    • The Cottage closes for the winter between 4th November and 10th February.

Opening Times (Summer hours)

  • Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

Parking (Blue Badge Holders)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located at the side of the main entrance, in the coach parking area.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The road is generally quiet.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a public car park located in Cottage Lane for all other visitors. This car park also has Blue Badge Bays.
    • The car park is over 150m from the main entrance.
    • Parking charges for non Blue Badge users is £3 per visit.

Level Change (Route from Public Car Park)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Outside Access (Rear Exit - Entrance to and from Anne Hathaway's Grounds)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located within the shop area.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is 15m from the main entrance.
    • The pathing outside the entrance/exit is uneven.

Reception (Reception / Ticket Counter)

  • The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access (Reception and Shop Area)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The shop is on the left when you enter the main entrance.
    • The shop counter is medium height with a low section to the left as you face the counter.
    • There is an exit from the venue within the shop.
    • The doors open away from you, are double and are 160cm wide.
    • There are 2 wheelchairs available to borrow at the venue.

Grounds

  • There is a paved courtyard when you leave the rear entrance from the shop area to the grounds.
  • The sign by the bench gives clear directions to Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Grounds.
  • There are easy sloping pathways leading to the cottage.
  • The pathways are a mixture of concrete, tarmac and compacted hard gravel.
  • There is bench seating available at the side of the pathways and in front of the house.

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

  • Due of the nature and age of the building there is limited access for wheelchair users.
  • There are 3 deep steps with a handrail to the right in front of the entrance to the house (photograph 2).
  • The doorway in photograph 4 opens away from you, is 87cm wide and is held open during opening hours. There is a deep step at this doorway (photograph 5).
  • Photograph 6 shows a set of deep steps with a handrail to the left that lead to the upper floor.
  • The upper floor has wooden flooring with several steps and a floor beam to walk over which are not clearly marked and may be difficult to see.
  • Photograph 10 shows the stairs leading back downstairs towards the lower level. There are handrails on both sides and deep steps.
  • To exit the building visitors can walk outside along a path and then back into the cottage to the final room before exiting again out of the front of the cottage down 6 stone steps (photographs 14 and 15).
  • The steps in the cottage are between 11-17cm high.
  • There is an iPad available which can show visitors a tour of the venue if access is an issue.

Parks and Gardens (Grounds)

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • Within the grounds of Anne Hathaway's Cottage are woodland walks, a wilding area, and a nature trail.

Pea Shed

  • There is a refreshment shed located in the grounds that is open Monday to Sunday between 11:00hrs and 15:00hrs.
  • Access is step free.
  • It sells hot and cold drinks, savoury snacks and sweet treats.
  • Payment is by card only.
  • The counter height is 91cm with a lower section at 74cm.
  • Seating is provided outside with picnic benches.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit, to the rear of the courtyard.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 280cm x 300cm (9ft 2in x 9ft 10in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary, general domestic waste and clinical waste disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 103cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 85cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the lobby just outside the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • The toilets are 21m from the rear courtyard entrance.
    • To access the accessible toilets there is a sliding door with a width of 78cm which leads to a lobby with a baby change table and a child seat with a height of 77cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the reception building.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the reception building.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block opposite Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 164m (179yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the female toilets.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

Level Change (Toilet Block)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • Comments View
    • There are 6 medium steps on the pathway leading to the male toilets.
    • There is 1 medium step in the doorway to the female toilets.
    • There is a 3cm lip at the doorway into the male toilets.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.