Access Statement The Old Cartshed
Access Statement - for The Old Cartshed
Accessability for self catering accommodation at Troutsdale Farm, Springbank Wood, Blackshaw Moor, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TJ

 

  • At Troutsdale Farm we have two holiday cottages, the Old Shire Stables which sleeps 6 and The Old Cartshed which sleeps 10. 
  • Bookings & enquiries can be taken by telephone or e-mail, large print is available on request. 
  • Our nearest towns are Leek (approx 2 miles) and Buxton (approx 10 miles) as we are located in the countryside a car is recommended to make the most of your holiday. 
  • We are however just off the main Leek to Buxton Road (A53) and there is a main service with a Bus Stop in the nearestvillageofBlackshaw Moorby the Three Horse Shoes Inn (approx 1 mile).
  • The nearest train stations are Buxton (10 miles), Stoke (11 miles), Macclesfield (10 miles), Congleton (11 miles). 
  • Leek has a mobility shop located at the back of Wilkinson store.
 

Accessability at Troutsdale Farm

Due to Troutsdale Farm Self catering barns being a conversion from old barns dating back to early 1900's we cannot offer our mobility-impaired guests total access to our accommodation, as we would wish. The information given may help in assessing your decision to stay with us.         

We do not wish anyone to book a visit that is unlikely to suit and we will offer our best advice to all prospective guests. Please ask us before booking if you are at all doubtful or have any particular needs that you would like us to know about.

There is Tourist Information leaflets and maps on visitor attractions and the local area in each barn. We know the area very well and can make suitable recommendations according to your interests and needs. Most mobile phone networks do work in the area.         

Please do ask for further information as we are aware that every person has different needs, only you are able to decide to what extent we are able to accommodate your own specific needs so we are happy to answer your queries.

THE OLD CARTSHED

Parking & Arrival
  • There is parking outside the cottage for 4 cars. Parking is on a level concrete area 
  • The approach to the front door is over a small area of gravel chippings and thenYorkshireflags
  • 1 step allows access through the front door and into the large hallway.
  • If arriving at night the outside light will be left on which lights up the path & front door.
The cottage
  • There is a standard size oak front door which leads into a large hallway.
  • The ground floor is on one level with the sitting room on the left of the entrance hall and the kitchen/dining room on the right, which then leads onto the utility room and downstairs toilet room.
  • There are 4 bedrooms, 2 ensuite, a family bathroom and a landing area.
  • 3 bedrooms are on the 1st floor with access via the original old stone granary steps with turns and 1 bedroom is on the & 2nd floor with access via oak staircase with turns

Entrance Hall
  • Large entrance hall withYorkshirestone flags and underfloor heating.
  • 2 doors leading to living room on the left and kitchen on the right.
  • Pine Chest with 3 draws with books, games etc
  • Original stone granary steps with turns leading to 1st and 2nd floors, with handrail on the right as you go up.
  • Tall Coat Stand
Kitchen/diner
  • Old red tile flooring - with under floor heating
  • Pine rectangular dining table with a clear underspace all round & 6 pine high backed dining chairs with no arm rests. 2 Pine dining bench sits 2-3 people each along one length of the dining table.
  • Oak and granite work surface on base units.
  • An island unit with oak work surface.
  • DoubleBelfastsink with mixer tap and lever handle
  • Electric free standing cooker which sits between base units, with double oven and hob with twist controls at the front.
  • Under unit dishwasher
  • 50/50 fridge freezer
  • Under unit cupboard storage space
  • Toaster, microwave & cordless kettle provided on base units.
  • Under unit & wall cupboard storage space – there are no wall cupboards.
  • A microwave can be provided at a lower level & also plates & cups & glasses etc if required
Living room
  • A wool carpeted floor with 2 sofas and 1 recliner chair with arm rests, 2 upright chairs, and wooden rocking chair.
  • Television with remote and teletext
  • DVD Player
  • CD Player
  • Single full glass door which opens onto the lawn, the grassed area is flat. 
  • There is Yorkshire stone paving path around the front of the barn.
Utility Room
  • Old blue tiled floor
  • Free standingBelfastsink with separate hot and cold taps
  • Free standing washing machine.
  • Underfloor heating.
  • Also contains all boiler/heating equipment for the ground source heat pump, solar panels and rainwater harvesting
Toilet Room
  • Old blue tiled floor with sink and toilet mats.
  • Standard size toilet with dual flush lever on top of unit.
  • Sink with curved edge and separate hot and cold taps.
  • Underfloor heating
1ST FLOOR
  • There are 3 bedrooms on the first floor via original stone granary steps with turns leading to 1st and 2nd floors, with handrail on the right as you go up.
  • Each bed is provided with a bottom sheet and continental duvet & cover, with rugs available. 
  • There are sufficient pillows for 2 pillows per person and additional pillows are available on request, we have both feather and synthetic pillows
Landing Area
  • Oak flooring throughout.
  • 2 easy chairs with armrests
  • Leading to Family ensuite bedroom on the left (up to oak steps into room)
  • On the right leading to the twin bedroom and then further on the right along a corrider to the double ensuite bedroom
  • Oak staircase with turns leading to the 2nd floor twin bedroom.

Bedroom 1 - Family Bedroom (sleeps 4) - with 1 5ft King size bed and adult size bunk bed - Ensuite Shower Room
  • Large oak doorway with 2 oak steps up into room from landing with handrail on left and right
  • Oak board floor
  • 5 ft wooden bed with left or right hand transfer possible
  • 1 Bedside chest of draws and individual bedside lamp
  • 1 bedside table with individual bedside lamp.
  • Lightswitch on wall over bed.
  • Mirror on the wall.
  • Main light switch is on the wall by door as you go into bedroom
  • Single wardrobe with coat hangers and shelf.
  • Adult size wooden bunks.
ensuite shower room:-
Oak Boarded floor with sink and toilet mats.
Open shower area with 1 step up into shower area.
1 shower head fixed
Thermostatic controls
WC with dual flush lever on top of unit
Sink with curved edge and lever control mixer tap
Heated towel radiator
Electric shaver socket
shower mat

BEDROOM 3 - Double Bedroom (sleeps 2) -  with en-suite shower room

  • Oak boarded doorway
  • Oak board floor
  • Double bed with left or right hand transfer possible
  • 2 bedside tables each with individual lamp
  • Main light switch is on the wall by door as you go into bedroom
  • Open wardrobe hanging space with wooden hangers.
  • Chest of draws with 3 draws

En-suite Shower Room to double bedroom (listed above)

  • Oak Boarded floor with sink and toilet mats.
  • Open shower area with 1 step up into shower area.
  • 1 shower head fixed
  • Thermostatic controls
  • WC with dual flush lever on side of unit
  • Sink with curved edge and lever control mixer tap
  • Heated towel radiator
  • Electric shaver socket
  • shower mat

BEDROOM 3 - Twin room (sleeps 2) - with 2 single beds

  • Oak boarded doorway
  • Oak board floor
  • Twin divan beds, with left hand transfer
  • 2 bedside tables each with individual lamp
  • Chest of draws with 3 draws with small mirror on wall above.
  • Open wardrobe hanging space with wooden hangers.
  • Main light switch is on the wall by door as you go into bedroom

Family Bathroom

  • Oak Boarded floor with sink and toilet mats.
  • Standard size bath with shower over (shower head not fixed)
  • Thermostatic controls
  • WC with dual flush lever on top of unit
  • Sink with curved edge and lever control mixer tap.
  • Heated towel radiator
  • Electric shaver socket
  • Bath mat
2nd Floor

Bedroom 4 - Twin room (s;eeps 2) - with 2 single beds

  • Oak boarded doorway
  • Oak board floor
  • Twin wooden slated beds, with centre transfer only.
  • 2 bedside tables each with individual lamp
  • Chest of draws with 3 draws with free standing mirror
  • Clothes rail with wooden hangers.
  • Main light switch is on the wall by door as you go into bedroom.
  • Beam and vaulted ceiling with 2 velux fire escape windows.
 

Outside Garden Area

  • Enclosed (with gates and stone walling) Flat grassed lawn area
  • Flat gravel area
  • 1 step up/down between grassed area and gravel area
  • Separate flower border
  • 2 steps down into wildflower meadow via gate.
  • Charcol BBQ at fixed height on grassed area
  • Wooden chair seating for 10 with  2 wooden tables 
If you require any information about accessability at Old Cartshed cottage please do not hesitate to contact us either by email enquiries4troutsdale@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01538 300101 and we will do our very best to answer your queries.

 
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