located in the peaceful village of Hesket Newmarket on the edge of the Northern Fells in the English Lake District

Caldbeck

Access Guide

Introduction

We offer a holiday cottage situated on the edge of the Northern Fells, in the English Lake District National Park. We aim to set out our current facilities and services on offer to enable all visitors to make an informed decision as to whether we meet your access needs.

Pre-Arrival

We have phone, fax and email availability for pre-arrival information.

We have detailed information on our website www.rosecottageinthelakes.co.uk including detailed map of location and directions to the cottage.

Printed, e-mailable and website versions of information about Rose Cottage are available on request (including in large format).

Information regarding public transport is available on request. Distance to nearest town (and train station) – Wigton – is approximately 9 miles (½ hour drive).

We can provide names and telephone numbers of local taxi firms on request We offer a complimentary welcome pack upon arrival and can advise on the delivery of provisions for guests upon request.

Due to the nature of the cottage (grade II listed building), guests may need to make an informed decision regarding accessibility.

For example, guests with visual impairment are greatly welcomed but may consider the accommodation only suitable if accompanied (simply with regard to guest safety) and the building may not be suitable for wheelchair users (due to steps and width of doorways) but please see below for sizes / details when deciding.

Please note – two doorways are restricted height. The front entrance is only 155 cm high and the doorway between the living room and the kitchen is only 180 cm high.

Dogs are welcome at the cottage.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

The car parking area is immediately in front of the cottage on grassy level ground and to the side through the garden double gate (on the driveway).

Entrance There is a small pathway to the front door and a step directly into a small hallway / porch. Width of front entrance door = 77 cm [N.B height = 155cm only] There is an alternative (rear) entrance, to the side of the cottage, which does not have steps and therefore may be more accessible than using the front – grassy – entrance (although this would be the initial entry point on arrival). Width of rear entrance door = 81 cm

Outside Utility Room

There is a small step into the outside utility room.

Width of Outside Utility Door = 63 cm

Public Areas - General (Internal)

There is a step from the living room up to the kitchen.

Width of porch / living room door = 71 cm Width of living room / dining room door = 71 cm

Width of living room / kitchen door = 75 cm [N.B. height = 180cm only]

Width of kitchen / sun room door = 84 cm

Flooring throughout is predominately carpet; although the bathroom, kitchen and sunroom are tiled (ceramic).

Kitchen taps are lever taps.

Lighting is variable.

Number of stairs to bedrooms is 11 and width of staircase = 75cm

Staircase has a full length continuous handrail.

Bedrooms

Width of bedroom 1 door = 70 cm.

Width of bedroom 2 door = 80 cm.

Bathrooms

The bathroom is located on the ground floor with a separate adjacent WC Bathroom taps are lever taps.

Width of bathroom door = 59 cm.

Width of WC door = 71 cm.

Additional Information

If you require any assistance at any time please do ask.

The mobile phone coverage for Vodafone is very good, but other networks can be poor.

Rose Cottage Contact Numbers: Office Number: 016973 45116.

Monday-Friday. 8.30am – 5.00pm.

David Wilde Mobile. 07881 921445.

Out of Hours Emergencies: 016973 45116.

 

Caldbeck Doctors Surgery. 016974 78254, The Surgery, Friars Row, Caldbeck, CA7 8DS.

Out of Hours Medical Assistance: NHS Non-Emergency Number 111. Dentist (Wigton): 016973 42084.

Belle Vue Vets, Wigton 016973 42174, Syke Park, Syke Road, Wigton, CA7 9NE.

The nearest hospital with an Accident & Emergency Unit is: The Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, the address is: Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY. T: 01228 523444. Carlisle is 30 minutes from Rose Cottage.

The nearest public payphone is at the top of the village next to the village shop. It is very important that you read the Fire Risk Assessment in the Cottage Handbook.

Rose Cottage Address:

Rose Cottage, Back Green, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria. CA7 8JG.

Telephone: 016974 78337

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