Access Statement for Plawsworth Hall Services Cottages and Apartments



Introduction

Plawsworth Hall aims to ensure all of our guests have the most comfortable stay possible. Please take a few moments to review the access statement below to ensure that we can meet your needs. I would advise anyone that wishes to book to speak with myself so that we can suggest a property that best meets your criteria.

 
Pre-Arrival

• Please ensure that the management are clear as to what your requirements are. We allocate properties well before arrival and we need to be aware of any specific needs in order to provide you with the most suitable property.

 
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• Many car parking areas are available on a first come first serves basis. A dedicated parking space can be made available for anyone requiring to be nearer to a specific property. All of our parking areas are Tarmac/ Blocked paving.
• Full street lighting is provided.
• The contact details are clearly displayed next to our onsite office
• 1-4 have a dedicated parking on an incline however other level parking options are available.
• There are 3 steps to the courtyard from the main car park. however a dropdown kerb is available via a short detour. Properties 1-26 all have a step of  10 - 20 cm at their entrance. Numbers 5,6,11,12,15,22, 27,28 have 15 – 17 have 15 outdoor stairs to the door. Numbers 18,19 have 16, 15cm internal stairs to the properties entrance.
 

 
Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

• Office is on site in the Farmhouse with 1 small step at the covered entrance.

 
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

The limited amount of public areas/corridors are well lit and free from obstruction.

 
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

• N/A

 
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

• Sleeping areas are upstairs in numbers 1,2,3,4,8,13,14, 
• In 27 and 28, 2 bedrooms are upstairs.
• In all other properties all bedrooms are at the same level as the living area.
• At least 1 double bed in each property with lots of space either side for easy access.

 
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]

• Numbers 1- 26 have showers located over the baths.
• Standard height wash basins and w/c
• Numbers 22, 27 and 28 have walk in shower cubicles

 
Self-Catering Kitchen

• Units and sink with worktop at standard height. Not designed for wheelchair use.

 
Additional Information

• In the event of an emergency dial 999 for Police, Fire & Ambulance
• NHS direct  08454647

 
Address:  H Johnson
  Plawsworth Hall Farm,
  Chester-le-street,
  co.Durham,DH2 3LD

 
Telephone:  Office 0191 3710251
  Mobile 07729396839
  Evening 01913711529

 
Fax:  01913712101

 
Email:  plawsworth@aol.com

 
Website:  www.plawsworth.com

 
Hours of operation:  8am - 5pm Monday to Saturday

 
Local accessible taxi numbers:  Macs 0191 384 1329

 
Future Plans

• Facilities are constantly being improved with an ever increasing emphasis on accessibility and safety.

 
Contact Telephone and Email Address

 

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone 01913710251 or email plawsworth@aol.com

 

 

Created: 15 September 2010