This access statement does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with access needs, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our guests/visitors. Access Statement for “Sand Pails” Sand Pails, 7 Saints Way, Little Petherick, Nr Padstow PL27 7QT, CORNWALL Introduction Sand Pails is a 2 bedroom holiday home on the Camel estuary. The property sleeps up to 4 people. The nearest amenities, including shops and restaurants are located in Padstow about ten minutes’ drive away. The closest restaurant is Old Mill Bistro in Little Petherick village, within a few minutes’ walk from Sand Pails. For bookings please contact Beach Retreats on 01637 861 005 or visit www.beachretreats.co.uk Pre-arrival Information The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway 22 miles (30min by car) from Sand Pails. Local bus route 11A runs between Liskeard, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow, stopping at Little Petherick. For timetables please visit https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk. The nearest airport - Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) is located 11 miles (20 min drive) South from Little Petherick. Taxis can be ordered at the airport on arrival. For pre-booking a taxi we recommend Trenance Cars, tel 01637 262626. Accessible taxis are available on request from A2B taxi, tel 01872 272989. There are no mobility hire shops in the area, we recommend http://www.mobilityhire.com, tel 01684 275626. Arrival, Parking and Key Collection From the A30 heading south, exit at Bodmin following the A389 towards Wadebridge. At Wadebridge, take the A39 towards Newquay and then the A389 signed St Issey and Little Petherick. At the centre of the village turn right following signs for the car park over the small bridge before St Petroc's Church as you head towards Padstow. Go through the car park and continue along the lane which runs adjacent to the river which is on the right. The property is on the right hand side and is clearly marked with number 7. Parking is available for 1 car in the clearly marked parking space next to the cottage. Visitor parking is not available but there is a pay and display car park 100m from the property. The car parking surface is level with block pavement. Key collection details will be provided with your booking confirmation. Entrance to Property There’s level access from the parking space to the front door. The entrance is well lit. The entry door to the apartment is 78cm/30.7’’ wide and step free. The door opens into a small entrance hall. Entrance hall The entrance hall has a tiled floor and is well lit by spotlights. Level access to the sitting/dining room, the shower room and Bedroom 2. Sitting/dining room The open plan kitchen/living area has a 3-seater sofa, an armchair and a TV stand. The dining area has a 76cm/30’’ tall table with 74cm/29’’ clear space underneath and 4 chairs without armrests. The dining area opens into the kitchen, leaving ample space around the table. The flooring is laminate with a short pile rug; the room is well lit by dual aspect windows, spotlights and a floor lamp. 2 x 75cm/29.5’’ wide doors lead from the sitting area to the patio. Kitchen The kitchen has contemporary fitted units including oven, induction hob, microwave oven, fridge with a freezer compartment and a washing machine. The oven is 72cm/28.3’’ high with a drop down door. The microwave is located on the worktop at the height of 89cm/35’’. The worktops and the basin are at the height of 89cm/35’’, the basin has a dual control mixer tap. Crockery & glasses are located in the wall units at the height of 138cm/4’6’’ but can be moved down to the worktop on request. The small fridge with a freezer compartment is located on the floor level. The washing machine is built into the lower level cupboards and is front loading. The kitchen area has a tiled floor. The furnishings and floor have a good colour contrast; the room is well lit by spotlight. Bedrooms Bedroom 1 is located upstairs and can be accessed by a spiral staircase. The staircase is 60cm/23.6’’ wide and has a hand rail on the right. There are 13 steps up, each 20cm/8’’ tall. Bedroom 2 is located downstairs and has level access from the sitting area. BEDROOM 1 Bedroom 1 is upstairs opposite the landing. The door opening is 72cm/28.3’’ wide. The bedroom is decorated in neutral colours and has a laminated floor. The bed is a 150cm/5ft king size with a height of 61cm/24’’ from the floor to the top of the mattress and 29cm/11.4’’ clear space underneath. The widest space around the bed is 115cm/3’9’’. Bedroom fittings include a bedside cabinet, a chest of drawers, an armchair, a wall mounted TV and a wardrobe with a clothes rail at the height of 145cm/4’9’’. Furniture can be moved. The bedroom is well lit by spotlights and a bedside light. 2 x 39cm/15.3’’ wide doors open onto a balcony. BEDROOM 2 Bedroom 2 is downstairs and can be accessed through the sitting area. The door opening is 79cm/31’’ wide. The bedroom is decorated in neutral colours and has a laminated floor. The room has a 90cm/3ft single bed with a height of 53cm/21’’ from the floor to the top of the mattress and 31cm/12.2’’ clear space underneath. The widest space around the bed is 117cm/3’10’’. There is a further single pull-out bed stored under the single bed; the floor space will be very restricted when the bed is set up. Bedroom fittings include a bedside cabinet and a wardrobe with a clothes rail at the height of 146cm/4’9’’. Furniture can be moved. The bedroom is well lit by spotlights and a bedside light. Bathroom The family bathroom is located upstairs. The access to the bathroom is restricted by the staircase; the door opening is 49cm/19.3’’ wide. The bathroom has a bath and WC. There’s no overhead shower. The bath is 55cm/21.6’’ tall and 60cm/23.6’’ wide and has handles on both sides. The toilet seat is 39cm/15.3’’ tall. The basin has hot and cold water faucets and is at the height of 77cm/30.3’’. The bathroom has a tiled floor and is well lit by a skylight and spotlights. Shower room The shower room is downstairs on the left from the entrance. The door opening is 64cm/25.2’’ wide. The shower enclosure has a 15cm/6’’ tall step and a 52cm/20.4’’ wide opening. The shower enclosure measures 85 x 115cm/33.4’’ x 3’9’’. The controls are at the height of 145cm/4’9’’. The toilet seat is 39cm/15.3’’ tall. The wash basin has a single lever mixer tap and is at the height of 85cm/33.4’’. The bathroom has a tiled floor and is well lit by a window and spotlights. Utility room and storage The storage cupboard is located upstairs next to Bedroom 1. No storage is available downstairs or outside. Outside Area The cottage has a large patio that can be accessed through the sitting area. The doors are 2 x 75cm/29.5’’ wide with a 15cm/6’’ step. The patio furniture includes a table and chairs with armrests. There’s a balcony upstairs that can be accessed through Bedroom 1. The door to the balcony is 78cm/30.7’’ wide and step free. The balcony measures 140 x 165cm/4’7’’ x 5’5’’ and has 2 chairs. Additional Information The property is non-smoking. The apartment has electric heating. There is a feather mattress topper in the main bedroom, which can be removed on request. Non-allergenic bedding is available. Light switches are at the height of 120cm/3’11’’. The property is pet friendly. The nearest hospital with minor injuries unit is located in Boundary Road in Bodmin, PL31 2QT. Telephone 01208 251300, opening hours 08:00 – 22:00 daily. The nearest A&E with 24hr service is located at Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) in Truro, TR1 3LJ, telephone 01872 253 111. .