Beck Allans Self Catering Accommodation

Silverhowe, Beck Allans, College Street, Grasmere, Cumbria, England, LA22 9SZ. Tel: 015394 35079
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Self Catering
Apartment 3
Self Catering
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Helvellyn Self Catering Holiday Apartment Access Statement
Introduction
Our self catering apartment is on the first floor of a stone build apartment block in the centre of Grasmere Village. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, if you have any queries, please do call.
Pre-Arrival
  • Situated in the centre of Grasmere village in the heart of the English Lake District, we do enjoy a quiet and peaceful location, yet within 1-2 minutes walking distance of local pubs, restaurants and shops.
  • Approaching by car from the North and North East – exit the M6 motorway at junction 40, head West on the A66 for approximately 10 miles, then South on the B5322 to connect with the A591 to Grasmere for 12 miles. At the Swan Hotel turn right into Broadgate Road and continue down into the village for 0.6 miles, then turn left into our driveway. (Please note our entrance is just 10 yards up College Street)
  • Approaching by car from the South – exit the M6 motorway at junction 36, follow the A591 North West passed Windermere and through Ambleside to Grasmere, at the roundabout turn right into Stock Lane for 0.45 miles and turn right up College Street into our driveway.
  • The main train station is at Windermere, where either a taxi or public bus can be used to travel onwards to Grasmere. Regular services for both are available, and taxis can be booked in advance.
 National Rail Enquiries08457 484 960
 Stagecoach Buses01900 604 589
  • Bus stops are located opposite Barneys Newsagents as well as Heaton Cooper Studio, both stops are approximately 1 minute walk down College Street to the side gate found along Beck Allans property wall, along a level tarred road.
  • Local Taxi services are available.
 Grasmere Taxis015394 35506
 Ambleside Taxis015394 33842
 Kevins Taxis015394 32371
 Windermere Taxis015394 42355
  • Bookings / enquiries can be made via email, telephone, fax or letter.
  • This access statement is available in the website and a hardcopy can be found in the 'Welcome File' in the apartment.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
  • There is an allocated car parking space at the front of the building. Only one car parking space is reserved for each apartment.
  • There is no street parking but there is a public car park at the village entrance.
  • Car park is leveled gravel and even.
  • The entrance is clearly noticeable from the car park; where a bench is available for resting.
Main Entrance & Reception
The main entrance is on ground floor, through the porche at the side of the car park; where there is a resting bench and the apartments' keys are kept on the wall. The combination to collect the keys is sent with confirmation of bookings. Additional keys are available on request
  • The entrance door is 83cm wide and the key lock is 117cm high with an automatic self-closing mechanism. A doormat is in front of the door
  • Inside the front entrance, lighting is on the left hand wall. There is a hall 4 feet wide which leads to the staircase.
  • The staircase is 1 flight to the first floor. The stairs are 20cm high, 27cm deep and 82wide. They have hand rails on the right hand side.
  • Scafell is located in the first floor (up 7 steps), first landing on the staircase) to the left hand side .
The Apartment
  • The door measures 76 cm wide. 198 cm high. The door handle is in the centre of the door the key is located on the right hand side 122cm high.
  • There is a door mat in front of the entrance door. A door closer is fitted.
  • This Apartment forms part of the overall fire escape route. Consequently, there is a 2nd fire door in the lounge with a break glass on the right hand side 148 cm high.
  • The bedroom is on the left hand side of the room. The entrance door is fitted with a door closer and measures 77cm wide. 194 cm high. The door handle is 100 cm high and lies on the right hand. The room contains a standard 137 cm double bed. A separate door in the bedroom which is not fitted with a closer and measures the same dimensions as the Bedroom entrance door provides access to an en-suite Bathroom/wc with shower. However, there are 2 steps down to the bathroom.
  • The Apartment is central heated from a large system which supplies the whole building. It is on a timer enabling it to come on and off each morning and evening. Guest's can control the heating with the radiator thermostats.
  • This is a very comfortable well planned 4 star apartment, however please bear in mind it has 14 stairs with a turn and 2 steps down to the bathroom therefore we would hesitate to recommend it to anyone with sight or walking disabilities.
Grounds and Gardens
  • Grassed garden with seats and table available to all residents of the apartments
  • Small slope from the car park
Additional Information
  • Fire alarms throughout; clear escape routes signed
  • A Welcome Pack is produced in dyslexia friendly font, plus separate folders for all manufacturers’ instruction leaflets and places of interest leaflets.
  • Children’s cot and highchair available for hiring on request (linen provided)
  • Non smoking and no pets allowed in the apartments and grounds
  • Good mobile phone reception
Laundry
  • There is a separate laundry room located in the garage building, to the right, ground floor, leveled entrance
  • Door opens outwards; this is a heavy fire door with automatic self closing mechanism
  • Lighting is uniform; switch located in the left wall
  • There is a standard washing machine, tumble dryer (both front loading); iron and ironing board together with a small clothes line. Charge of £1.00, to be paid into the meter located on the front wall
  • Private boiler on the right wall
Shop
  • Not Available
Leisure Facilities
  • Not Available
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment
  • Not Available
Contact Information


 Silverhowe
 Beck Allans, College StreetTel:  +44 (0) 15394 35079
 Grasmere, CumbriaE-mail:  SelfCatering@beckallans.com
 LA22 9SZWebsite:  www.beckallans.com/SelfCatering.html


 Emergency number:999 - Police, Fire, Ambulance.
 Ambleside Health Centre:015394 32693
 Dentist (Ambleside):015394 32544
 Grasmere Pharmacy:015394 35553
 Westmoorland Hospital:015397 32288
 First Responders:015394 35546



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Silverhowe, Beck Allans, College Street, Grasmere, Cumbria, England.
Telephone +44 15394 35079,    SelfCatering@beckallans.com

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