Access Statement for Moorlands Cottage
Property Details
Moorlands
Newton on the Moor
Northumberland
NE65 9JX
Telephone in the property: 01665 581185
Introduction
Moorlands provides self catering facilities for up to 6 people and a baby, with
the addition of a travel cot.
Moorlands is a detached three bedroomed split level bungalow which provides flexible,
modern and elegant accommodation. The house is suitable for those with difficulties with
stairs as there are two bedrooms and bathroom/shower room on the ground floor, with
wood floors throughout.
1 medium or large or up to 2 small, well behaved dogs are also welcome under strict
house rules which are available to view on our website www.coquet-cottages.co.uk and
are also provided at the time of confirming the booking.
Moorlands has a large driveway and the village is easily accessed from the A1. Newton
on the Moor has a renowned public house/restaurant, The Cook and Barker, with
shopping facilities available in nearby Alnwick and Morpeth.
A house telephone is provided, which has outgoing calls barred without payment debit or
credit card. Incoming calls are permitted free of charge. The telephone number of the
cottage is provided alongside directions and key collection instructions and at the top of
this statement. Calls to emergency numbers are free of charge. Mobile reception is very
good throughout the cottage.
Smoke detectors are provided on both floors of the cottage and a fire blanket and first
aid kit is provided in the kitchen.
No smoking is permitted in the house.
Pre-Arrival
Marketing
Marketing is carried out via the internet. Moorlands is advertised for letting via Coquet
Cottages, who handle all bookings administration. The extensive website provides
detailed information on the house, along with availability information and online booking.
The web address is www.coquetcottages.co.uk.
Enquiries
All enquiries are directed to the Booking Agent, Coquet Cottages.
Bookings
Bookings can be either made directly on-line, by telephone, fax, email or letter.
Website Accessibility
The website is fully W3C compliant.
This access statement can be viewed online via the Coquet Cottages website and is
available either in printed format via the website or electronic format upon request.
Location
Moorlands is situated in the heart of the conservation village of Newton on the Moor, with
access to A1 is less than 1 mile away. The post code of NE65 9JX is often picked up by
sat navs as the top of the village. A precise location is provided via a link to Google maps
from the Moorlands webpage, but the easy way to find the house is to locate the Cook
and Barker in the village and the house is directly east of their front door. The nearest
town is Alnwick, 7.5 miles north.
Grocery Provisions
Grocery provisions may be ordered online, via several stores including Asda, Tesco’s,
Food Local Food (locally sourced organic groceries suppliers) and Rothbury Wines, for
delivery to the house either prior to or after arrival. Any specific requirement may be
handled by Coquet Cottages upon request, for which there may be a small charge
depending upon the request.
The nearest shop-mobility scheme is at Newcastle, 18 miles south.
Welcome Pack
A Welcome pack is provided which typically comprises the following but is subject to
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A selection of teas, coffees and sugar in sachet format
A carton of fresh milk
A packet of biscuits or home-made cake
A small loaf of locally baked bread
A jar of locally made jam
A pack of butter
A bottle of wine
Complimentary toiletries for adult guests (hotel sized 30ml bottles usually)
A bottle of mineral water for all adults guests
One/two toilet rolls
Kitchen roll, foil and cling film are usually provided but cannot be guaranteed
A local Northumbrian Gazette (published weekly on a Thursday)
Fresh flowers
Sweets and fruit juice for children
A treat, toilet bags and a dog towel for dogs
Equipment Hire
Equipment hire services are available locally; please contact Coquet Cottages for advice.
Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
Parking for several cars is available on the gated driveway.
Entry into the Property
From the driveway, access to the house is via a very slight slope with a couple of small
steps into the house. Access to the house is by either by the front door or patio doors. .
The front door is timber, part-glazed with decorative glass and there are several outside
lights which are lit for guests’ arrival. There is both traditional lock at mid height. Only
one key is required to open the front door. Keys for the patio door are available once
inside the house.
Keys for gaining access to the cottage are retrieved from a key safe located to the left
side of the front door, at shoulder height, and has a combination lock. A code is provided
alongside directions prior to arrival. It is recommended that if the party splits up, that
the key is kept in the key safe so that either person can gain access to the cottage at any
time if they keep the code with them. Lights are lit outside the cottage and in the lounge
to aid initial entry and familiarisation with the cottage.
Contact details of the owners, in case of any problems in accessing the house, are
provided with directions and key collection instructions.
There are metal or wooden threshes at the doorways between most rooms. Contrast
between flooring and skirting’s and doors is good.
The hallway and floors throughout are fitted with solid Oak.
Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc.
The split level cottage has the main accommodation on the ground floor and a bedroom
suite, and laundry on lower ground floor, accessed by wood covered stairs. There is no
lift. Each floor has only one level - there are no steps between areas within one floor. The
stairs consist of 1 main flight onto a small landing. There is a small wall at hand height
for the full length of stairs. Ceiling spot lights provide very good light for the stairwell
during the day.
Lounge
The lounge is accessed from the hallway via an oak door with a standard handle.
The lounge is covered in solid oak flooring and there is a large rug in front of the
fireplace. There are 3 sofas, with covers and a large coffee table. There are 3 side tables
and lamps creating an ample relaxed sitting area.
There is a large oak dining table and 8 high-back dining chairs. There is a wood-burning
stove housed in a sandstone inglenook fireplace for which an initial supply of logs,
kindling and firelighters are provided between October and April. Further supplies can be
purchased from the garages in Alnwick and Morpeth.
There are 2 oak bookshelves with books and DVD’s. There is a large glazed unit with
glasses, cutlery and tablecloths for dining etc. There are board games and jigsaws in the
cupboard.
There is a large flat-screen digital TV which has a DVD player and Sky Family channels.
There is also a Bose speaker system with an iPhone dock.
Instructions for all equipment in the cottage can be found at the back of the Guest
Information File.
Lighting in the lounge/dining area is excellent, with ceiling down-lighters throughout.
Self-Catering Kitchen
The kitchen is open plan and has an extensive range of fitted units with central shaped
oak breakfast bar and fitted appliances. It leads open plan to the garden room with
arched windows and doors opening to the front lawn and recessed patio area.
Kitchen appliances and facilities:
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Dual fuel cooking range
Extractor fan with integral light above the hob.
Large American style fridge freezer
Microwave
Dish washer
Electric kettle and toaster
Most crockery is stored in deep drawers and cupboards beneath breakfast bar.
Pans and cooking dishes are stored at below bench height level either side of cooking
range. Cutlery is stored at waist height. Cups and mugs are stored at chest level
cupboards.
The boiler is situated in the garage which is situated to the side of the cottage and
accessed from outside only by way of a door fob, which is provided in the kitchen. The
boiler is set by the owners according to the season, which again is set by the owners but
can be altered if absolutely necessary. The radiators can be adjusted if the house is too
warm at any time. The refuse bins are at the side of the garage. There is a fortnightly
collection system in place for blue bins (recyclable items) and green bins (general
household waste), full details are provided in the Guest Information.
Bedrooms
There is 1 bedroom suite on the lower floor and 1 double and 1 twin bedroom located on
the ground floor; all have wood floors.
The master bedroom suite has a spacious dressing room, sitting area with two high back
armchairs and patio doors to the garden and private patio. It has a super king bed a
medium firmness pocket sprung mattress, high quality quilt and bed-linen. Pillows are a
mixture of feather and synthetic. Synthetic bedding can be provided on request for
those with an allergy to feathers. There is a full master bathroom with separate shower
and bath. There is a small laundry room with washer and dryer, sink and tea making
facilities accessed from the bedroom suite. A TV is provided which has the full range of
Sky family channels.
The double bedroom is on the ground floor and has a full bathroom and patio doors to
the paved ground floor balcony and a private sitting area.
The twin bedroom has 2 full sized single divan beds, each pushed against the walls on
either side of the room, with a lamp in between. There is a double wardrobe and a
separate shower room accessed across the hallway.
Grounds
Moorlands has very large enclosed gardens throughout with several sheltered patio and
sitting areas. There is a raised patio with glazed balcony at the rear which is accessed
from the front room, bedroom or external stairs. There are further sitting areas in the
garden and greenhouse. The front garden has two main stoned patio areas with a
selection of chairs and tables. The side patio area can be accessed by stairs or from the
garden itself.
Dogs
1 large or medium dog or up to 2 small dogs are welcome and a bowl of water is left for
them in the kitchen to enable a drink upon arrival. A dog towel, a treat and dog toilet
bags (for each dog) are provided. Dog beds and fleece blankets are available to hire by
arrangement for a small additional charge – see the booking form or enquire direct to
Coquet Cottages.
Dogs are not on any furniture. They must be kept in the kitchen area overnight. They
are not permitted to be left in the cottage unattended at any time. Coquet Cottages offer
a dog sitting service if you wish to visit attractions or dine out where dogs are not
permitted. Please contact them direct to arrange, there is a small hourly charge paid
directly to the sitter.
Additional Information
Advice is provided in the Guest Information File of what to do in the event of an
emergency, ie: where the exits are and advice on where to store keys.
Emergency torches are provided in bedside tables to aid escape in the event of a power
failure.
Dogs are permitted under strict house rules, which will be provided upon enquiry and
upon booking.
Emergency contact numbers are provided both at the time of booking and in a clearly
labelled Guest Information File. Emergency service numbers are kept next to the cottage
telephone.
Owner
Mrs Joan Trench
Agent
COQUET COTTAGES
Pinegarth
2 Station Road
Warkworth
Northumberland
NE65 0XP
Telephone: 01665 710 700
Email: info@coquet-cottages.co.uk
Website: www.coquet-cottages.co.uk
Hours of operation: Coquet Cottages office is open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday
and 10am to 4pm at weekends. An answerphone will be use in on bank holidays and at
times during weekends, please leave a message as they are picked up periodically during
these periods. The owners are contactable at any time. Their contact details are
provided in an information file in the cottage.
Local Services
Local equipment hire companies: Available upon request from Coquet Cottages.
Local public transport numbers: Available upon request from Coquet Cottages.
Local accessible taxi numbers: Available upon request from Coquet Cottages.
Local Services
We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments
please phone 01665 710 700 or email info@coquetcottages.co.uk.