Access Statement for
South Beer Farmhouse, Clawton
Introduction
South Beer Farmhouse is a traditional Victorian building which stands alone in
a large private garden with access to the front and back doors of the
property. It opened as a self-catering
holiday cottage in 2003. We have tried to provide as much information as
possible in this statement, if you have any queries please do call. We look forward to welcoming you.
Pre-Arrival
We have a detailed website
www.selfcateringcottagesdevon.co.uk with pictures and information on all of our
properties. Please note the translator button for different language
options.
Bookings / enquiries can be made via email -
The nearest bus stop is 1 miles away
in Clawton village or for more frequent service 3 miles away in
Holsworthy. Traveline public transport
information 0870 608 2608 /0871 200 2233 or www.traveline.org.uk
The nearest train station is in Exeter, 45 miles away - there is a limited
bus service calling in Holsworthy en route to Bude.
We offer the facility to hire
wheelchairs and other aides and equipment, please ask for contact details when
booking.
Waitrose and Asda supermarkets now provide a delivery service to this
address. We can also supply eggs from our own chickens and local fruit and veg
and extra logs for the fire if ordered in advance.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
Vehicle access to the property half a
mile up an unmade track well maintained and stoned but can be uneven after
heavy rain or icy weather.
There is access to the open sided barn which provides an undercover gravel
stoned parking area on the left of the track immediately after South Beer
Farmhouse. There is ample parking space for 4 or more vehicles. The parking barn
is supported on the track side by 2 concrete pillars which are 4.27m apart.
This barn also provides storage area for the domestic oil tank and play
equipment. There is a light which can be switched from the left hand side of
the barn at 1.65m from the ground.
This parking area has a rough stone
surface with grassy space outside the front of the parking barn which can be
wet and slippy after rain.
There is a wooden side gate to the garden immediately to the left of the
parking barn with left hand hinge, opens outward allowing a 90cm width access
to a narrow gravel path 2 ms long leading to a narrow set of 5 uneven steps up
- there is no rail and step heights vary from 10 to 15cms. A flag stone path
38cms wide leads across the lawn at the front of South Beer house to join the
main path to the front door.
There is an overhead light fixed to the east corner of the house which is
switched from inside the front porch. This light can be left switched on if we
know that guests are arriving after dark.
To access the main garden gate with no steps up or down from the parking barn,
return back along the access track for 20m. The track is stoned and can be a
little uneven after heavy rain. The front garden gate is metal under a hedge
arch which is 2m high in the middle. The gate has a right hand hinge and opens
outward allowing a 99cms wide access with straight 1m wide concrete path to the
front door.
If you have an exact arrival time, we can arrange to be at the property to
greet you otherwise we will leave the key in a hidden agreed spot, with lights
on if you plan your arrival after dark. We will call on you usually within 24 hours
to check all is satisfactory and you are happy with operating instructions for
heating and household appliances etc.
Arrival at South Beer Farmhouse is by narrow country lanes with single
vehicle access in places, please drive carefully. On departing from the
property please listen for oncoming traffic as visibility is limited.
Dogs are welcome and we provide a dog
basket, old towels, bowls and poop scoop
Main Entrance
The main front door is double glazed with window in the top half. There is a
22cms step over threshold into the front porch. The front door opening is 86cms
wide and 1.93ms high leading into the front porch area which is slate tiled
1.58m x 1.85m with 2 rubber backed door mats. There is a light switch on the
right to operate the porch light and the outside light.
There is a 4cms step up onto the slate threshold for the interior front door
entrance to the hallway. This inner door is wooden with half glazed frosted
glass in the upper half in 4 panes. There are 2 half glazed panels to each side
of the door.
The inner door access is 84cms wide and 2.11m high.
The entrance hall has a diamond quarry tiled floor. The hallway is 4.4m long
to the foot of the stairs and 1.78m wide - this is narrowed by 61 cms to 1.17m
on the left by the sideboard and radiator.
The entrance hall has the main central heating thermostat on the right wall
on entering the house, a smoke alarm on the ceiling, light switches to the
hallway and upstairs landing. There is a single pendulum light in the hall.
There is an understairs cupboard at the back of the hall for storing cleaning
equipment and spare household equipment such as light bulbs and kitchen items.
There are 4 doorways off the main entrance hall. All doorways open to 76cms
wide and are 2.03ms high. They all open into the rooms off the hallway downstairs
shower/wc room/laundry, sitting room 1, sitting room 2, the dining room (access
through dining room to kitchen).
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors
etc
The main staircase leads from the entrance hall to the landing. It has fitted
carpet and leads to the landing. There are 15 steps up the staircase with 2
left hand turns. There is a wooden banister and hand rail on the left with wall
on the right. The steps are each 18cms high.
The landing has fitted carpet. It is galleried with a banister on the
staircase side. There is a chest of drawers with lamp from double socket point.
There are 5 doors from the landing to 4 bedrooms and family bathroom (there is
a further ensuite shower room upstairs).
There is a pendulum light, a noise smoke alarm and radiator.
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies
etc
First right hand door from entrance hall opens into sitting room 2cms
threshold to wooden floor. Wooden floor with slate and green oak fireplace -
decorative only chimney sealed. Double glazed windows to east and south, large
radiator beneath south window. One leather sofa 1.88m long, seat height 46cms.
One fabric covered sofabed - as sofa 2m long, seat height 46cms. Opens to
sprung mattress bed 1.32m wide, 1.83m long, mattress height 49cms with narrow
access to all sides. Coffee table from reclaimed pine 2ft X 3ft X 19ins high.
Occasional table with decorative lamp, central pendulum light - switch to left
of door on entering. 21inch TV with freeview and DVD. Built in cupboards to
right of fireplace with range of games and puzzles. Storage space below with
built in wooden shelving. 3 double socket points around the room.
First left hand door from entrance hall opens into main lounge - original
wooden floorboards with large central rug. 2 X 3 seater sofas and 2 matching
armchairs. Seat height all 46cms. Reclaimed pine coffee table 2ft X 4ft X19ins
high. Reclaimed pine corner TV stand with shelf and drawer below - 40inch flat
screen HD ready, plasma TV with freeview,
DVD player and small selection of dvds. 3ft wide reclaimed pine book
shelf with selection of books and magazines. Original slate fireplace housing
modern log burning stove (left hinge opens outward from handle on the right) with
first basket of logs and kindling provided, fire tools.
Lighting to main lounge - switches on right of entrance to room. 3 wall
uplighters, 1 central pendulum candelabre with 3 lamps, 1 movable table lamp. 3
double socket points located around the room. South facing double glazed window
with radiator beneath.
Dining Room
Dining room entered by second door on the right from entrance hall, slightly
raised entrance to wood laminate floor. Central rectangular dining table from
reclaimed pine - 7ft x 3ft x 30ins high with one leg at each corner access to
all sides. 10 wooden dining chairs with spindle backs, 3 with arms, 7 without -
seat height 18inch/46cms. small bookshelf in alcove with further range of
books. Occasional table with lamp and radio/cd player.
East facing double glazed window, radiator below window, main fuse box to the
left of window. 3 double socket points around the room.
Open fireplace (chimney blocked) with clome oven - decorative only with spot
lighting switched on the right of fireplace.
Laundry
see details for downstairs shower room
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas
Upstairs landing - 5 doors - one
bathroom/one ensuite shower room with narrow doorway and 4 bedrooms. Bedroom doorways
79cms wide X 2m high. Doors are push open for easy access.
Bedroom one - original wooden floorboards, rugs with resist-slip
backing, kingsize bed (5ft wide X 6 ft
long), pocket sprung mattress - height
22inch/56cms with kingsize quilt (feather quilt with cotton cover, polycotton
or organic cotton bedlinen provided, 2 pillows per person throughout some
feather, some manmade and environmentally recycled fibres), reclaimed pine
bedside cabinet to each side of bed with lamps, access to both sides of bed,
(easier access to the leftof bed but furniture can be rearranged if required -
please discuss requirements with owners). Built in hanging wardrobe to left of
chimney breast. Reclaim pine chest of drawers, full length mirror. Double
glazed windows to east with radiator beneath. Light switch on left on entry to
pendulum light from ceiling.
Bedroom two - original wooden floorboards, rugs with resist-slip backing,
standard double bed (4ft 6inch wide X 6 ft long), orthopaedic mattress - height
22inch/56cms and bedding as per bedroom one. Bedside cabinets on either side of
bed with lamps, switch to left of door on entry to pendulum light from ceiling.
Radiator below south facing window. Built in hanging wardrobe beside chimney
breast with left hand hinge, opening into bedroom. Travel cot. Chest of
drawers. Access door to ensuite shower room and toilet, narrow doorway to left
of bed.
Bedroom three original wooden floorboards, rugs with resist-slip backing, 2
X 3ft single beds with access to one side only and single sofabed for extra
person down the middle of twin single beds still allowing access to beds.
Single quilts some manmade fibre and some feather, with organic cotton or
polycotton sheets and covers, 2 pillows per person as above. Reclaimed pine
bedside cabinets with bedside lamps. One pendulum light switched from left of
door entrance. Windows to east and south with radiator below. Built in hanging wardrobe and chest of
drawers. 3 double socket points.
. Bedroom four
L shaped room, with original wooden floorboards and resist-slip rugs, 2 X 3ft
single beds with access to one side only. Quilts, covers and pillows as bedroom
3. 2 chests of drawers with 2 bedside lamps. South facing window, radiator, 2
double socket points. One pendulum light switched from left of door entrance.
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or
Shared]
Downstairs shower room tiled floor, with toilet and basin accessed from
second door on left from main entrance hall. (Formerly the farmhouse dairy)
houses shower cubicle with 21inch/53cms wide access and 11inc/29cms step up
into shower. Glass door opening outward from hinge on left. Plastic non-slip
shower tray. Tiled floor to shower room. Pull cord light switch and radiator on
left wall on entry. Toilet with wooden seat (height 19inch/48cms access to
front and both sides.
Hand basin with individual taps (hot left, cold right) mirror, shaver point
and light above. Triple directional spotlight from centre of ceiling.
Windows on north and west walls with opaque roller blinds. Extractor fan
above shower on movement sensor - please keep bathroom door shut as movement
from hall can trigger extractor fan.
Shower room also houses automatic washing machine and tumble drier, laundry
airing rack and basket with pegs. Both appliances are front opening with left
hinge.
Upstairs family bathroom tiled floor, heated towel rail, bath with mixer
tap and separate over bath shower and glass screen. Hand rails fitted to both
sides of bath, non-slip rubber mat provided.
Toilet and basin with mirror, shaver point and light.
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Ensuite shower room from master bedroom with
tiled floor, heated towel rail, shower cubicle, toilet, basin with mirror,
shaver point and light
Self-Catering Kitchen
Doorway to kitchen from dining room 33inch/84cms wide with 7inch/18cms step
down to heated slated kitchen floor. Fitted kitchen units - worktop height
3ft/91cms. Electric range cooker with 2 ovens, separate grill and plate warmer.
Electric kettle, toaster, hand blender, microwave, 12 place dishwasher.
Stainless steel sink with mixer tap, half sink and single drainer. 3 double
socket points. Instructions for all appliances in box left available for guests
Full range of table crockery, cutlery and glassware, cooking utensils and range
of quality stainless steel saucepans including large stockpot, steamer and
bakeware. Table glasses, mugs, tea cups/saucers, small and large teapot,
cafetiere stored in wall cupboards - lower shelf at 50cms/20inches above
worksurface. All other items stored in below worksurface units.
Double glazed windows to east, north and west with fitted blinds.
Main central heating controls located in cream eye level cupboard with
sliding doors to the right of east facing window. Laminate sheet with control
instructions will be left nearby on kitchen worksurface. Hot water booster system
accessed to the left side of this cupboard if needed in addition to hot water
from solar panels. Switch for extractor fan also located on same cupboard.
Kitchen lighting - 4 directional spot lights from exposed main central roof
beam. Switch on the left of entrance from dining room. Fire blanket and
extinguisher on the right wall on entrance to kitchen.
Double glazed door to utility area on
immediate left entering kitchen from the dining room. 8cm/3inch step over
threshold to slate tiled room 2.44m X 1.6m with Miele upright fridge and 3
drawer freezer, dog bed, towels and bowls. Back door to outside - window top
half, double glazed with left handle and right hand hinge, step over threshold
opening outward onto step, with one step 8inch/20cms step down to concrete
garden path.
Light switch to back porch and outside light on rear of house located with
kitchen lighting switch. Porch has single pendulum light and 2 double socket
points
Outdoor Facilities
The overall garden is about half an acre
The front garden is south facing and laid mainly to lawn with a straight
concrete path down the middle to the front door.
On top of a bank there is a high (about 8ft) mixed dense hedge to the front
screening the lawn from the access track.
There is a rectangular flag stone patio area to the left of the front of the
house 2.5ms X 4ms
There are 2 'wood effect' picnic benches made from recycled plastic ( easy to
maintain but no hot items please) 1.5m X .75m wide - they are very heavy and
would require several people to move them but they can be arranged to suit
guest requirements. A BBQ is provided but may be stored away from the house in
winter - please ask if you require bbq during winter.
There are further plastic garden chairs available if required
The garden to the west of the house is lawn and shrubs with a post and rail
fence, with 'stock' mesh. The lower garden fence has some barbed wire on top to
prevent livestock entering the garden - please beware.
The garden on the west side is lawn on gentle slopes with views over open
fields and wonderful sunsets.
There is a small widlife pond surrounded by low stone wall, covered with
strong 8inch/20cm steel mesh - small children beware.
There is a wooden gate in the west fence which allows guests access to the
neighbouring fields. There may be livestock (usually sheep or horses) but you
are welcome to use the fields for dogs under control and children to play in
(please observe wildlife hygiene rules - clean up after dogs and make sure
hands washed before eating/drinking).
The garden to the north or rear of the house is on 2 levels. Immediately
behind the house is more lawned area and there is a privet hedge to about 7ft
sheltering the house from the rear. There is a stone well with 2ft high walls,
with secure steel mesh and solid wood cover.
There is a wooden recycing and bin shelter with facilities for storing
domestic rubbish and recycling.
There is an outdoor tap and short hose on the back of the house for washing
dogs/outdoor equipment etc
There is a narrow concrete path from the back door down the garden leading to
4 wood and gravel steps to the lower garden laid mainly to lawn with shrubs
along east border beside wooden clad hay barn and evergreen hedge along north
boundary.
There is a fold away 'whirlygig'
drying line in the lower lawn.
The sewage system is located in a corner to the west of the lower garden -
please do not walk or stand on the tank. It is emptied and serviced regularly.
It is vital that guests do not dispose of sanitary products, nappies or hygiene
wipes down the toilet as this interferes with the filter system and can cause
problems.
There is a narrow flagstone path from the back door to the east of the
property which leads to a gate into the old farmyard. Unless both South Beer
Farmhouse and the Stone Barn have been booked together there is no access
through this gate.
All guests have access to Beer Mill Nature Trails from the garden gate - 130
acres of waymarked trails with rest points, activity points and information
boards along the way. You will need robust footwear (ideally wellington boots)
for most of the year and sensible protective clothing. For further advice
please visit Nature Trails page of the website.
Additional Information
South Beer Farmhouse is a no smoking property. Smoking is permitted outside
the property please beware of fire and extinguish all cigarettes etc safely. Do
not leave around the garden or parking area. Ash trays are provided beneath
kitchen sink.
. Central
heating is switched off from end of May into September as an energy saving
measure. Hot water is provided by solar panels and green electricity back up
system. Central heating can be requested during this period but there may be an
additional charge to cover the cost of domestic fuel oil.
Due to wildlife and nature work fireworks and sky lanterns are NOT permitted
Dogs are welcome at all our properties and we provide a large dog bed, old
towels and bowls
We do ask that dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms or bathrooms or on the furniture.
We ask that dogs sleep in the utility
room or their own travel pen at night and that guests pick up after their dogs
immediately.
We are happy to 'dog sit' in our kennel at Beer Mill if you would like
to go out without your dog - pets cannot be left unattended in the houses.
.Sadly there has been some damaged caused by chewing/scratching dogs and we
must ask that owners are prepared to cover the full cost of any damage or we
will have to levy a damage deposit (which we do not want to do - we prefer to
trust our guests)
Address:
Address: Address: Beer Mill Farm, Clawton, Nr Holsworthy, Devon
EX22 6PF
Telephone: 01409 253 093
Email:
Website: www.selfcateringcottagesdevon.co.uk
Local equipment hire companies: Launceston Mobility Centre 01566 774
030
Telephone:
01409 253 093
Future Plans
2010/11we have put a new roof on South Beer Farmhouse with super insulation,
completely rewired the electrics of the house to comply with current building
regulations and safety standards, there is a new central heating boiler and
radiators all with thermostatic controls and new solar panels to help reduce
the carbon emissions from our business and your holiday. There is a new oak
kitchen and appliances. In 2011 we began generating electricity from our own
photovoltaic panels. We have redecorated inside and outside of the property. Going
forward routine maintenance is ongoing during quieter times of year and on
changeover days so that South Beer Famhouse will always remain at a high
standard for your holiday. Please notify us immediately if you have any cause
for concern.
Contact Telephone and Email Address
We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if
you have any comments please phone 01409253093 or email
Updated October 2011