Access Statement – Henshaw Barn

Henshaw Barn is set in unlit countryside.
A private road begins at Henshaw farm. Henshaw Barn is attached to the farm house. The road is gravelled and ends at Henshaw Barn.
There is a gravelled parking area for 3 cars directly in front of the house.
Solar powered and sensor lighting will operate at night.
There are wall lights at entrance and exit points.
A wooden gate directly opposite the parking area leads into the garden.
The paved path is flat and even.
The main entrance to the house is to the left. This is a private entrance for guests.
The wooden front door has a window and a door knocker. There are no steps.
There is a steel outdoor mat.

The main reception area, with seating, also acts as a garden room. It is well lit. The floor surface is tiled with a secure coir mat at the entrance. There are exposed stone walls and original beams. The external door is 198cm high x 84cm wide. There is a smoke alarm.
The reception area leads directly into the dining area, which is situated at the top end of the family sitting room entrance through a door 198cm high by 74cm wide. The area is carpeted and covered with a hardwearing jute rug.
The dining table is rectangular and seats 6. All guests sit at this table. The chairs do not have arms but one can be provided if required.
A buffet table exists for guests to help themselves. Assistance can be given if required. All hot meals are served at the table.
Stairs lead directly from the dining area to the first floor.
The bedrooms and the guest sitting room are on the first floor.
There are 13 stairs; one large stair 15cm high x 90cm wide x 94cm deep and 12 stairs 20cm high x 84cm wide.
The stairs are carpeted, bannistered and have a handrail.
There is a smoke alarm at the top of the stairs.

Situated on the left at the top of the stairs, entrance door 194cm high x 73cm wide.
Bedroom 1 has a super king bed 60cm high, which can be converted into 2 single beds. There is ample space on each side of the bed. The room is carpeted, has beams, shutters at the windows and plenty of natural light.
The outward opening door to the en-suite shower room is 197cm high x 76cm wide. The floor and surfaces are tiled.
There is a step 14cm high x 18cm wide in front of the shower cubicle, with a raised edge 14cm high to step over into the cubicle.
The shower cubicle is 74cm square with an inward opening bi-fold door. The door is 180cm high. The shower uses mixer taps to control the temperature and flow. Safety shower mats are provided.
The basin is curve fronted with a clear space beneath. The taps have lever handles.
There is an over mirror light with a shaver point.
There is an extractor fan and heated towel rail.
The Velux window is electrically operated.

To access bedroom 2, turn right at the top of the stairs.
The landing is carpeted with an exposed stone wall and original beams.
Bedroom 2 is entered by a door 198cm high x 81cm wide. It is immediately adjacent to the private bathroom.
The room is carpeted with original beams and plenty of natural light. One window has a shutter.
The double bed is metal and brass from the Victorian/Edwardian era. A posture spring mattress sits on a bed base, raising the height of the bed to 82cm. There is ample space on each side of the bed.

The bathroom is directly next door to Bedroom 2 entered through a door 196cm high x 84cm wide. It is a spacious, beamed room containing a large bath with a shower over. Guests will need to step into the bath to use the shower. The bath panel is 58cm high. The floor and surface are tiled.
There is a toughened glass shower screen in situ. Safety shower and bath mats are provided. The shower uses mixer taps to control the temperature and flow.
Bath and basin taps have lever handles.
The basin is square fronted with a space beneath.
There is an over mirror light with a shaver point.
There is an extractor fan and a heated towel rail.
The Velux window is electronically operated.

The guest sitting room lies midway between Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2, entered by a door 198cm high x 84cm wide.
The room is carpeted and has original beams.
The original hay door has become a door/window. It has limited headroom. Care must be taken when opening the door. There is a safety rail in place.
A smaller window has a shutter.

The garden can be accessed from the guest entrance or from the door within the dining area, 197cm high x 84cm wide.
The area immediately around the house is paved, supplemented by gravel paths.
The raised area facing the guest entrance has a set of 4 steps at each end, linked by a gravel path.
A small pond is fronted by paving.
Seating is available throughout the garden.

Emergency procedures are fully explained with the guest information books within each of the bedrooms and can be reported verbally on request.

We are more than happy to assist with the carrying of luggage etc. and will be delighted to answer any further queries you may have.