Access Statement for Honeysuckle Cottage, Petworth

West Sussex

Honeysuckle Cottage is a delightful one bedroom cottage situated down a private track over looking The Shimmings Valley just to the North of Petworth Town centre.

Petworth House is a 5 minute walk to the entrance of the House.

The cottage is adjacent to the A283 to the north of the town centre

After turning of North Street there is a private track which is situated 50 metres south of the mini roundabout, Proceed down the track which after a slight right turn leads you to the cottage and parking space 50 metres on the right hand side of the track. The track and car park space is laid mainly to shingle.

Bookings can be made, via telephone, e mail or online.

Directions can be e mailed or posted on request

The nearest railway station is Pulborough which is about 15 minutes by car or taxi.

The nearest airport is London Gatwick and Heathrow both of which are about one hours drive

There is an informative information folder in the cottage

One car parking place is reserved for the cottage 20 metres from the cottage front door. From the car parking space there is a set of three brick built steps 14 cms depth and rise with an adjacent wrought iron railing which leads to a gentle up sloping concrete path which ends at the cottage front door.

Cars can be parked opposite the allocated spaces for short periods of time.

One standard external front door leads directly to the lounge.

The entrance width is 83 cms with a level  step into the cottage.

The entrance is lit with one outside light plus two other security lights which illuminate after dark.

A small security container for a spare key is located to the left of the door

The access code is available from the owners or by prior arrangement for out of hours arrivals.

Two wooden steps lead from the lounge into the kitchen, 25 cm deep and 21cm in rise both have non slip tread on each step.

One square pine staircase which curves round like a spiral is situated in the far corner of the kitchen. Each step rises 12 cm and has non slip tread on each step

A small landing at the top of the stairs contains a double built in pine cupboard/ wardrobe complete with hanging rails, shelves and on the other side of the cupboard ample space for vacum cleaner, iron, ironing board two spare walking jackets and umbrella. Plenty of space to hold suitcase.

The sitting room is fitted with carpet and two tread mats by the front door and double patio doors which lead onto a brick patio with small step of 10 cm down. There is also a double window to the side of the front door. A very light and bright space.

Furniture comprises of one double sofa, one pine welsh dresser, one pine tv unit, one pine cd unit and one pine coffee table which contains radio, cd player and ipod docking station

One pine dresser contains glasses, the cottage file, selection of dvds, books and games.

One pine tv unit with Samsung 26 inch TV. Also freeview dvd player and a VHS tape player is available

The lighting is supplied by two halogen lights in the ceiling and other table lamps.

From the lounge into the kitchen are two pine steps with non slip tread (12 cm in depth)

The kitchen floor is high quality white washed laminate floor boards.

There are two sets of windows with square panels which give a light and bright area

There is a dining table and chairs for 4 people

The hob and oven are both electric

There is a fridge and separate freezer

The kitchen is fully equipped with cream country style units with pine knobs and work surface are of mottle effect.

There is also a washer/dryer in the kitchen

There are several halogen lights in the kitchen which are also on a dimmer switch.

Over the dining table there is an additional wall light which is also on a dimmer switch

There is also a fire extinguisher on the wall and a fire blanket in case of fire.

Instrucitons on the use of all kitchen appliances can be found in the yellow folder which is kept in the welsh dresser situated in the lounge

There is also a gas central heating boiler which can be timed to operate in all rooms with thermostatic valves.

Hot water is supplied on demand through a combination boiler

There is a small garden which is enclosed by fence for more privacy and also a small patio area which has several pots which are well stocked in the Summer months. There is also a wrought iron table and two chairs, cushions provided.

Excellent view of the Shimming valley to the east

Waste disposal bins and re-cycling bins are available a few metres from the cottage. There is a samll access entry 2o metres from the front door, through a small courtyard. ~this entry also provides easy access to North street, Petworth Park, House and the town centre

Mobile phone coverage is good

No fixed landline at the cottage

No animals allowed at the cottage as there are no facilities to care for them

No smoking policy applies in the property

Honeysuckle Cottage is situated in a lovely rural area with stunning views of The Shimmings valley and is surrounded by areas of outstanding beauty and countryside

There is a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, two fire extinguishers and an escape ladder from the bedroom down to ground level in the event of fire.

Honeysuckle Cottage

309B North Street

Petworth

West Sussex

Booking address is

Michelle Whitehead

Bay Tree House

125 Manor Way

Aldwick Bay

Bognor Regis

West Sussex

PO21 4HN

Telephone

07798 - 735119

00 44 7798 735119

E mail michellewhitehead@fsmail.net