Luccombe Access Statement
INFORMATION
Access Statement for Luccombe Cottage
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Introduction
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Luccombe is located at the east end of the
South Barn & is one of the 12 self catering cottages at duddings
Pre-arrival
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We have a website. The URL is https://www.duddings.co.uk It contains full information about our
cottages, facilities and areas of local interest.
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Bookings can be made on-line
here -: https://www.duddings.co.uk/book-now.html
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Local buses will stop outside
of our entrance gate – either flagged down (if you want to get on) or by
request to the driver
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The nearest train station
(Taunton) is 25 miles away. There are taxis available at the station and a bus
service to Minehead which stops at Dunster Steep (approximately 2 miles away).
Local taxis can be arranged to collect or drop off from Dunster Steep.
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With a minimum of 3 days’
notice, we can arrange for milk to be put in your fridge for your arrival, and
papers can be ordered for your stay.
Arrival, Car Parking Facilities & Reception
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Duddings is located on the
A396 approximately 1.75 miles south of Dunster.
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We have a large gravel car
park. When travelling from Dunster, pass the main gate, and continue approximately
150 yards further down the road where you will find the car park on the right.
Walk down the gravel drive, through the courtyard & under the thatched
archway to reach the main house. Please ring the bell located to the right of
the main house doorway for reception.
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Your car can be unloaded
direct from the car park or brought down into the courtyard but must be
returned to the main car park afterwards.
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You will be personally shown
into your cottage & given the keys.
Luccombe Entrance
& General
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Luccombe is
approx. 100 yards from the gravel car park.
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The main entrance (82 cms) is from
the courtyard. Up 1 small step to the entrance hall. The double bedroom &
en-suite is to the left. Straight ahead up 9 steps to the upper ground floor.
The 2 twin bedrooms are on the left & the bathroom is on the right.
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The rear entrance is at the
end of the corridor where the doorway is 74 cms wide.
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Central heating is from the
biomass boiler The controls are located in he corridor on the upper ground
floor.
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The 2 smoke alarms are in the corridor
& in the lounge/kitchen/diner
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There is a built-in cupboard
under the stairs for coat hanging.
Bedroom 1 (Lower
Ground Floor)
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Double bed (4’6”) with 2
bedside cabinets with lamps.
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Large chest of drawers
&built-in wardrobe.
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Flooring is oak.
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En-suite with Mira Electric
shower.
Bedroom 2 (Upper
Ground Floor)
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2 Single beds, with chest of
drawers & 2 lamps in between.
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Built-in wardrobe &
shelves.
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Flooring is oak.
Bedroom 3 (Upper
Ground Floor)
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2 Single beds, with bedside
cabinet & lamp in between.
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Chest of Drawers & built-in
wardrobe.
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Flooring is oak.
Bathroom (Upper Ground Floor)
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Bath with Mira electric shower
over.
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Flooring is laminate.
Open Plan Kitchen/ Lounge/Diner (Upstairs) – 18’ x 17’
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Stairs linking the ground
floor and the first floor run from the hallway
(12 steps).
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Rectangular pine table & 6
chairs with padded seats & no arms.
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Flooring is oak.
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Electric Dimplex Springborne Optiflame Coal Stove
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3-seater & 2-seater sofas
& 1 armchair.
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TV & DVD player with
remote controls.
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Torch acts as emergency
lighting.
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Kitchen has built-in electric
oven with ceramic hob. The fridge is free-standing & has a separate freezer compartment. Dishwasher & Washing
Machine (some with drying capabilities). Tumble Drier & additional freezer
space is available in our Information room.
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Hot water is constant from the
biomass boiler.
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Public Areas – Swimming Pool Complex (wheel-chair friendly)
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· The swimming pool complex is located below our main car park approx. 100 yards from the cottages along a level gravel path.
· The main door to the swimming pool block is up a small ramp through a large outward-facing door and opens into a small reception area.
· To the left is a doorway to the function room.
· To the right is the entrance to the swimming pool via a coded lock.
Indoor Heated Swimming pool & Spa Bath
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· It is open all year from approximately 9.30am until 8.00pm and is unmanned.
· The water is heated to 30 degrees by the biomass boiler
· Children under the age of sixteen (16) years must be supervised.
· The pool is flat-bottomed – overall depth of 42 inches. Diving is not permitted.
· There are four steps down into the pool.
· There are 3 sets of tables & chairs beside the pool.
· Shoes must be removed before entering the pool area.
· There are 2 changing rooms, 2 showers & a toilet with disabled facilities.
· The spa bath is accessible from the pool area up 4 wooden steps.
Public Areas - Information Room
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· The information room is accessed from the secondary courtyard
· It is accessible 24 hours per day
· It contains brochures, games, DVDs, children’s books, maps etc.
· Additional freezer space & a tumble drier is available.
Public Areas – Games Room
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· The Games Room is located next to the trampoline, just past the tennis court.
· Access is via one step
· Pool Table, Table Tennis & Table Football with cues, balls etc. provided.
· Play is free of charge
· Opening hours are from 8.00am to 11.00pm approximately
· There is a toilet adjacent to the entrance
Grounds and Gardens
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· Duddings is set in approximately 8.5 acres of land made up of gardens and fields, and accessible by all residents.
· The grounds are bordered by the Avill river, and a leat (a very shallow man-made stream) runs through the grounds, under The Stable Cottage and past the Annexe cottage before turning to run behind the tennis court and back into the river.
· There are several seats and picnic tables around the gardens and fields
· The land is mostly flat, but there are some sloping areas.
· Dogs should be kept on a lead around the cottages and in the mown paddock area to the rear of The Stable Cottage. We ask that you do not allow your dog to foul in these areas, and to clean up after any accidents.
· Deck chairs are available from a small shed at the end of Luccombe cottage.
Outdoor Facilities
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Tennis Court
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· The tennis court is accessed via a level gravel and brick path and is approximately 100 yards behind the main cottage complex area.
· Access is on a ‘first come, first served’ basis
· Racquets and balls are available from a small shed at the end of Luccombe cottage.
Trampoline
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· An enclosed trampoline suitable for all ages is available, although it is recommended that small children are accompanied.
· Located by the games room and accessed via a level gravel and brick path past the tennis court.
Football Net
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· The football net is located in the mown paddock behind The Stable Cottage.
Climbing area & Swings
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· There is climbing frame, play house (accessed via a short ladder), slide and swings located close to the back of the cottage complex area.
· The area is accessed via a bridge over the leat, and a steppingstone path.
· There is a picnic table close by.
Additional Information
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· Each cottage has an information folder with details of the cottage, emergency contacts and local facilities
· Good mobile phone reception for Vodafone & O2 but limited for other network providers
· Wireless internet access available. Password required.
· Dogs are welcome – please inform us on booking
· Cots and highchairs are available – please inform us on booking
· We recycle paper/card, metal cans, glass bottles/jars & plastic bottles in bins located next to the shed beside Luccombe.
Contact Information
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· Address: Duddings Country Cottages, Timberscombe, Somerset, TA24 7TB
· Telephone: 01643 841123
· E-mail: richard@duddings.co.uk
· Website: https://www.duddings.co.uk
· Hours of operation: Phones – 9.00am – 9.00pm all week
· Local doctor: Dr Davies in Dunster. 01643 821244
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve. If you have any comments, please call us on 01643 841123 or e-mail richard@duddings.co.uk
