Selworthy Access Statement

INFORMATION

Access Statement for Selworthy Cottage

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Introduction

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Selworthy is located at the south end of the West 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.

· Bookings can be made on-line here -: https://www.duddings.co.uk/book-now.html

· Local buses will stop outside of our entrance gate – either flagged down (if you want to get on) or by request to the driver

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

· Your cars can be unloaded direct from the car park.

· You will be personally shown into your cottage & given the keys.

Selworthy Entrance & General

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· The main entrance to Selworthy is just off the main gravel car park. Through a 5-barred gate & down 3 steps down to the kitchen door (84 cms).

· The rear entrance to Selworthy is via a short slope between Bossington and Cleeve, then on to a gated patio with 2 picnic benches, a 3 seater wooden bench & a built-in BBQ. Up one step to utility area through stable door, 103 cms wide.

· There are several smoke alarms & a heat-sensor in the kitchen.

· Emergency lighting fitted to several ceilings

· Central heating is from the biomass boiler. The controls are located in the utility area.

· Stairs linking the ground floor and the first floor run from the dining room up 12 steps to a small landing. To the left is the shower room, ahead the single bedroom (6) & to the right is the double bedroom (1)

· Stairs linking the ground floor and the first floor run from the kitchen/sitting room up 12 steps.To the left is a double bedroom (3) with en-suite shower room. To the right is a twin bedroom (2) with en-suite shower room.

· Another staircase leads off from the sitting room down 5 steps to the bathroom & 5^th loo. From here 4 steps down lead to a twin bedroom (5) & 8 steps up lead to another twin bedroom (4)

Kitchen (Downstairs)

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· Breakfast bar & 4 stools.

· Flooring is oak

· Hot water is constant from biomass boiler.

· Kitchen has built-in electric double oven with separate ceramic hob. The large fridge has a separate freezer section.

· Dishwasher

Utility Area (Downstairs)

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· Washing machine & tumble drier

· Flooring is oak

· Built-in storage cupboard above & below work surface

Dining Room (Downstairs)

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· Dining table (2 sections) with 12 chairs

· Table extendable with extra leaf & 2 chairs

· 3-seater sofa

· 5 steps lead up to the kitchen & sitting room.

Sitting Room (Downstairs)

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· 3 x 3-seater sofa & one armchair.

· 55” TV with sound system & DVD player with remote controls

· Electric Dimplex Springborne Optiflame Coal Stove.

· 2 window seats

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs from dining room)

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· Double bed (4’6”), 2 bedside cabinets with lamps.

· Large chest of drawers, chair & built-in wardrobe.

· Flooring is carpet.

Bedroom 6 (Upstairs from dining room)

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· Single bed with chest of drawers & lamp.

· Built-in wardrobe & chair

· Flooring is carpet

Shower Room (Upstairs from dining room)

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· Mira electric shower in unit with sliding door.

· Flooring is vinyl.

· Serves bedroom 1 & bedroom 6

Bedroom 2 (Upstairs from sitting room)

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· 2 single beds, with bedside cabinets & lamps.

· Built-in wardrobe & large chest of drawers, chair

· Flooring is oak

· En-suite with biomass-fed hot water in shower

Bedroom 3 (Upstairs from sitting room)

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· Double bed (4’6”) with 2 bedside cabinets & lamps.

· Large built-in wardrobe & large chest of drawers

· Flooring is oak

· En-suite with biomass-fed hot water in shower

Bedroom 4 (Downstairs from sitting room then up)

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· 2 single beds, with bedside cabinet & lamp in between.

· Built-in wardrobe & large chest of drawers, chair

· Flooring is oak

Bedroom 5 (Downstairs from sitting room then down)

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· 2 single beds with bedside cabinet & lamp in between

· Built-in wardrobe & large chest of drawers

· Flooring is oak

Bathroom (Outside bedrooms 4 & 5)

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· Mira electric shower over bath.

· Flooring is ceramic tiles.

· Serves bedroom 4 & bedroom 5

Cloakroom (near bathroom)

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· Loo & washbasin

· Flooring is ceramic tiles.

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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