42 HIGH STREET, CARRVILLE,
DURHAM, DH1 1AS
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TEL: 07961889916
EMAIL: harryshousedurham42@gmail.com
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This access statement does not contain
personal opinions as to our suitability
for those with access needs, but aims to
accurately describe the facilities and
services that we offer all our
guests/visitors.
Access Statement for Harry's House
Durham
Introduction
Harry's House offers self catering
accommodation just 3 miles from the
heart of the Cathedral City of Durham.
Harry's sleeps up to 5 people and has 3
bedrooms,all situated up a standard
flight of 14 stairs.Our living areas are
large and easily accessible,
with kitchen,dining room and lounge all
on one level. The garden and driveway
are located over a residential back lane
just a few metres from the back door.
The lower garden entertaining space is
accessed by 4 steps on a small incline.
'House was built in 1936 but has been
recently renovated in a quirky style to
provide real 'home from home' comfort.
We look forward to welcoming you. If
you have any queries or require any
assistance please phone 07961889916
or email
harryshousedurham42@gmail.com
Pre -Arrival
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A map of our location is available on
our website
www.harryshousedurham.co.uk.
Alternatively you can plan your
journey with the AA route planner
tool online using our postcode DH1
1AS to get up to the minute traffic
updates for optimum route.
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The nearest rail station is Durham
City Centre approx 4 miles away.
Taxis are available from the station
and include disabled access
vehicles.
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Local bus services run every 15 mins
and stop 5m from the property. Ask
the driver for Carrville High Street.
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We are on a main road at the front
of the property which is serviced
regularly by the local
council,pavements are level and well
kept.
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We can provide access to a
wheelchair if required. Please let us
know prior to arrival.
Key Collection, Welcome and Car Parking
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The owner will be on hand to greet
you with a short tour of facilities and
your keys
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Parking is available to the rear of the
property on our private driveway.On
street parking is also available to the
front of the property for additional
vehicles. Driveway is well lit at night
by fixed light if needed and is
covered 24hrs a day by CCTV.
Entrance to Property
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The front entrance has 1 step up
with no fixed handrail.Floor covering
from this entrance is wool carpet,
and there is a light switch to the left
as you enter.
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The back entrance is approx 5m
from the parking area and has 2
small steps with no fixed handrail.
Floor covering in this area is parquet
flooring, although we also provide
non slip doormats and kitchen
runners here.
Halls, Stairs, Landings, Passageways
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The stairs and landing are well lit
with ceiling level pendant light.
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Staircase is or standard construction
with wool fitted carpet and 14 steps.
There is a fixed handrail running the
full level of stairs and also along the
landing.
Sitting Room/Lounge
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Sitting room/lounge is on ground
floor with entry from front door.
There are no doorways to negotiate
as we are open plan to dining room.
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The room is large and has 3
upholstered sofas.We have side
tables that can be moved around to
optimize space and accessibility.
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The TV is flatscreen with Freeview
and DVD player is also
available.Both have remote control.
Lighting in the room is wall mounted
and has dimmer switches, as well as
from standard table lamps. The natural
light in this room is good as there is a
large window.
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Flooring is wool fitted carpet.
Dining Room
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Dining room can be accessed from
the kitchen or the lounge and has
overhead halogen spotlights on a
dimmer switch.
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The dining table can be accessed
from all sides and has seating for 6
people.Chairs are of standard
construction,solid wood with rush
seating and can be moved freely.
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Natural light is good with dual
aspect from kitchen and lounge.
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Flooring is wool fitted carpet and 1
large wool rug.
Kitchen
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The kitchen is situated to the rear of
the property,on level access to the
ground floor of the house. The
kitchen is spacious galley style with
stand alone units.
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One glass panel door leads into
dining room and is of standard size.
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Oven is electric and front opening at
lower level, grill is drop down design
at middle level. Hob is electric and
has 4 rings at standard level. There
is an extractor fan with overhead
lighting.
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Workspace is plentiful at standard
height and easily accessible from all
areas of the kitchen.
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Sink area is separate from food
preparation areas and is at standard
height.
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fridge and freezer are both under-
counter style and so are at floor
level at lowest points.
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Kitchen crockery,utensils etc can be
moved around to best suit the
needs of the guest but each type
has its own cupboard.
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No table/seating available in the
kitchen.
Bedrooms and Sleeping Areas
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All bedrooms on first floor.1 is a
large master suite with double bed
and double sofa bed available. 1 has
triple sleeper bunk and a single, 1 is
a single that also has additional
single guest bed available. All bed
are of divan construction and as
such that they are easily
accessible.All beds have quality
orthopedic mattresses
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Furniture in these rooms has been
placed to provide optimum space
and therefore would not benefit
from being moved.
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Doors are of standard size.
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Rooms are serviced by combination
boiler central heating.
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Lighting in all room provided by
standard ceiling pendants and
bedside table lamps.
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Each room has its own robes and
towels. All bedding is hypoallergenic.
Bathrooms, Shower-rooms and Toilets
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Bathroom is level entry with
standard door.
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separate walk in shower cubicle is
large with direct access. The water
flow is thermostically controlled and
has an anti-scald mechanism. The
shower is large enough to take a
shower seat. If this is required
please let us know in advance.
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The bath is roll top freestanding but
has no grab rail.
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Toilet is standard level.
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Washbasin/bath have standard taps.
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Flooring is non slip linoleum, bath
mats available.
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Well lit from large window and
overhead light.
Garden
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The garden is large and separated
into 2 areas.
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Front area has
seating,lawn,flowerbeds and paved
areas as well as clematis covered
pergola. Ideal for morning coffee.
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Rear area is accessed by 4 steps and
had lawn,patios,BBQ area and
private use of hot tub. We have an
addition of a heated changing
room,seating area with TV.
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Seating also available under our
grapevine covered pergola in this
area.
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All areas of the garden can be
accessed by level pathways.
Additional Information
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Well behaved dogs are welcome.
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The property benefits from access to
Fibre-optic WiFi.
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The village had
doctors,dentists,chemists and an
array of service providers available
as well as C of E,Methodist and
Catholic churches.
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We provide an extensive directory of
local attractions, takeaways menus
and details of public houses and
restaurants.
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Our directory includes details of
emergency services, vets etc and
can be found in the file in the dining
room.
Future Plans
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We are constantly looking to
improve our service, comments are
welcome to help us achieve this.