Access statement for Cedar Lodge.

Welcome
Cedar Lodge is a Cedar Chalet in a rural part of North Wales outside the villages of Llanfairtalhaiarn and Llansanan.
It is set in a rural quiet spot and has lovely views and lots of lovely walks around. We are in the process of having a website made and you are able to contact us via FarmStay UK.

Pre-arrival
o You are able to email us on jmerrett0902@googlemail.com and telephone us on 01745 870100.
o The nearest bus route in is Llansanan which is approx. 3 miles away.
o The nearest train station is in Abergele which is 6 miles away and there are many taxi firms in Abergele which you can find on the internet. Abergele Taxi's telephone number is 01745 823344.
o The nearest towns are Abergele which is 6 miles away and Denbigh which is 6 miles away. Both these towns have supermarket facilities as well as local shops.
o If you are travelling to us by public transport you will have to make your own arrangements to get to the chalet.
o The nearest shop-mobility shop is in Abergele on Rhuddlan Road.Tel: 01745 827 990.
o The nearest equipment hire shop is in Rhyl 155 High Street,Rhyl,Denbighshire,LL18 1UF,Tel: 01745 350665.
o Cedar Lodge premises/accommodation is only suitable for guests with mobility impairment/visual/hearing/impairment who are accompanied by an able bodied person (This is to ensure the safety of the guest)

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
o Cedar Lodge is off a lane which is accessed off of the B544.
o The gradient of the lane that takes you to the cabin location is greater than 20%.
o The entrance to cedar Lodge and its driveway is on the right hand side off this lane and is approached over a gravel path.
o Cedar Lodge has its own car parking facilities and has 3 parking spaces.
o It is not a pay and display and is the sole car park for Cedar Lodge.
o There is no assistance offered from the car park to the entrance of the chalet by means of rails , etc.
o The car park is at the bottom of the gravel drive that leads to the chalet.
o The car parking area is approx. 10 metres away from the front entrance to the chalet.
o The drive itself is a gravel drive and there are oak sleepers around the gravel which separates the drive from the grass area.
o There are no drop kerbs and there are no speed bumps or traffic calming measures on the drive or car park area.
o The gravel drive is on a slope.
o You are able to access the rear of the car once it is parked in the driveway.
o There is no porterage for the chalet.
o The route from the car park to the entrance of the chalet is over a gravel path which will access the front French window doors which are approached via 6 wooden steps with a hand rail on either side onto a verandah.
o To access the rear entrance you approach this via a slight slope which is gravelled and takes you over 2 stone flags which brings you to the porch door which is 25 inches wide. The porch entrance gives access to the rear door of the chalet.
o The porch area is for outdoor coats and shoes.
o None of the walkways are covered or have resting area's.
o There is an outside light at the back door entrance.
o The route to the entrance is on a slight slope. Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area
o Approx.There are two entrances to the chalet as previously stated.
o To gain access to the front half glazed PVC French Doors is via 6 wooden steps leading up to the verandah.
o The steps have hand rails on either side.
o The back door has an outside light.
o There are no loop systems provided and there are no music facilities in the chalet.
o There is a small radio and a TV/DVD Player in the lounge.
o There is no telephone in the chalet.
o The lighting in the chalet is provided by ceiling lights, wall lamps and in the bedroom there are bedside lamps.
o There is a 3 seater sofa and one armchair in the lounge. Two dining chairs in the kitchen area. A bedroom stool in the bedroom and bathroom stool in the bathroom.
o On arrival you are given your own key to the chalet.
o The chalet is on one level and is open plan.
o There are doors into the bathroom and bedroom and these are manual opening/closing doors. Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc
o There are no lift facilities into the chalet.
o There is no braille facilities or automatic doors in the chalet.
o There are no talking/audio facilities.
o There is no platform lift.
o There are no escalators.
o The lounge/bedroom areas have carpet and the kitchen/bathroom areas have wooden flooring.
o The French front doors are PVC and are half glazed. The windows are double glazed PVC windows throughout.
o The back door is half glazed PVC and the porch door is wood.
o There are no grab rails in the bathroom which has a WC, shower and basin..
o There is no bath in the bathroom.
o There are no corridors in the chalet as it is all open plan.
o All of the chalet is painted in an off white colour.
o There are no public toilets in or around the chalet.
o There is no working public telephone in or around the chalet or in the near vicinity. Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc
o The lounge is an open plan area incorporating kitchen/dining area.
o There is also an electric faux wood burning fire in the fireplace which is remote controlled.
o The chalet is centrally heated.
o There are no lifts/stair lifts in the chalet as it is all on one level.
o There are no talking audio facilities in the chalet.
o There is a fire extinguisher and fire blanket located in the kitchen area.
o There are smoke alarms in the bedroom and lounge.
o The flooring in the lounge is carpet and the kitchen has a painted wooden floor with rugs.
o The bedroom is carpeted.
o The bathroom has a wooden floor with shower mat.
o There are no telephones in the lounge/kitchen area or in any part of the cabin.
o The lighting in the lounge is via ceiling lights and wall lights.
o Outside of the lounge are is a verandah area made of decking and there are steps leading down to the grass and gravelled drive and car parking area.
o The chalet has curtains/blinds throughout and the bathroom window has opaque glass.
o There are no ramp facilities in or out of the cabin.
o There are no grab rails inside or outside of the cabin. Additional Information
o There is a no smoking policy in the chalet and we only accept Guide Dogs.
o Water bowls are provided for the Guide Dogs.
o There is limited mobile phone networks in the area due to location however you are able to use the main house phone in an emergency.
o Mobile coverage is accessible at the top of the lane.
o All noise is to be kept to a minimum and guests will be asked to keep any overly loud noise down.
o There is a fridge in the kitchen area which has a freezer compartment.
o The main house telephone number is provided in the chalet with emergency telephone numbers.
o If you need any more information about your stay at Cedar Lodge then please do contact us.
o We hope you will find your stay at Cedar Lodge very enjoyable and relaxing and we welcome your comments on your stay at Cedar Lodge which may help us improve our facilities.

Address: For information about Cedar Lodge please write to:
Mrs J. Merrett
Allt Ddu Isa
Llanfairtalhaiarn
Abergele
Conwy
North Wales
LL22 8TP
Telephone: +44 01745 870100

Contact Telephone and Email Address
We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any
comments please phone 01745870100 or email
jmerrett0902@googlemail.com
Created: 21 January 2010