Olive Mead Farm Holidays

Olivemead Farm Holidays
Access Statement

Introduction

Olivemead farm has two holiday cottages, Swallow Cottage and Skylark Cottage. The cottages are accessed from Olivemead Lane (half a mile) which leads onto a tarmac private farm drive (half a mile). The farm drive has two cattle grids.

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Pre-Arrival
  • Full information about the cottages can be accessed via our website www.olivemeadfarmholidays.com.
  • Bookings can be made via telephone or e-mail.
  • A 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking, with the balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival.
  • The nearest bus stop is approximately, one and a half miles away.
  • The nearest train station is Chippenham, which is approximately 10 miles away.
  • Basic provisions of milk, bread, butter, eggs and fruit are provided within the cost of your booking at the discretion of the proprietors.
  • Tesco will deliver shopping ordered online to Olivemead Farm.
  • Both cottages are oil fired central heated with thermostatic controlled radiators.



Swallow Cottage

The Approach

  • The approach to Swallow Cottage is over a cattle grid through a gated entrance into a partly walled garden.
  • The drive is gravel and two cars can park comfortably immediately outside the cottage. Additional parking is available to the rear of the cottage.
  • The gravel leads onto a patio giving direct access to the front door of the property.
  • The gravel and patio are on the same level.

Main Entrance

  • The main entrance has one step (21 cm x 81 cm wide).
  • The half glazed door is 81 cm wide by 197 cm high.
  • The front door leads directly into a vaulted lounge.
  • There are two outside lights to the property, either side of the door.
  • There is a Yale lock approximately 146 cm from ground level.

Lounge

  • The vaulted lounge is a spacious 4.9 metres x 4.9 metres with the carpet covered, staircase leading to the upstairs bedroom off the corner of the room.
  • There is a fire alarm at the top of the staircase.
  • The walls are painted in a soft pale yellow and the skirting boards are pine.
  • The floor covering is carpet.
  • There are ceiling spotlights, two picture lights and two wall lights above the fireplace.
  • Additional heating is provided by a gas log burning fire.
  • There is a cupboard containing ironing board, iron, mop and bucket, hoover, brush, dustpan and brush, sewing kit, first aid kit, garden games, stair gate and torch.
  • The furniture consists of an armchair, a 2.5 seater sofa, and a 2.5 seater bed settee, all with arms, a coffee table and a television with a DVD player.
  • There is a selection of books, games and DVD’s.
  • A welcome book together with tourist information and details on the use of the equipment in the cottage is kept on the coffee table.
  • There is an over mantle mirror.
  • There are three windows with a sill height of 1 metre.

Staircase

  • The spacious upstairs bedroom is approached from the staircase leading off the lounge.
  • The staircase consists of four steps, then two steps, which twist to the right and another six steps to the landing. (90 cm x 80 cm)
  • From the landing there is one step to a small balcony, with limited headroom overlooking the lounge. (80 cm x 189 cm)
  • At the top of the staircase you turn left up three steps onto a small landing (83 cm x 1 metre).
  • All steps are approximately, 20 cm high.
  • The staircase is approximately 83 cm wide.

Upstairs Bedroom

  • Door width 73 cm
  • The spacious upstairs bedroom is in the eaves of the cottage so has limited headroom. (5 m 15 cm x 4 m 36 cm)
  • The walls are a soft pale yellow with pine skirting and entrance door with a latch and brace door handle (Height 110 cm)
  • The floor is carpeted with a rug at the end of the double bed.
  • There are two single beds (49 cm H x 92 cm W and 192 cm L)
  • There is one double bed (49 cm H x 143 cm W x 192 cm L)
  • The furniture consists of a built in wardrobe with hanging facilities and additional blankets, two chest of drawers, table mirror, two chairs and two bedside tables, with glass tops.
  • There are four bedside table lamps and two ceiling lights.
  • There is a full-length window behind the double bed and a skylight.

Dining Area

  • The dining area leads off the lounge via one step (16 cm 109 cm)
  • The walls are a soft pale yellow, with pine skirting and the floor is carpeted.
  • The dining furniture consists of a pine extending table and six chairs with no arms.
  • There is an airing cupboard in the dining area, storing towels, t-towels and tablecloth.
  • A hi-fi unit with radio and CD player is on the windowsill.
  • Spotlights provide lighting.
  • Heating controls at a height of 146 cm.
  • Windowsill height 1 metre.

Kitchen Area

  • The kitchen area leads off the dining area.
  • The unobstructed working area of the kitchen is 155 cm x 158 cm
  • There is a window above the sink.
  • The walls are a soft pale yellow and the flooring is cream quarry tiles.
  • The kitchen is thoughtfully laid out without obstructions.
  • The work surfaces are a cream laminate at a height of 92 cm.
  • The cupboards are pine with wooden knobs for handles.
  • There is a full size ceramic hob electric cooker with a separate grill and oven.
  • The grill has a drop down door and the oven is side hinged.
  • The knobs for the cooker are easily accessible at the front of the cooker.
  • The microwave is on top of the fridge/freezer at a height of 138 cm.
  • The single stainless sink has a left hand drainer.
  • The kettle is cordless
  • There is a front loading washer/drier
  • The fire blanket is at an accessible height of 148 cm.
  • Ceiling spotlights provide the lighting.
  • There is a full sized dishwasher with a drop down door.

Hall

  • Door from dining room to hall 73 cm wide.
  • The hall is 193 cm x 225 cm.
  • There is a wall mounted oil fired boiler in the corner of the room at a height of 111 cm.
  • Provision for coats is made with a wall mounted coat rack. (Height 180 cm)
  • Ceiling mounted fire alarm.
  • Outside half glazed door to back of cottage with a width of 83 cm
  • Step to outside door 20 cm.
  • The walls are a soft pale yellow, with pine skirting and the floor is carpeted.
  • Ceiling spotlights provides lighting.

Bathroom

  • Door width 74 cm
  • Bathroom size 241 cm x 196 cm
  • White bathroom suite
  • P shaped bath with power shower and clear shower screen.
  • Bath height 61 cm.
  • Washbasin has clear access at a height of 87 cm
  • Toilet seat height 41 cm
  • Toilet has clear access of 180 cm from left hand side once the door is closed.
  • Shaver point 153 cm from floor.
  • Mirror height 143 cm from floor.
  • Heated towel rail.
  • Walls are a soft pale yellow in colour with blue vinyl flooring.
  • Windowsill height 104 cm.

Ground Floor Bedroom

  • Door width 73 cm
  • Bedroom size 272 cm x 330 cm
  • Double bed (H50 cm x W 143 cm x L 192 cm)
  • Furniture consists of wardrobe, 2 bedside tables, chest of drawers and stool.
  • The walls are a soft pale yellow, with pine skirting and the floor is carpeted.
  • A centre ceiling light and two bedside table lights provides lighting.
  • Windowsill height 98 cm.

Patio/Grounds

  • There is a patio with wooden patio furniture with a central
  • umbrella outside the front door leading onto a large lounge.
  • On the other side of the gravel drive, within the partially walled garden there is a climbing frame, swing and slide.



Skylark Cottage

Skylark cottage is a little more secluded than Swallow Cottage and has wonderful views over open fields. There are no changes of level throughout the cottage.

The Approach

  • The farm track leads onto a gravel drive offering parking for two cars immediately outside the cottage. (Additional car parking is available).

Main Entrance

  • The main entrance has two steps (16 cm H, 120 cm W and 81 cm H)
  • The fully glazed door is 81 cm wide.
  • The fully glazed door is 81 cm wide
  • The front door leads directly into the hall.
  • There are two outside lights to the property, either side of the door.
  • The lock is approximately 107 cm from the step.

Hall

  • The hall is 85 cm x 5 metres
  • There is a cupboard containing the oil fired boiler, ironing board, iron, mop and bucket, hoover, brush, dustpan and brush, sewing kit, first aid kit, garden games and torch.
  • The central heating controls are situated on the wall at a height of 147 cm.
  • Fire alarm.
  • Coat hook rack 76 cm high.
  • Open Plan Lounge/Dining/Kitchen

Kitchen Area

  • The vaulted kitchen area leads off the hall.
  • Door width 70cm.
  • The unobstructed working area of the kitchen is 121 cm x 304 cm.
  • There is a window with a sill height of 97 cm.
  • The walls area soft pale yellow and flooring is blue tiles.
  • The kitchen is thoughtfully laid out without obstructions.
  • The work surfaces are a cream laminate at a height of 90 cm.
  • The cupboards are pine with black wrought iron handles.
  • There is an integrated electric hob and oven with integrated grill.
  • The oven has a drop down door.
  • The knobs for the oven are accessible at the front of the cooker and for the hob they are to the side.
  • The microwave is on tope of the fridge/freezer at a height of 138 cm.
  • The single stainless sink has a right hand drainer.
  • The kettle is cordless.
  • There is a front-loading washing machine behind one of the kitchen cupboard doors.
  • There is a front-loading washing machine behind one of the kitchen cupboard doors.
  • There is a full sized integrated dishwasher with drop down door.
  • The fire blanket is at a height of 137 cm.
  • Ceiling spotlights provide the lighting.

Lounge/Dining Area

  • The vaulted lounge/dining area leads off the kitchen and is a spacious 5 metre 25 cm x 3 metres 81 cm.
  • The walls are painted a soft pale yellow and the skirting boards are pine.
  • The floor covering is carpet.
  • There are four wall lights operated by a dimmer switch at a height of 130 cm.
  • Additional heating is provided by a gas log burning fire.
  • There is a carbon monoxide detector to the side of the fireplace.
  • The furniture consists of two armchairs and a three-seater bed settee, all with arms, a coffee table and a television with a video recorder and DVD player.
  • There is a selection of books, games, videos and DVD’s.
  • A welcome book together with tourist information and details on the use of the equipment in the cottage is kept on the coffee table.
  • There is an over mantle mirror.
  • There is a window with a sill height of 95 cm and patio doors all overlooking open fields.
  • The dining furniture consists of a pine extending dining table and six chairs with no arms.

Bedroom 1

  • Door width 70 cm.
  • This vaulted bedroom is 305 cm x 368 cm
  • Four posted double bed (140 cm wide x 190 cm long and 50 cm high)
  • Furniture consists of wardrobe, 1 bedside chest of drawers, chest of drawers and chair.
  • The walls are a soft pale yellow with pine skirting and the floor is carpeted.
  • A centre ceiling light and two bedside table lights provides lighting.
  • Windowsill height 97 cm.

Bedroom 2

  • Door width 70 cm.
  • The vaulted bedroom is 247 cm x 271 cm.
  • L shaped adult sized bunk beds (93 cm wide by 190 cm long – lower bunk 46 cm high and upper bunk 162 cm high).
  • Furniture consists of wardrobe with drawer, 2 bedside tables and 2 under bed drawers.
  • The walls are a soft pale yellow, with pine skirting and the floor is carpeted.
  • A centre ceiling light and two bedside table lights provides lighting.
  • Skylight window.
  • Decorative internal window.

Bathroom

  • Door width 70 cm
  • Bathroom size 209 cm by 260 cm.
  • White bathroom suite, bath with power shower and clear shower screen.
  • Bath height 57 cm.
  • Washbasin has clear access at a height of 83 cm.
  • Toilet seat height 42 cm.
  • Shaver point height 182 cm.
  • Mirror height 142 cm.
  • Heated towel rail.
  • Walls are a soft pale yellow in colour with blue tiled flooring.
  • Skylight.
  • A ceiling spotlight provides lighting.

Patio/Grounds

  • From the patio doors there is one step down 18 cm onto a paving slab patio with wooden patio furniture with a central umbrella. This leads onto a gravelled garden with planting.
  • Washing line.
  • Low wall surrounding the patio and gravelled garden and access to the fields is available through a 10-foot field gate.



Additional Information
  • Both cottages are non-smoking.
  • Pets are allowed at the proprietor’s discretion.



Contact Information Address:

Olivemead Farm, Olivemead Lane, Dauntsey, Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4JF.

Telephone: 01666 510205

E-mail: enquiries@olivemeadfarmholidays.com

Website: www.olivemeadfarmholidays.com




Local Equipment Hire Companies:

British Red Cross Medical Loan Service: 01793 8537232

Local Accessible Taxi: Bradies Taxi Hire 01249 890794




Local Public Transport Numbers:

Bus: Passenger Transport, Wiltshire County Council: 01225 713000.

Train: 08457 484950

Shopmobility: 01793 5125621.

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve, if you have any comments please contact us.

 
Suzanne & George Candy: Olivemead Farm, Dauntsey, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 4JF
Tel: 01666 510205 Email:
enquiries@olivemeadfarmholidays.com
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