ACCESS STATEMENT
Red Lion Loft is situated on an elevated site, in the Sherwood Forest conservation village of Old Blidworth, accessed by a private driveway. The village has a good selection of pubs, take-a-ways, shops including Tesco Express, Coop & speciality food shops, post office, chemist, filling station, repair garages, doctors & a chemist.
Red Lion Loft is a first floor loft apartment & is unfortunately not suitable for disabled persons.
Railway stations
Mansfield – local trains to Worksop & Nottingham – distance 6 miles (15 minutes)
Newark – East Coast mainline – distance 17 miles (30 minutes)
Nottingham – Midland mainline – distance 13miles (25 minutes)
Bus services
27X, 28, 28B, 29 services – Frequent services between Mansfield, Southwell & Newark - Bus stops outside Tesco Express – 5 minutes walk
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/large-static/nottsbus/timetables/SEM28.htm
141 service – Frequent services between Sutton-in-Ashfield & Nottingham
https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/141/maps-and-times
Bus stops outside Black Bull – bottom of driveway
Airport Transfer - Transportation Services
Connect Travel - 45b Mansfield Rd, Blidworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0RB - Telephone 01623 409109
Mini Cabs
Overlanders - 11 Byron St, Blidworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0RL
Telephone 01623 490009
Blidworth is serviced by level pavements.
We do not set out to provide accommodation for disabled persons including the blind and deaf.
The local Tesco Express, 5 minutes on foot, is open from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
The Coop store in the village is open from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Keys
The owners live in the adjacent property and will be on hand to deliver & collect keys upon guest arrival.
Guests will be given a familiarisation tour of the property by the owners
Secure, dedicated parking is available on site, immediately adjacent to the entrance door to the property
The parking area is tarmac and the short pathway to the property is paved
The property is well lit at night by outside wall lights activated by remote sensor
Entrance to property
Single step, no ramp provided, traditional staircase from entrance hall to first floor apartment – not suitable for disabled persons
Access door width is 32 inches (82 cm)
Outside is lit by light sensor activated wall lights, property is well lit with ceiling downlighters & a torch for emergencies is provided in the hallway.
Entrance hall has wood laminate flooring, staircase, living room & bedroom is carpeted with short pile quality carpet, kitchen area & bathroom are tiled.
A washing machine & iron & ironing board is provided in an under stairs cupboard
Staircase is carpeted, has hand rail and 14 steps
All areas lit with downlighters
Passageways are 32 inches (82 cm), the floors are level throughout
Lounge/dining area
The lounge area is at the front of the property facing west, entrance door width is 30 inches (76 cm)
There is ample space between furniture which consists of a large sofa, dining & occasional tables & chairs.
There is a dining table & 2 dining chairs without arms. The table height is 32 inches (80 cm)
The layout of the furniture is fixed
There is a modern TV with Freeview and a DVD player (instructions provided)
Thick, quality carpeting to lounge, tiles to kitchen area
Ceiling downlighters
Kitchen
Modern, fitted kitchen with built in fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven & hob. Cordless electric kettle, toaster, microwave, Nespresso machine, cafetiere & a full complement of kitchen utensils, cooking equipment, cutlery & crockery are provided
Height of oven & worktops is 35 inches (89 cm)
Oven has a drop down door
Sink has twin lever mixer tap
Ceiling downlighters
Tiled floor
Bedroom
Door width is 29 inches (73 cm)
Furniture is fixed
Double drawer divan bed, 25 inches (62 cm) high to top of mattress
Wardrobe, bedside tables, dressing table & mirror
Ceiling downlighters & table lamps
Velux window with black out blinds
Thick, quality carpeting
Non allergenic bedding available on request
Alarm clock
Bathroom
Level access to large, tiled bathroom with shower (raised lip)
WC is 16.5 inches (42 cm) high from floor to seat
Wash basin with pedestal is …. Cm high, fitted with single lever mixer tap
Ceiling downlighters & roof velux
Colour scheme is white walls with panelling & contrasting blue & white floor tiles, white towelling
Tiled floor
Garden
There is a flat pebbled patio area & a flat private lawned area set in mature gardens planted with a range of shrubs & flowers
Seating & sun loungers are provided
Additional information
No dogs allowed
Non smoking apartment
Local hospital
Kings Mill at Sutton-in-Ashfield/Mansfield
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 4JL
Tel: 01623 622515
Distance - 7 miles
Bus route – 27X, 28, 28B, 29 services
Doctors
Surgery in village
Dr Dalton and Partners
59 Mansfield Road Blidworth
Mansfield
NG21 0RB
Telephone:
01623 795461
Out of Hours:
01623 795461
Internet
Free wi-fi broadband – access code supplied to guests on arrival
Good mobile phone reception
Local attractions
A range of leaflets featuring local attractions is provided to guests in the entrance hall
A list of local pubs, restaurants & eateries with contact details is provided at the property.
Owners contact details
Mrs Louise Tristram
Red Lion Lodge, Field Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0QQ
Tel: 01623 794080
Mobile: 07976 120587
Email: neiltristram@aol.com
Grid references
OS X (Eastings) 458888
OS Y (Northings) 355670
Lat (WGS84) N53:05:42 (53.094996)
Long (WGS84) W1:07:19 (-1.122058)
LR SK588556
mX -124906
mY 6966397
