The Gallery

This access statement does not contain personal opinions as to the suitability for those with access needs, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services on offer for all guests/visitors.

Introduction

The Gallery is a self catering, 5 bedroom Georgian Grade 2 listed house in the southern coastal town of Gosport, within a 5 minute drive of the town center and beach. It sleeps up to 18 + 2 guests and is suitable for get togethers, family holidays, business or crew accommodation. The property is situated set back from the road via a tarmacked driveway, the surrounding area being fairly flat. The house is well appointed with good access to local shops, the town centre, attractions and local bus routes. It provides a comprehensive welcome folder for guests outlining important and useful information with contact numbers available for the owners.

Pre-Arrival

• For full details and maps of how to reach the property see the directions and maps section of www.completeholidayhomes.co.uk. Alternatively, you can plan your journey by car or public transport using http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp; simply enter your postcode and the houses, which is PO12 3UD to get directions.
• The nearest railway station is Portsmouth harbour which is a couple of miles away on the Portsmouth side of Gosport / Portsmouth ferry which is a short 5 minute boat journey over the water. Taxis are available this side of the harbour. If you require an wheelchair accessible taxi this can be booked locally from Sky Cars on 02392 522522.
• The property is set over two levels and has a number of steps up into the property which is not ideal for those chair dependent.
• There are local shops that provide equipment hire should you need it and if you do have any requirements let us know and we will be pleased to help. We would happily recommend ‘Solent Mobility Center’ 023 9200 9999, http://solentmobility.co.uk/.
• A welcome hamper is provided upon your arrival which gives some of the basics and local shops are within a 5 minute walk.
• The Welcome Folder for The Gallery and this Access Statement are available in larger print on request.

Key Collection, Welcome and Car Parking

• You will be met at the property, shown around and offered useful local knowledge to assist you in your stay.
• Parking is available right outside the front door for 4 cars and there is additional parking to the rear for up to 6 additional cars. Visibility to the front is provided by external lighting giving a good level of coverage.

Entrance to the property

• There are 5 steps up to the front door from the tarmacked drive that are 39″ wide by 7″ high by 12″ deep.
• The external front door is 32″ wide with a step up into the internal lobby area.
• The lobby has flagstone flooring and is lit up with a small window and a ceiling mounted light.
• There is then 1 step up to the internal front door to enter the property that is 6.5″ high.
• This door is 33″ wide.

Halls, Stairs, Landings and passageways

• The first passageway on the ground floor on entrance to the property is 55″ wide and is carpeted.
• The second passageway on the ground floor heading towards the rear of the property is also a carpeted area and is 32.5″ wide.
• Both areas are lit up by covered ceiling globe lights.
• The first flight of stairs to a half landing is carpeted, these are 29″ wide and 7″ high and is lit up with covered ceiling globe lights and there is a hand rail to the left
• There are 13 steps in total to take you to the half landing that gives you access to a bathroom and a separate shower room.
• There is then a second set of 5 steps to take you to the first floor level and again the hand rail is again on the left.
• The stairs in the utility room leading down to the back door on the ground floor are, 11″ in height and 39″ wide.

Lounge

• The lounge is situated on the ground floor with level access.
• This is an open plan double aspect lounge with dividing doors in between which can remain open however these can be closed if desired to possibly create a 6th bedroom on the ground floor if you wish to utilize the sofa bed.
• There are two doors from the hallway to give access to both lounge rooms, one is 30″ and the other is 31″.
• These lounge is carpeted and in the front lounge there is an average sized coffee table.
• The room has a good mixture of seating. In the front lounge area, there are two armchairs and two 2/3 seater sofas all with cushions. In the second lounge area there is one armchair, one 2/3 seater sofa and one 2/3 seater sofa bed. Both of these areas are well lit with large windows and 2 ceiling pendant lights in each room.
• The furniture is heavy, however it is all movable and there is plenty of accessibility around the room with the furniture situated where it is.

Dining Room

• The dining room is situated on the ground floor opposite the kitchen with level access and this area is carpeted.
• The door is 30″ wide.
• There are two dining tables, both of which comfortably seat 8 guests each and possibly 10 each with additional chairs from other rooms.
• The tables are 43″ wide by 79″ long and 32″ high.
• Both of the tables can also have the covers removed to reveal a pool table and a table tennis table.
• There is restricted access around the room when all the chairs are in position to dine.
• This room is lit up by a large window looking out onto the grass area of the front garden, as well as two pendant chandeliers.

Kitchen

• This is situated on the ground floor opposite the dining room with level access and has vinyl flooring.
• There is a small lobby leading to the kitchen with the first door being 25″ wide and the second door is 29″ wide.
• The doors to the oven drop down and the maximum height of these is 28.5″.
• The hob is 36″ from the floor and the microwave is 36″ from the floor.
• Work surfaces/ food preparation areas are 36″ from the floor.
• The handles to the cupboards that containing crockery and foodstuffs are 58″ from the floor.
• The height of the highest shelf in the fridge is 53″ and the lowest drawer of the fridge is 14″ from the floor.
• The height of the highest shelf in the freezer is 29″ from the floor and the lowest shelf of the freezer is 11″ from the floor.
• The sink is a double bowl with drainer and the tap is a twin handle type.
• This area is lit up by one large window that looks out onto the back garden, another 2 medium sized windows with views of the front drive and 2 covered ceiling globe lights.

Bedrooms and sleeping areas

• There are 5 bedrooms in this property all located on the 1st floor.
• All doors are 29″ wide with level access to carpeted areas.
• The double beds are zip link 5ft king size that can be split to create singles if requested, plus 2 additional single beds and 3 pairs of of bunk beds with mattresses that are 26″ from the floor.
• Bedding materials are cotton sheets and polyester pillows and duvets.
• Access around the sides of the beds is generally good but some beds are placed against walls restricting access from one side only
• All rooms are lit by windows with ceiling mounted pendant lights as well as bedside lamps.
• There is a good selection of storage options within each room with wardrobes and chest of drawers.

Bathrooms, Shower-rooms and toilets

• There is one bathroom and one shower room off the first floor half landing and one shower room to the ground floor and the floors are covered with vinyl flooring.
• This 1st floor shower room has a small step up into the room and comprises a toilet (w.c height is 16.5″ from floor), wash basin and a shower cubicle (10″ high).
• The basin tap is a single lever mixer tap and this area is lit up by two small stained glass windows as well as covered ceiling globe lights.
• The bathroom is located next to this shower room with a small step up into the room and a door with 28″ width. This area comprises a toilet (w.c height is 16.5″ from floor), wash basin and a bath with a height of 20.5″ and a built in shower. The basin tap is a single lever mixer tap.
• This bathroom is lit up by two small stained glass windows as well as covered ceiling globe lights and there is a twin handle tap on the bath.
• The other shower room is located on the ground floor and is situated off the utility room which requires you to step down one small step.
• Once in the utility room, there is level access to the shower room with a door of 25″ width.
• This shower room has a toilet (w.c height is 16.5″ from the floor), wash basin and a shower cubicle with a 3″ step into. The basin taps are two turn handle taps and this area is lit by 3 small windows and a covered ceiling globe light.

Garden

• There is a front garden with a grass area surrounded by hedging to the side of the driveway.
• There is a back garden which is accessible from the back door in the utility room. There are 6 steps down into the rear garden and the door to exit is 29″.
• To the right is a large patio area with two benches for seating.
• Along the left hand side is a row of shrubbery and bushes as well as a concrete pathway.
• To the right of the pathway is a large grass area.
• Situated at the end of the pathway there is a trampoline.
• At the very end of the garden, there is a fair sized concrete area with a bbq shed and there is a bench for guests to enjoy.