This access guide 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 Guide for Warm Winter cottage February 2021

Introduction
A single storey cottage located on a stud farm in Westward Ho!, with a floor space of 100 square meters with outside patio area and BBQ. Open plan lounge / dining / kitchen area with two bedrooms, one being a double with the other having bunk beds and family a bathroom.

Pre-Arrival
Cottage is located on a stud farm with a single track leading to front door
Space for unloading and loading is situated outside the front door. Parking of vehicle 35 meters from cottage
Guests are able to preorder shopping but must be present to accept delivery
Information is given to all guests prior to arrival on local suppliers
Cottage is 100 meters from Bideford Bus route no 16 please check here for operating times
Cottage is easily accessible for taxis
Cottage is 12 miles from nearest train station at Barnstaple
Owners will assist with carrying luggage on arrival and departure, if required

Key Collection.
Details on key collection will be forwarded to guests prior to arrival.

Entrance to Property
Access via front door with low hearth approximately 2cm.
Alternative access via double patio doors.
Portable ramp can be supplied if required
Standard 2’6” door frames

Sitting Room/Lounge
Large open plan lounge with 2 two seater sofas 
42” inch wall mounted TV with integrated DVD and free view
Optimyst log burning effect fire with steam.
Corner unit with lamp

Kitchen/Dining Room
Large open plan kitchen/dining room.
Integrated appliances including, washer dryer and dishwasher.
Stand alone microwave & coffee machine
Extendable dining table with 4 chairs
Wall mounted shelving and low level cupboards

Bedrooms and sleeping areas
The master  bedroom bed room has zip and link beds and can be set up as either a double or twin bedroom with bedside tables and lamps.
Built in wardrobe with hanging poles.
Vanity unit and tub chair
Second single bedroom with adult size bunk beds and built in wardrobe.
Chest of drawers and bedside table with lamp.

Bathrooms, Shower-rooms and Toilets
Family bathroom comprising of wc, wash basin bath with shower over.

Heating
Gas fired central hearing with radiators throughout with wall-mounted controls 
Optimyst log burning effect fire with steam.

Outside
Patio area with outside furniture made of wicker including, table and chairs and gas bbq. There is a small step to access patio area, patio located at front entrance

Grounds
60 acres of coastal farm land rugged terrain
Access to south west coastal foot path from farm, steep incline as was once used to train horses
Children’s play area

Additional Information
Access to hens for freshly laid eggs
Children’s play area
Ocean Kave, for use by guests for bird watching and relaxing and private dining, also has disabled access toilet facilities.
Small indoor heated plunge pool with jets (no hoist so not suitable for disabled access) open May - September

Contact details

Address - Westward Living, Duckhaven Stud, Cornborough Road, Westward Ho!

         North Devon. EX39 1AA

Telephone - 01237 238967

Email - [email protected]

Grid Reference - SS 429286

Hours of Operation - 24hrs

Emergencies

Northam Health Centre         01237 474994 (1 mile)

Emergency Dentist               01237 476786  (1 mile)

Nearest Hospitals:

Bideford Hospital Abbotsham Road Bideford, Devon EX39 3AG 01237 420200 (small hospital) 4 miles from Westward Living

North District Hospital Barnstaple 01271 322577 (main hospital with A&E) 12 miles from Westward Living

Osteopath:

Philip Corbin Opening times: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 12.30pm Saturday. 5 miles from Westward Living

Later appointments by arrangement. -

Church Surgery, 16 Bridge Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2BU, UK. Tel/Fax: 44 (0) 1237 471110

email: [email protected]

Local Accessible Taxis:

Bideford Cars 01237 429992

Quay Cars 01237 472027

both of above firms have wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Torridge Taxi & Shuttle have 4&8 seater taxis 01237 422632 / 07872345267

Local Public Transport:

Bus - First Bus – Beacon Bus and National Express all run regular services from Westward Ho! village centre. www.firstgroup.com - 08457 48 49 50 and www.nationalexpress.com - 08717 818181

Train – nearest station is Barnstaple – 9 miles – with link to Exeter St Davids

Nearest main line station is Tiverton Parkway – 45miles – direct to Paddington, Bristol, Birmingham etc. Contact: www.thetrainline.com or phone 0870 010 1296