Access Statement
We welcome everyone to Nethergill Farm. However we would like to point out some of the restrictions that guests with additional needs may need to consider.
Location of Nethergill Farm is in quite a remote location (1.5 hours from Airedale Hospital, the nearest major hospital and casualty department, 6 miles from Hawes market town (not always easy to access in Winter) and 25 miles from Skipton.
In case of emergency we have a possible landing field site for air ambulance outside the kitchen window next to the house.
There is no public transport to the property, the nearest bus stop is in Buckden (6 miles away).
The bedrooms are located on the first floor and there are no lifts.
Approach to Nethergill Farm
Clearly marked with a carved stone sign set into stone wall at the entrance to the farm track.
Situated up a long, single track farm drive with 3 cattle grids (0.75miles) on a slight incline as you approach the farmhouse. A few passing places are in situ.
Visitor Parking
There is parking for 3 cars directly outside the front gate and more parking around the rear of the property. There is ample room for getting in and out of the car from the visitor parking area, which is clearly signposted.
Parking area and entrance is well lit after dark.
Access to the Farmhouse
There are steps from where the car is parked to the front door
One small step onto a small paved area from the gravel drive.
One higher step (10 cms) through the front gate and onto another paved area.
One higher step (13 cms) and one lower step (8 cms) through the front door.
The width of the front door is 100cms and leads on to a Yorkstone floor area
Hallway
Reception area with small hand bell for emergency use
Access to the Sitting Room from the hallway
Small step into sitting room from the Yorkstone flagged hallway (approx. 3 cms in height)
Sitting Room
Large spacious area which leads into the Dining area, all on the same level.
Stairs
Wide open origina Victorian staircase with firm handrail on the right hand side and wall on the left
13 carpeted stairs up to a small landing area.
Stairs width 80cms
Twin Room 1
Accessed by 5 angled carpeted stairs off the landing area
Spacious room.
Very small riser into the ensuite bathroom
Small bathroom with hand rail on the side of the bath
Overhead shower
Uneven base to the bath to prevent slipping in the shower. (rubber bath mat available on request if required)
Thermostatically controlled radiator in bedroom and bathroom
Electric towel rail
2 bedside lights with switches located on a flex off the base
Light for bathroom operated by long hand cord
Twin Room 2
Accessed by further 5 carpeted stairs off the landing area
Spacious room.
Ensuite bathroom with overhead shower and hand shower on the taps, immediately to the left inside the door.
Small bathroom with hand rail on the side of the bath
Light switch half way up wall on outside of bathroom
Uneven base to the bath to prevent slipping in the shower over the bath.
Thermostatically controlled radiator in bedroom and electric towel rail in bathroom
2 bedside lights with switches located at the top of the stem
Double Room
Accessed by same 5 carpeted stairs off the landing area
Fairly spacious room
Thermostatically controlled radiator in bedroom and electric towel rail in bathroom
2 bedside lights with switches located on the upper part of the stem
Small Ensuite Bathroom with bath and toilet. Hand held shower attached to taps only
Dining Room
Located on the ground floor
Lighting
Small socket light remains on overnight for the convenience of our guests
Emergency lighting downstairs in hallway and sitting room in case of power failure
In case of emergency
Emergency notices displayed in each bedroom
Emergency alerted by hand bell in reception area
Garden
Paved patio area leading up to front door with bench and 2 wrought iron chairs with table
General
No downstairs toilet facilities
Fitted short pile carpets in all rooms
All doors have locking options
Rubber bathmat can be supplied
Address:
Nethergill Farm – Oughtershaw – Buckden – Skipton – BD23 5JS – North Yorkshire
Any comments or feedback please email:
Fiona.clark@nethergill.co.uk
Phone: 01756 761126
