Accessibility guide for Nene Valley Cottages
Nene Valley Holiday Cottages is an exclusive development of three luxury self-catering holiday cottages, created in 2006 from traditional farm buildings with commanding views over the Nene Valley in Northamptonshire.
The cottages are located between Peterborough, Northampton and Cambridge. All rooms are on the ground floor, making access easier for guests who are able to manage a short step from each cottage into the gardens.
Len and Graham each have two bedrooms. Len interconnects with Alice, a single-room cottage that has been built to comply with M1 and M2 accessibility requirements for guests with impaired mobility.
Address
Clopton
Oundle
Northants
NN14 3DZ
Level access
- The main entrance has one step.
- There is no lift and no ramp.
- There is level access from the main entrance to Len, Graham and Alice Cottages.
Access with steps
- There is one step from the cottages into the gardens.
- The gardens for Len, Graham and Alice Cottages are accessed from French windows in the lounges and bedrooms.
- There are around 8 miles of grass tracks around the farm for guests to use.
- The tracks are not lawns, but they are regularly mown.
Bedrooms
- All bedrooms have non-allergenic bedding.
- The route to each bedroom is at least 750mm wide.
- Bedroom doors are at least 750mm wide.
- All bedrooms have windows and natural daylight.
- Bedrooms have bedside lamps, desk lamps or table lamps.
- All bedrooms are non-smoking.
- No bedrooms have fitted carpets.
- Rugs can be removed from bedrooms if required.
- Allergy-free pillows are available.
- Complimentary toiletries are eco-friendly.
Accessibility rating
The accommodation has previously been rated by the National Accessible Scheme as suitable for:
- Older and less mobile guests
- Part-time wheelchair users
Travel by public transport
- There are regular trains to Peterborough and Huntingdon stations.
- Both stations are around a 20-minute taxi journey from the cottages.
Parking and drop-off
- There is a car park at the cottages.
- Parking is free.
- The parking area is less than 50 metres from the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at the main entrance.
- The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.
- From the car park to the entrance, there is level access.
Arrival
- From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
- The main entrance has one step.
- There is a handrail and a gentle slope up to the front door of Alice Cottage.
- When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.
Kitchens
Len, Graham and Alice Cottages each have an open-plan kitchen.
- From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
- The kitchen door is 830mm wide.
- The work surface is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
- The hob is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
- The sink is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
- The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
- The table and plates have a colour contrast.
- All kitchens have a dishwasher and washing machine with integrated dryer.
- An open space can be made under the sink in Alice Cottage.
Lounges
Len, Graham and Alice Cottages each have a lounge area.
- From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access.
- The lounge door is 830mm wide.
Cottage gardens
- From the cottages to the gardens, there is one step.
- There is no lift and no ramp.
- The gardens can be accessed from the French windows in all lounges and bedrooms.
- In all cases, there is one step down into the gardens.
Farm tracks
- There are around 8 miles of grass tracks around the farm for guests to use.
- The tracks are not lawns, but they are regularly mown.
- From the main entrance to this area, there is one step.
- There is no lift and no ramp.
Emergency information
- There are smoke detectors in the kitchens and lounges.
Customer care and support
- The manager is on call if assistance is needed.
Guide last updated: 31 July 2021