Accessible Cottage in Rookley

The accommodation comprises large living area with high, vaulted beamed ceiling. There is ample, comfortable seating, including three settees and an electric riser/recliner chair, a large flat-screen digital TV/DVD player, and a stereo music centre with CD player. Wi-Fi internet access is also available in this area, together with a large range of DVDs, CDs, books and games. The building is centrally heated and fully insulated throughout. A container-planted decked area with garden seating runs for the entire length of the property and gives access to the garden, which contains an attractive, brick built barbecue.Padded garden lounges are available. There is parking for 2-3 cars.

Living Area

Between the main living room and kitchen is a dining area with pine dining table which will accommodate six - eight people. Living accommodation is all on the ground floor, with an extra room if required on galleried mezzanine floor (stairs leading from living area), as either a playroom for children, extra seating, or an additional bedroom (this room offers either one or two single beds, as required). The dining area leads to a modern, well-equipped kitchen, including hobs, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. A coin-operated tumble drier is available in an accessible outbuilding. The kitchen is well equipped with a wide range of cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery etc., together with items such as coffee makers, blender and food processor. French windows lead onto decked terrace and lawn, overlooking wildflower meadow, backed by woodland.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The twin master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, which has been built in the style of a "wet room" with widened doorway to shower, washbasin and toilet, designed with wheelchair users in mind. Rails have been fitted and a good quality shower chair is available, adjustable to be used in conjunction with the lavatory or as a commode. This bedroom has two fully adjustable, electric, profiling remote-controlled beds with pressure mattress and sides as required, one of which is a Volker bed. Although the Volker beds have the versatility of hospital beds, they are of an attractive design, with wooden frames, and are equally comfortable for our disabled and able-bodied visitors. They feature adjustable platform height, making them extremely convenient for carers.

This room contains a remote controlled television/DVD player, fitted double wardrobe, bedside cabinet and dressing table. French windows lead from this bedroom onto the terrace and garden, with views across the fields to the woodland beyond.

The second double bedroom has two divan beds, with the option to attach either cot sides or grab handles if required. These beds may be used as two singles, or joined to form one super kingsize (6 foot wide) bed. There is a remote-controlled television/DVD player, fitted double wardrobe, bedside cabinet and dressing table. Full-length French windows lead onto the terrace and garden, with views across wildflower meadow to the woodland.

The third bedroom contains one fully adjustable, profiling, electric Volker bed, as in the master bedroom, with optional retractable cot sides as required, and pressure relieving mattress. This room has a remote-controlled TV/DVD player, fitted wardrobe, bedside cabinet and has views onto gardens.

The second shared bathroom is also in the style of a "wet room", with widened doorway, shower, bath, washbasin and toilet. The bath has been designed to allow hoist access if required. There is also a shower table which may be used over the bath for those needing to be showered lying down.

Additional Information

All bedding and towels, tea-towels etc. are provided, together with a welcome pack of food items, including the freshest free-range eggs from the owners hens, home-made bread and a bottle of locally produced dry white wine. Essentials such as toilet paper, kitchen paper, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cheese, butter, orange juice, washing powder, dishwasher tablets, washing-up liquid, etc. are also provided. Cot, highchair, stair-gates and baby monitor are available if required, along with children's bedding, Duplo bricks, dolls house, soft toys, outside games, etc. The building is very adaptable to the needs of individual guests,and the style of bedding and layout of bedrooms can be altered to cater for our visitors' requirements.

Outdoors

The garden area is securely fenced, with immediate access to footpaths through the countryside, and delightful walks. There are plenty of red squirrels which can be viewed at close quarters or photographed by wildlife enthusiasts, and we have had barn owls nesting in the grounds for the last few years. Guests have a clear view of their nest box, and have been delighted to see the owls flying around as they sit outside on a summer evening. Hot tub hire is available on request, which has proved very popular - the tub being set up just outside the patio doors for easy access. Please note extra charges do apply and is hired through a local company. A wildflower meadow backs onto the garden.

Facilities

• Hoist needs to be hired - This is roughly £100.00 per week including delivery and pick up
• Ramps
• Handrails
• Fully adjustable electric remote-controlled beds
• Electric riser/recliner armchair
• Shower chair/commode
• Shower table
• Portable induction loop and carefully chosen colour schemes to assist those with impaired sight or hearing
• Wooden or "Karndean" flooring throughout the ground floor for ease of manoeuvrability
• Raised lavatory seats
• Adapted cutlery
• Adjustable bed table
• Lap tray
• V-shaped pillows
• Special pressure-relieving cushions
• Tempur pillow
• Perching stool
• A wide range of equipment for disabled visitors is readily available for hire. The owners are on hand to assist with any queries or assistance if required
• Clinical waste disposal is available on request

Please note the property can only be booked from a Wednesday to a Wednesday.

Strictly no pets due to owners allergies and respiratory problems.

The large stone and brick barn is situated in an idyllic setting on the outskirts of Rookley village, in a valley amid farmland and woodland, only reached down a farm track, half a mile from the road. It is however within ten minutes drive of the County town of Newport, with large, modern shops, cinema, pubs, restaurants, etc., together with more traditional farmers' markets and old style stores. The town is largely level, with good wheelchair access to most premises. Several local pubs and restaurants have excellent facilities for disabled customers.