Introduction

Access Statement Cuckoo Barn Lodge

Cuckoo Barn Lodge nestles in a peaceful valley two miles from Rutland Water, 100 yards down a gravel drive and a mile from the village of Exton.
Built on two floors there is ground floor access to three double bedrooms one of which has an end suite wet room and there is also a family bathroom.

The upper ground floor living area is reached by a ramp from the parking area onto the decking veranda. The two floors are connected by a flight of 12 stairs with a single handrail.
If you have any queries or require assistance please phone 01780 460114 or email hello@cuckoobarnlodge.co.uk and we will be pleased to help.

Pre arrival

For full details of how to reach us please see the directions section of our website or use our postcode which is LE15 8BA and look for the sign to Cuckoo Barn (beside the last telegraph pole on the right coming from Stamford or the first telegraph pole on the left coming from Oakham on the Exton to Stamford Road.)

The nearest railway stations are Stamford and Oakham 8 miles away and taxis are available at both stations. Both stations have a regular service from Leicester and Peterborough with a through service to London Stansted airport. The nearest bus stop in the village of Exton is a mile away and the service is infrequent.

This access statement is available in larger print on request.

Car Parking and Arrival

Parking is available adjacent to the lower ground floor entrance to the bedrooms and also beside the ramp that leads to the living area.
The parking area has a gravel surface.
There is a single step to the lower ground floor entrance which is 79cm (31 inches) wide and has a sensor light.

The upper ground floor is accessible from a decking ramp or two steps from the gravel parking area. The ramp is 130 cm (51 inches) wide and leads onto an open south facing veranda with a sliding French door (96 cm (38 inches) opening with no step) leading to the living area and kitchen. the ramp and entrance is lit by sensor lights.

Assistance can be given with luggage on request.

Living Area

There is a large (75m2 approximately) level open plan living area with kitchen and dining area.
The floor is white oiled oak laminate throughout with underfloor heating controlled by an adjustable room thermostat.

The area is well lit with overhead lighting.

Garden

There is level access through the French window to the decking veranda with steps or a ramp down to a large south facing lawn overlooking our own tree lined meadow.
Table and chairs and bench seating are set up on the two level veranda with two steps between levels.