The entrance has grab handles fitted for ease of entry and is tiled with a large dirt-trapping mat. There is hanging space for some coats and a spacious shoe rack, plus the recycling system of bins. It opens out on the sun lounge and goes through to the kitchen.

The second entrance by the hot tub patio has full wheelchair accessibility.

Spacious, Sunny Living Room

Spacious, sunny living room with roomy sofa and relaxing chairs. Flat screen TV with integral DVD player and separate video player. Ceiling fan for those hotter days, and mood lighting for winter cosiness. Net curtains for more privacy or reduce the sun’s glare. Patio doors open out onto the main garden for ease of access.

Dining Room

Large, blue dining room with table and chairs and large sideboard with huge mirror. Fruit bowls and plenty of storage. Large charts and maps of the area on the walls. High chairs for children available.

The Kitchen

A well appointed kitchen with a fridge / freezer, electric cooker, dishwasher and a washing machine. Along with many more appliances & utensils such as blenders, a kettle, toaster and glassware.

Lots of bowls, mixing dishes, casserole dishes and pots and pans for your culinary delights and creations, plus graters, baking moulds (including muffin moulds for kids cooking lessons!). Cafetiere and teapot and jugs abound. Stainless steel insulated mugs as well as porcelain for those tea and coffee drinkers. Plus plates in a variety of sizes so you won’t run out, along with cutlery!

We also have a selection of cooking books to help you get inspired!

Two king-sized double bedrooms

Two king-size double bedrooms (one of which could be a twin or super kingsize bed otherwise) upstairs with plenty of cupboards, hanging space and hangers. Blackout curtains thoughout. Fans if necessary.

Twin Room

Twin room with full-sized bunk beds and chest of drawers. Mood lighting, reading lights and fan cooler.

Ground Floor Snug

Ground floor kingsize double room on a high quality sofa bed or snug lounge / playroom with pigeon holes filled with books, tourist information and games. Plus extra chairs and a fold away table. Patio doors lead out into the country garden and a patio, which then leads to the hot tub and wet room / sauna.

N.B. This is the most suitable bedroom for use by accessibility / mobility limited guests as it is on the ground floor and has full access to the wetroom / sauna suite on the ground floor level.

Facilities

Each room Benefits from being light and airy with plenty of storage / hanging facilities.
The curtains are blackout.

Other Facilities included are:

A child cot and high chair are available for a surcharge – £15 per week. Also baby monitor/ bottle warmer £5pw.

Welcome pack including milk, tea and coffee and a surprise! – possibly chocolates, pain au chocolat etc – depends who is coming – we like to make it personal!

Bedding & towels included but NOT towels for use with the spa hot tub and sauna. Please BRING YOUR OWN “beach” towels ” for this.

Central heating throughout (Oil) if needed. We have the heating separated into upstairs and downstairs so there is less wastage, more efficiency, less of a carbon footprint and easier adaptablility for your convenience. Hot water is from solar panels as well as oil.

TV, DVD and video player

Hi-fi – Cassette, CD and radio

FREE Wi-Fi Internet access – ask for the access code, some limited speeds and reception, you may work in the clinic if you need to when it is open if that helps. Also – pay-for wi-fi locally incl BTFON etc.

Patio table and chairs and sun canopy

Selection of books, incl recipe books, some toys and tourist information

Comprehensive information handbook – e.g. best pubs, local butchers, full list of emergency numbers etc Recommendations from previous guests and the owner!

Secure shed for bicycle storage and drying outdoor clothes and boots

Full bicycle repair kit

Gas BBQ and cooking implements

Tumble dryer and drying racks both for inside the house and outside.

Mops and buckets, outside brushes

Vacuum cleaner, cleaning cloths and some cleaning fluids – all bio-degradable and child-friendly (more can be purchased from the “Extras” list via the Clinic)

Footballs, tennis balls and frisbees etc

Mini-football goal and other games sets

Outside teak benches and chairs to relax in

2 patios for morning and evening sun

Large lawn area that gets the sun all day long.

outside lighting, including lit parking area

Ready for use now! A large, luxury cedar hot tub / spa plus disabled-access wet room and sauna and new patio area!

Let the party begin…!

The decor has been carefully designed using the principles of Feng Shui – to enhance the energy and ambience of the house. Hence the rooms in the southern part of the house are brightly coloured – ie the principal bedroom is yellow for example, and those in the North facing areas a more blue / mauve eg second bedroom and the Snug downstairs.

Extras and Special Treats for your stay… eg massages, organic vegetable box, bottle of champagne etc

Disability Access

Living Elements is suitable for partially disabled and wheelchair dependent clients, but not those who require the use of a hoist for transfers.

 

There is direct wheelchair access via a permanent ramp from the jacuzzi patio. The other access doors have hand rails / grips by the doors and low cills.

 

There is a disabled-use toilet with access bars on the ground floor and a walk-in shower with a moveable shower seat. The access distance for the shower is 490mm wide and there is a small lip to step over.

 

The downstairs bedroom has a moveable, low level kingsize double bed. It is suitable for some hoists as they can fit underneath the bed and has a standard doorway (730mm) and it is wheelchair accessible. It looks out onto the jacuzzi patio garden via sliding French doors which have a step to the patio level.

 

All rooms downstairs are wheelchair accessible and have either short pile carpets or tiles. All the windows are low level to ensure plenty of glorious daylight and views onto the garden.

 

There is no wheelchair access to the first floor or a stairlift. The stairs are moderately steep but do have a hand rail. There is a low height bath upstairs with overhead shower. An extra over-the-bath seat is available for transfers but moderate mobility is required. Shower mats etc are standard.

 

For those who are partially sighted, the flooring, door and walls are of contrasting colours and textures. Many of the kitchen cupboards are low level for storage etc.

 

The jacuzzi is not available for use if you have not got good balance and are flexible as it is free-standing on the patio. The sauna is partially accessible for those with moderate movement problems. Note: It should not be used by those with high blood pressure problems etc. For more details ask Gayle for the Sauna / jacuzzi safety guidelines.

 

There are paved, wide walkways all around the house for accessibility and to enjoy the large garden. Parking: There is lots of spacious parking, shared with the complementary health clinic opposite, on tarmac. The garden is enclosed by a hedge and accessed by a choice of two gates. Wheelchair storage in the outside, lockable black shed.

 

I can arrange for surgical waste sack disposal and usually have spare sacks. This service is billed separately.

 

If you have any further questions regarding access or special requirements please call me directly.

 

I hope you enjoy your holiday at Living Elements.

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Health Extras

Why not visit the complementary health clinic opposite the house – appointments are available during your stay, or join a Pilates / Yoga / Chi Kung class?

Visit Living Elements Clinic for more information – you will be surprised at what we offer. Please note that if you wish to have a specific treatment advance booking is essential. Call the clinic directly on 01243 641665.

There is also a possibility of space for camping in tents and limited hard-surface space for caravans if you are in need of extra accommodation!

Please remember: The cottage and all furniture, fittings and effects in or on the property must be left in the same state of repair and in the same clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period as at the beginning. You must report and pay for any damage, loss or breakages in the cottage during your stay. Only guests named on the booking form are permitted to stay unless agreed with the owner – this includes extras staying in tents / caravans or on the floor in sleeping bags etc!