Introduction
Saddle Barn is a semi-detached converted barn conversion, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. The property overlooks the stream and has its own private outdoor seating area to the rear. The front of the property overlooks the farm yard of an organic and conservation minded farm.
As a two storey property, our premises are unsuitable for anyone with a mobility disability because of the stairs. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.
We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement, if you have and queries please do call. We look forward to welcoming you.
Pre-Arrival
We have our own website (www.cloughbottom.co.uk).
Booking/enquires can be made via e-mail or phone and are confirmed by post or e-mail. We ask for a 25% deposit on booking, with balance due 8 weeks before arrival.
Nearest bus stop is a 10 minute walk from Saddle Barn and is located by the village hall in Bashall Eaves.
Nearest public telephone box is a 10 minute walk from Saddle Barn and is located at the end of the road leading to Clough Bottom in the village of Bashall Eaves.
Nearest train station is 5 miles in Clitheroe.
Traveline Timetable Finder and Journey Planner
Taxi's can be booked on 01200 444444.
Tesco will deliver shopping that has been ordered online.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
We will meet you with keys on arrival between the hours of 3.00pm and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours the cottage owners are available. In the unlikely event the owners are unavailable, customers arriving will be contacted in advance to discuss arrangements for collection of keys on arrival.
There is a large, level gravel drive with individual car parking bays to accommodate 8 cars. Additional car parking available adjacent to. Parking is 20 metres from the front door of the property. Cars can be parked immediately outside the property for luggage loading and unloading but then should be moved to the designated parking bays to allow access for farm vehicles.
There is no light outside the main entrance but lighting is provided from lights at the car park and opposite the property on the main Reception building.
The Approach
The cottage is situated opposite the main Reception building in the main farm yard. The name of the cottage is clearly displayed on door of the building.
Main Entrance & Reception
The main entrance has one step 9 cm high. The door is 81 cm wide, 1.88 mtrs high. The key hole lock is 1.03 mtrs high. There is easy access from outside ground surface to inside surface. The entrance leads into a short hallway with coat hanging space directly opposite and access the downstairs w.c. and main living accommodation. The entrance hall's décor is light walls with stained wooden skirting. The floor is carpeteted with a heavy duty carpet. The doors are stained oak.
Lighting is ceiling spotlights - bright.
2 doors leading from entrance hall 1 to the main living area and 1 to the downstairs w.c.
Public Areas
W.C. off Hall
Door width -67 cm, height - 1.98 mtrs.
Toilet seat height - 40 cm.
Space under washbasin is free (no pipes or vanity unit).
Wall-mounted mirror, height - 1.30 mtrs.
Limited space to left or right of toilet of 23 cm on either side.
Laminate floor. Ceramic wall tiles - good contrast.
Open Plan Living and Dining Room
Door width - 74 cm, height - 1.98 mtrs.
Flooring is laminate flooring with rug in the living area.
Lighting is mixture of ceiling spotlights and table light/lamps.
Good colour contrast between walls floor and furniture.
Two 3 seater sofas, one 2 seater sofa, all moveable/feather free - all armed.
Furniture - dark wooden sideboard containing tourist information, books, jigsaw puzzles and videos which is at an appropriate height and accessible to all, small side table/cupboard with table lamp, small round table and coffee table
Wall-mounted Teletext/DVD TV with remote control, Wind-up Radio/Torch
There is free space of 2.10 mtrs by 2.57 mtrs clear of doors and furniture
Dining table - 76 cm high, 1.98 mtrs long x 90 cm wide. Two wooden benches - 82.5 cm long x 42 cm wide, 46 cm high. Two chairs (moveable) with whicker seats - no arms. 46 cm high.
Full-glazed double patio doors 1.37 mtrs wide, height - 1.85 mtrs - and one step 18 cm high leading to decked patio area.
Smoke alarm fitted.
Self Catering Kitchen
Kitchen/Open Plan Lounge Doorway - width - 86 cm, height - 1.99 mtrs.
Fully fitted kitchen mixture of cupboards/drawers. Worktop height - 90 cm.
Sink unit with cupboards underneath - 90cm high
Oven with electric module - ceramic hob 90cm high
Flooring is laminate flooring. Good contrast between floor, cupboard and other surfaces
Evenly lit kitchen with ceiling spotlights - bright. Integrated fridge and under counter/worktop freezer. Dishwasher.
Stairs
Fitted with a handrail on one side. The stair risers are closed, with 13 steps leading to the landing. The stairs are 20 cm high. Fitted short pile carpet on the floor.
Upstairs Landing Area/Passage
The passages leading to the bedrooms is 86.5 cm wide by 7.83 mtrs long. 4 doors off
Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
2 ceiling pendant lights and smoke alarm.
Bedroom (1)
Door width - 74 cm, height - 197.5 mtrs.
2 Single beds height - 63 cm, width - 96 cms.
All bedding - Non feather duvets and pillows provided
Sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases are cotton
Largest transfer space between beds is 55 cm.
Largest free space clear of doors and furniture is 1.39 mtrs x 72 cm.
Bedroom has one ceiling pendant light and two wall-mounted reading lamps.
Bedside table, height - 63 cm.
All beds are moveable
Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
Fitted wardrobe with pole and shelf.
Bedroom (2)
Door width - 74 cm, height 1.97 mtrs.
One double bed, height - 62 cm, width - 1.37 mtrs.
Largest free space clear of doors and furniture is 2.70 mtrs x 85 cm.
Largest transfer space to left and right of the bed is 58 cm.
2 bedside tables - 62 cms high
Chair.
Bedroom has one ceiling pendant light and two bedside lamps
Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
Fitted wardrobe with pole and shelf.
En-suite
En-suite bathroom with corner shower cubicle. Step up to shower tray is 19cm.
Shaver socket under mirror
Door width - 65.5 cm, height - 1.97 mtrs.
Pedestal washbasin - 68 cm high. Toilet is 41cm high, space to left and right of toilet - 34 cm.
Fully tiled walls and floor.
Bedroom (3)
Door width - 74 cm, height - 1.97 mtrs.
Zip/Link beds height - 62 cm with drawers under each bed
Largest transfer space available in between the beds is 72 cms.
Largest free space clear of doors and furniture is 1.98 mtrs x 72cm.
1 table - 54 cms high
1 chair
Bedroom has one ceiling pendant light and two wall-mounted reading lamps.
Fitted short pile carpet on the floor.
Bath Room
Door width - 66.5 cm, height - 1.98 mtrs.
Toilet seat height - 41 cm. Free space to the left and right of the toilet is 25 cm.
Washbasin - 72 cm high
Bath - 56cm high x 1.37 mtrs long x 57 cm wide
The bathroom suite is white and there is a shower over the bath with bath screen
The mirror is at a height of 1.26 mtrs. A shaver socket is positioned under mirror.
Grounds & Gardens
There is a fenced, decked ‘toddler-proof' patio area to the rear of the property accessible to visitors via the living room
There is outside garden furniture comprising of wooden table - 1.50 mtrs long x 87 cm wide. Table height - 70 cm. 6 wooden chairs (2 with arms) seat height - 43 cm.
The rear of the cottage overlooks a stream, play field with picnic bench and field containing trees and shrubs and an organic vegetable patch which can be used by guests.
There are many public footpaths within easy reach of the cottage. A selection of walks is provided.
Laundry
There is 24 hour access to a laundry room in an adjoining building 7 mtrs from Saddle Barn.
Guests have access to a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer and washing consumables. Pegs and an outside drying line are also available.
Additional Information
Saddle Barn is no smoking
We do not allow pets
A travel cot and stair gate can be located in the bedroom cupboard and wardrobe. An additional folding guest bed and high chair is available from Reception
A hairdryer is available from Reception
Guests are invited to pick their own seasonal vegetables from an organic vegetable patch
Mobile phone reception is reasonable (outside the property)
Internet access is available during office hours (subject to PC availability)
We supply a Welcome Hamper with tea bread, jam, milk, cheese, tea and coffee. Breakfast Hampers and frozen ready meals are also available to purchase along with jams and chutneys which can be purchased for the farm pantry (located in Reception). Opening times - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 9.30-2.30pm and on Fridays between 9.30am-5pm. Additional information on things to do in the area, maps, advice and assistance are also available from Reception
Directions will be sent out on receipt of balance
Additional keys are available on request.
We are always looking to improve and welcome any feedback you may have. If you'd like to get in touch, please call 01254 826285 or e-mail us.
