Access Statement

High Cloud Farm ~ Self Catering Accommodation ~ As at Jan 2017

INTRODUCTION

High Cloud Farm house and barn enjoy panoramic views over rural countryside with Raglan castle in mid distance and the pointed peak of Sugarloaf Mountain in far distance, where the sun usually sets.

We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this statement. However, if you have any queries please call. We look forward to welcoming you.

Changes are made to improve the house on a regular basis so there may be occasions when there is a slight difference between what is written here and what you find on arrival. We expect those changes to be for the better.

PRE-ARRIVAL

• We not only have our website, which is www.bhhl.co.uk/properties/highcloud-farm/ but are also listed on
• Booking/enquiries can be made through our enquiry form or telephone 01600-772929.
• The nearest train stations are Newport and Abergavenny. They are about 25 minutes by car. There are accessible taxis at the stations.
• The nearest shop and petrol station is 4 miles.
• Mobile phone signal is good. I-pads and tablets also work well. Wifi in House only at present.
• We provide tea, coffee, sugar and milk available in the kitchen for your arrival.
• We provide bed linen, towels and bath mats.

ARRIVAL & CAR PARK FACILITIES

• Once turned off the main A40 at Raglan, High Cloud Farm approximately 3 miles, and 2 miles of which is single track road, with no street lighting, with hills and sharp bends. In severe weather (snow and ice) this road may not be fully accessible by car. The alternative road (next on right along old A40) is better maintained in snowy conditions.
• There is plenty of car parking space for vehicles near the farm house and barn.
• Luggage can be unloaded outside the front doors.
• The entrances to the house and barn have ramps from the road to the front doors.
• The entrance to the patio via the side of the house has one step (each step 6" high).

OUTDOOR FACILITIES

• Patio and grass lawns. Use far lawn for ball games.
• Barbecue on wheels (charcoal – not provided).
• Garden furniture.
• Hot Tub ready for use with instructions.
• Swimming pool (available in summer). 5 metres x 10 metres. Roman end with steps into shallow end of pool approximately one metre deep. The depth shelves at halfway along the pool to deep end of approximately 2.5 metres. Child safety fence.
• Jogging or walking track around farm fields and beside our stream. Woodland walk.

INDOOR – GROUND FLOOR

Farm house Entrance & Hallway

Inside the front entrance is a large hallway, off which are the kitchen/breakfast room, laundry room, cloakroom, and one sitting room. All on same level floor.

• Kitchen/ breakfast room, with double doors to veranda and patio, one step of 5".
• Laundry room
• Cloakroom with hand basin and toilet
• Sitting room 1 with double doors to patio, one step down of 5".
• Study
• Staircase, access to bedrooms and bathrooms/shower rooms on first and second floor.

Hall

• Sideboard with extra information & household items. OS wall map.
• Coats rack
• Fitted carpet and Persian rug.

Laundry Room

• Front loading automatic washing machine.
• Hoover, floor brush, dust pan brush.
• Ironing board and iron.
• Additional toilet rolls and other guest items.
• High chairs & safety gates.
• Microwave

Kitchen

• Larder fridge and freezer with ice dispenser
• Fully equipped kitchen, cooker with 2 ovens/grill, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, cutlery, crockery, cooking pots and utensils.
• Table and 12 chairs
• Stereo music system
• Flooring of Italian fossil stone
• Access to the patio via double doors and 5"step.

Cloakroom

• Toilet & hand basin
• Extra coat hanging hooks
• Fitted carpet

Sitting Room

• Access from hall through tall oak and glass double doors
• Two three-seater sofas and one leather sofa. Occasional tables.
• TV (42" screen) with Sky Sport.
• DVD Player.
• Fitted carpet and Persian carpet

Office

• Access from sitting room.
• Two desks. One captain's chair, leather
• Shelving unit with library of books
• Fitted carpet

INDOOR – FIRST FLOOR

• Access via staircase 15 steps (each step 7" high, with 2 mid-stage platforms).
• 2 Bedrooms:

1 x double. Built in cupboard, chest of drawers, mirror. Adjacent bathroom 1 not en-suite.

1 x family room with double bed and 2 single beds. Built in cupboard, chest of drawers, mirror.

Adjacent bathroom 2 not en-suite.

• Bathroom 1 with bath, toilet and basin.
• Bathroom 2 with shower cubicle, toilet and basin.
• Storage cupboard with spare bedding, towels

INDOOR – SECOND FLOOR

• Access via staircase 13 steps (each step 7" high, with 2 mid stage platforms).
• 2 Bedrooms:
• 1 x Small Double. Cupboard, drawers, mirror.
• 1 x family room (1 double bed, 2 single beds). Cupboard, drawers, mirror, coffee table, 2 chairs
• shower cubicle, toilet and basin.
• Landing with table and chair.

BARN – Number 1 with Main Dining Room All on level ground floor with underfloor heating

Entrance & Hallway

This is an open plan design with the entrance hall open to kitchen and to dining area and snug. The dining area has double doors on to a patio, with step down of 8". The bedrooms, shower room and toilets lead off the open plan area.

• Hall
• Kitchen
• Dining area with double doors to veranda and patio, one step of 8".
• Snug
• 2 bedrooms
• Shower room with hand basin and toilet
• Toilet with hand basin.

Hall

• Sideboard with extra information & household items. OS wall map.
• Set of coat hanging hooks

Kitchen

• Larder fridge and freezer, and under-shelf fridge
• Fully equipped kitchen, 2 sets of cooker hobs, 2 ovens/grills, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, cutlery, crockery, cooking pots and utensils.
• Front loading automatic washing machine. Washing powder provided.
• Microwave
• Laminated flooring

Dining area

• Dining Table with 24 chairs, padded seats and padded backs.
• Fitted carpet
• Double doors opening to patio, one step of 8".

Snug

• 2 x 2-seater leather sofas, coffee table
• Shelf unit with books and games
• Children's toys
• Fitted carpet

Cloakroom

• Further hooks for coats
• Storage cupboard with spare bedding, towels
• Spare fridge

Shower room

• Shower cubicle, toilet, hand basin, cupboard and additional toilet rolls
• Laminated floor

Toilet

• Toilet & hand basin
• Laminated floor

2 Bedrooms

• 1 x twin beds. Built in cupboard, chest of drawers, mirror. Fitted carpet
• 1 x double bed. Built in cupboard, chest of drawers, mirror. Fitted carpet

BARN – Number 2 with Main Sitting Room All on level ground floor with underfloor heating

Entrance & Hallway

This is an open plan design with the entrance hall open to kitchen and to sitting area and breakfast alcove. The sitting area has double doors on to a patio, with step down of 8". The bedrooms, shower room and toilets lead off the open plan area.

• Hall
• Kitchen
• Sitting area with double doors to veranda and patio, one step of 8".
• Breakfast area
• 4 bedrooms
• 1 Shower rooms with hand basin and toilet
• Separate toilet with hand basin.
• 1 Bathroom with bath and toilet

Hall

• Sideboard with extra information & household items.
• Set of coat hanging hooks

Kitchen

• Fully equipped kitchen, cooker with oven/grill, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, cutlery, crockery, cooking pots and utensils.
• Larder fridge-freezer
• Front loading automatic washing machine. Washing powder provided.
• Laminated flooring

Cloakroom

• Further hooks for coats
• Cupboard for hoover, dustpan and brush
• Ironing board and iron.
• Storage of high chairs

2 Shower rooms

• Shower cubicle, with Toilet & hand basin
• Shower cubicle, with Toilet & hand basin, and cupboard foradditional toilet rolls
• Laminated floor

Toilet

• toilet & hand basin
• Laminated floor

Sitting Room

• 4 x 3-seater sofas, 1 leather 2-seater sofa, 1 armchair. Coffee table and occasional tables.
• TV (40" screen) with DVD player (no Sky sports)
• Fitted carpet and Persian carpet

Breakfast area

• Table and 8 chairs
• Fitted carpet

4 Bedrooms

3 x twin beds. Cupboards, chest of drawers, mirrors

1 x double bed. Built in cupboard, chest of drawers, mirror.

Games Room

• Access from a path to the end of the barn
• Table tennis
• Pool table
• Table Football
• Pub Quoits

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

House Handbook on sideboard in hall. Contains information and notices regarding the house along with emergency contact information/details.

A member of staff will arrange to meet & greet you at the property to show you the house and inform you of all the functions either at the time of your arrival or within the first evening of your stay.

LEAVING PROCEDURE

It is the responsibility of the organizer to ensure that the doors are locked in all buildings before leaving and that all windows are closed.