Access Statement

Corbar Bank is a Victorian family home and our guest accommodation is located on the first floor of our recently extended property accessed via a carpeted staircase with banister rail.
We are committed to ensure an appropriate accommodation service for prospective guests with disabilities but due to the layout of Corbar Bank, we lack facilities for guests with severe mobility limitations.

We welcome any enquiries from guests with disabilities so we can discuss their needs and all reasonable attempts will be made to meet these.

Pre-Arrival

  • Telephone, e-mail and internet connection
  • Fonts on website can be enlarged
  • Accessibility statement available via PC or hard copy
  • Corbar Bank is located approximately 10 minutes from Buxton Railway Station and is on a bus route.
  • We are happy to collect guests from the train station or local bus stop.
  • Supermarkets will deliver provisions to this address.
  • The nearest shop mobility scheme is at Glossop and High Peak Shopmobility, 2 Chapel Streeet, Glossop SK13 8AT Tel: 01457 861635
  • Buxton radio taxis 10 Concert Place Buxton SK17 6EE 0129823457 provide wheelchair accessible taxis on request.
  • The nearest equipment hire services are Scoota Mart 314c Buxton Road, STOCKPORT, SK2 7DD

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

  • The house number and is displayed on the front gate post.
  • Car parking is available immediately outside the house.
  • The surface of the driveway is tarmac.
  • The front door to the accommodation is accessed by descending 8 stone steps.
  • There is a step up into the hallway.
  • There is a front doorbell to allow access.

Main Entrance, Reception

  • There is no alternative entrance.
  • There is a side hung front door opening into a large hallway.
  • The hall flooring is wood laminate.
  • The hallway is well lit.
  • A pen and paper pad will be made available on request.

Public Areas – Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

  • Accommodation is on the first floor.
  • There are three steps up to a first landing followed by four steps to a  further landing, then one step to a further landing, then eleven steps to the front door of the accommodation.
  • All steps and landings comply with current accessibility regulations.
  • Stairways and landings have fitted carpets.
  • There is no lift.
  • There is no public telephone but guests are welcome to use the house telephone.

Public Areas – Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

  • Fire doors are fitted as appropriate.
  • The bedroom, living accommodation and kitchen facilities are all within one room.
  • There are no hand rails or toilet adaptations.

Public WCs

  • Not applicable

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe

  • Not applicable

Laundry

  • Not applicable

Shop

  • Not applicable

Treatment room/s

  • Not applicable

Leisure Facilities

  • Not applicable

Outdoor Facilities

  • Access to the rear garden is  via the front door and side of the house.
  • The area has one shallow stone step to a paved patio area .

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting

  • Not applicable

Clubs & Entertainment

  • Not applicable

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

  • Laminate flooring throughout; rugs by bedside.
  • Slippers provided for guest use.

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Unsuited or Shared]

  • Ceramic tiled floor;
  • low level toilet
  • power shower in en suite wet room.
  • No adaptation to units or appliances.

Self-Catering Kitchen

  • Laminate floor throughout.
  • Microwave
  • Oven at eye level.
  • No adaptations to units or appliances.

Grounds and Gardens

  • As outdoor facilities.

Additional Information

  • Corbar Bank is a no smoking property.
  • The owner has knowledge of Makaton sign language.
  • A fridge is available for storing medication.
  • The accommodation has a heat sensor and smoke alarm fitted.
  • There is a clear escape route outlined in the accommodation information handbook.

Contact Information

Address:  Corbar Bank
20 Corbar Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK176RQ

Telephone:  01298 22664

Email:  tess@corbarbank.co.uk

Website:  www.corbarbank.co.uk

Grid reference:   OSGB Grid Ref: SK0553073950

Hours of operation:   N/A

Emergency number:  01298 22664

Local equipment hire companies:   See above pre-arrival

Local public transport numbers:   See above pre-arrival

Local accessible taxi numbers:   See above pre-arrival

Future Plans

  • There are no plans to alter the property.
  • There are no plans to purchase equipment or aids
  • There are no plans to adjust services and facilities

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve our service. If you have any comments please phone 0129822664 or email tess@corbarbank.co.uk

 25th July 2020