Access Statement
Little Daffaluke was built around 1840 of stone under a slate roof. It was built to accommodate some of those serving Daffaluke House and at that time no great thought was given to accessibility! Thus some fundamental limitations remain despite its conversion to a very comfortable and beautiful apartment.
The apartment is sadly not suitable for those needing downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms since these are on the first floor. Also those in wheel chairs will find access difficult due to the steps and staircase. The front door is approached by 3 steps down (1.08 m wide by 0.16m high) to a 1.1m wide x 1.2m long door step. A quarter turn left over the door threshold leads in to the Kitchen via the 0.9m wide x 2m high front door. Access continues through the kitchen into the downstairs corridor from which there is the doorway to the sitting room, and the staircase to the first floor. The staircase is made up of steps 1-4 (0.77m wide x 0.2m high) forming a quarter turn up to the right onto the main flight of 12 stairs(0.77m wide x 0.2m high) with handrail to the first floor, giving access to the 2 bedrooms, 1 en-suite bathroom and 1 en-suite shower room.
To date guests using walking aids have found the stairs and hence the apartment access to be no significant problem given the handrail.
Please do not hesitate to ask if you are unsure of the accessibility and need further information.
The apartment is centrally heated throughout.
Pre-arrival, arrival and car parking
There is parking for 2 cars on the drive opposite the kitchen window. The parking is level tarmac.
The nearest bus stop is 1 mile away at Peterstow with hourly services to Hereford (12 miles) and Gloucester (18 miles). There are railway stations at Hereford and Gloucester and a National Express coach stop in Ross.
There is a farm shop at Pengethley 2miles away and Londis store/Post Office at Peterstow. Ross and Monmouth offer a wide range of shops.
Location and surroundings
Little Daffaluke is situated in a very peaceful location within a 2 acre terraced garden of lawns, herbaceous borders, ornamental ponds and a rose garden together with fruit trees and a walled kitchen garden. It overlooks grass fields and fruit orchards so is particularly well suited to those seeking a relaxing location with walks from the door round the local lanes and footpaths, yet easy access to the picturesque towns and villages as well as the glorious countryside. The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean are close by and a bit further afield lie the Malvern Hills, Black Mountains, Cotswold hills and the cathedral cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining room 4.5m long x 2.7m wide comprising electric oven and hob, kitchen units with double sink, cupboards, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kettle with dining table and 4 chairs, leading to:-
Hallway 3m long x 1.5m wide with staircase to first floor, utility room with washing machine, and doorway (0.8m wide x 2m high) into:-
Sitting room (4.5m x 4.3m) comprising sofa, 2 armchairs, coffee table and other tables with table lights, book shelf unit with television and DVD player/recorder. There is a Clearview Wood burning stove for added comfort.
First Floor
Landing (7.5m long x 1.7m wide ) with doorways (all 0.75m wide x 2m high) leading to:-
4 poster King sized double bed room (4.5m x 3.6m) with 2m x 1.5m bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, bedside tables and settee
Bathroom (4.5m x 2.4m ) with roll top bath, washbasin, toilet and heated towel rail
Twin Bedroom (4.2m x 2.6m) with 1.03m x 2m antique twin beds, wardrobe and bedside table
Shower room (4.2m x 3.2m) with washbasin, toilet, spacious walk-in shower, airing cupboard and heated towel rail.
