Access Statement
Introduction
Bampfield farm is 3 miles from Barnstaple the main town in North Devon. The 2 cottages are a rural location on a 200 acre farm.
Our Ordnance Survey map reference is SS602348 and Postcode EX32 7NR.
The location and directions to the farm is on the website. There are also directions on the brochure.
Arrival and Car Park Facilities
The owner is a resident at Bampfield Farm. The owner’s farmhouse is situated inside the courtyard beside the cottages.
On the farm there are many uneven surfaces, on the drive, parking area and around the garden.
We have 2 cottages providing ample parking.
Granary cottage has 3 parking spaces outside the cottage.
Haven cottage has 3 parking spaces outside the cottage.
External Communal Areas
There is a large garden for everyone, to gain access you will need to walk up a slope. There are uneven surfaces and steps to access the cottages.
Also there is an outdoor play area with swings and a slide.
The playroom and laundry room have a slope, steps and thresholds to enter both rooms. Carpet in the playroom and slate floor in the laundry room.
Individual Cottages
Both cottages are converted from old buildings.
Haven Cottage is the oldest from the 16th Century; hence low beams and steps are not designed for tall people or wheelchairs.
Each cottage has a patio area with a gravel base.
The Granary
Each property has its own front door which is self-contained.
The front door is up 2 steps. Inside the cottage there are:
Hallway – 1 step,
Open plan kitchen – 2 steps up to lounge
On the ground level there is 1 double room, 1 bunk bed room and a toilet with a wash basin. All the rooms are carpeted (except the bathrooms they have a vinyl floor covering)
Up a flight of stairs with a handrail there is a twin bedroom, en-suite king size room and bathroom with shower, bath and toilet. The shower has a step depth 255mm and 270mm.
Haven Cottage
Each property has its own front door which is self-contained.
The front door is down 1 step from the garden/patio area.
This cottage is an open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room.
All rooms are fitted with carpets (except the bathrooms which have vinyl flooring)
The bedrooms and bathrooms are situated down a flight of stairs with a handrail.
Down the stairs, there is 1 double room with an en-suite shower step depth of 140mm, a bathroom with bath and shower overhead, and a basin. 1 twin room and 1 bunk bedroom.
Kitchens
They contain a microwave oven, an electric fan assisted cooker in each cottage, electric kettle, iron, refrigerator with an ice box and a dishwasher.
They are very well equipped.
Lounge Area
There is a TV with Freeview, DVD and video player. A Wood burner is also installed. Neither cottage has a telephone line.
Both Cottages have access to wi-fi.
Animal Feeding
Our visitors are welcome to accompany us to feed the animals and touch them. However, this means walking through uneven and muddy fields. Wellington Boots are essential. Everyone must wash their hands after touching the animals.
The working farm is approximately 200 metres from the cottages and visitors wishing to view this must be escorted by the owner.
Emergency Information
This is provided in each cottage.
Owner Emergency Numbers:
Lynda 01271 346566 Mobile 07881956905
Margaret 01271 342890 Mobile 07785768637
Taxi: 01271 378993
Doctor 01271 329004 Brannams Medical Centre
Car Breakdown see yellow pages.
Directions to Accident and Emergency North Devon District Hospital Barnstaple 01271 322577 or dial 111
Drive to Barnstaple, when you reach traffic lights turn right. At next roundabout go straight. At the next roundabout turn right. At traffic lights go straight on up the hill past the fire station. Turn right at next traffic lights and follow the road to the right for Accident and Emergency.
QUICK LINKS
About Bampfield Farm
Our Cottages
Child-friendly
Feed the animals
Guest information
The Area
Beaches
Activities
Eating Out
