• Each cottage is completely self-contained, fully furnished and equipped.
• The owners are resident on site.
• Electric heating is provided together with an immersion heater, electric cooker, microwave, fridge and kettle.
• Electricity charges are included in the price for Cottage 3 and are payable on a £1 meter for Cottages 1 & 2.
• Digital televisions, with teletext, and DVD players are provided in all cottages.
• Provisions can be obtained from nearby Keswick (3 miles) or our well-stocked camp shop in Braithwaite (1 mile), open April to October.
• Private car parking is available adjacent to the cottages.
• Well behaved dogs are permitted only by prior agreement with the owners (an extra charge of £10 per week will be made).
• A deposit of 50% is payable on booking; the balance to be paid 28 days before arrival (we reserve the right to re-let the cottage if these conditions are not met).
• Each cottage is provided with an up-to-date guide which details all aspects of life in and around Gallery Mews.
• All cottages provide ground floor access and accommodation suitable for less abled persons.
• The cottages can be inter-connected to provide accommodation for parties of up to 12.

Access Statement for Gallery Mews Cottages
Introduction

Ron & Anne Monk have 3 cottages with 3 star rating in the village of Thornthwaite nr Keswick, Cumbria 
 
Pre-Arrival

• Contact details 017687 78250 or email enquiries@thornthwaite.net
• Public transport available with routes to Penrith station (approx 25 miles) time taken 1 hr
• Nearest town Keswick approx 3 miles away walking distance 1/2 hr
• Taxi service in Keswick Davies tel no 017687 72676
• nearest shops Braithwaite village stores, Scotgate Caravan site shop (Apl- Oct) Keswick shops 3 miles away
• Baby equipment hire available in Keswick during season ( see local paper Keswick Reminder)
• Our other business Thornthwaite Galleries has disabled toilet and accessability around the gallery.
 
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• 2 spaces close to the cottages which can be reserved for disabled visitors and other parking approx 20yds up the lane in our main car park
• From the cottages car park it is a flat surface to the cottages cottage 1 having 2 steps.
• Distance from car park to cottages ranges from 5ft to 25 ft
• gravel surface to the car park with paving stones to the cottages
• Rear access to cars is available
• no barriers, speed bumps just clear access.
• Contact phone no available on our sign with name of owner.
• Large metal sign with readable signage.
• Keys are left in the doors of the cottage but full instruction and help can be available from the gallery owners.
• The path is wide enough for access
• Lighting is around the whole building at night and throughout the night. Cottage 1 and 2 have 2 steps and cottage 3 has 1.
• This is a level site for the Lake District.   
 
Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

• Cottage 1 has a side acces door ( usually only available for access to cleaning) which can be used as it has a ramp to the main car park for wheelchairs. Any steps are small and not usually a problem for visitors and this is explained fully if neccessary to visitors when they book. Contact with owners available as they live on site.
• Full lighting and subdued lighting in all cottages.
• Familiarisation tours are available both before booking and on arrival.
• Normal width door entrance. Cottage 2 has double width entrance doors.  
 
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

• Flooring carpets in relaxation rooms with vinyl flooring to bathrooms and kitchens Rugs are in front of fires in the lounges.
• Garden is available to visitors with a lawned area for dogs and children.   
 
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

• Carpet in lounges
• Clear lighting to rooms with subdued lighting
• no steps
 
Public WCs

• n/a
 
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

• Main bedroom of cottage 1 accessable to a wheelchair  
 
Self-Catering Kitchen

• Normal screw turn taps in Cottages
• Normal height work tops suitable for a standing position
• Electric cookers, Cottage 1 has built in oven and hob. Cottages 2 & 3 have freestanding cookers.
• All cottages have microwave ovens
• Floor standing and wall cupboards in all cottages.
• Vinyl flooring in all kitchens.
• Task lighting and overhead lighting are available.
• All fridges are under worktop height.  
 
Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units

• Bedrooms are accessable
• Floorings are carpet
• Wall mounted electric heaters.   
 
Grounds and Gardens

• Lawned garden with extensive flower borders flat area, with seats and a garden table with chairs and an umbrella.   
 
Additional Information

• Evacuation of the property is to the main car park of the gallery.   
 
Address: 

Gallery Mews Cottages 
Thornthwaite 
Keswick 
Cumbria 
CA12 5SA
 
Telephone:  017687 78250
 
Email:  enquiries@thornthwaite.net
 
Website:  www.thornthwaite.net
 
Grid reference:  322300/525300
 
Hours of operation:  24hrs a day 52 weeks a year
 
Emergency number:  017687 78403
 
Local public transport numbers:  www.stagecoach.com 01228 597222
 
Local accessible taxi numbers:  Davies Taxis in Keswick 017687 72676
 
Future Plans

• To work with our customers on any access issue that an individual person has and to facilitate their needs.
 
Contact Telephone and Email Address

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone 01768778250 or email RonMonk2@aol.com

Created: 9 February 2009