Arrival and Departure: Arrival is from 3.00pm. Vacating on day of departure is by 10am and this needs to be prompt as we will have to turn the cottage round for the afternoon.
Smoking: We do not permit smoking in the house but you may smoke in the garden or on the terrace.
Children: Well behaved children are welcome. A cot and highchair are available on request.
Road: There is an entrance from the drive onto Enford Hill, a minor C class road. If you have children that may stray onto the road we have a five bar gate that can be kept shut.
Cancellation: The deposit is only refundable (minus a £5 administration fee) if we can re-let.
Access: Enford House is situated in the village of Enford in the Avon Valley. Parts of the house are over 3 hundred years old and we aim to meet the needs of all our guests to the best of our ability. However, there are some aspects of the property that might make staying with us difficult for people with limited mobility. For example, 2 of the guest bedrooms are on the first floor and the one on the ground floor has a couple of steps leading to it. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.
Pre-Arrival
- There is a bus stop at Enford on the A345 with a 2 minute walk to the house. Buses run from Amesbury to Pewsey. The local train station is Pewsey. There are a couple of taxi companies operating in the area. Please ask for details.
- The village pub is a short walking distance but we have no local shop within walking distance, however there are local village shops in Netheravon and Upavon, both 5 minutes drive away
- In Amesbury and Pewsey (both 10 mins drive) there are lots of local amenities and shops
- You can contact us by email and phone (details below)
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
- The gateway to the property is narrow so please take care when entering.
- We have parking for 3 cars. Any extra cars can be parked in the church car park just behind the property.
- The driveway is flat and covered in gravel.
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc
- The property is on 2 floors - ground and first floor. On ground floor is the kitchen/dining room which you walk into from the entrance. The floor is wood laminate. You step up 1 step into the sitting room which is carpeted. You then step up another step into bedroom 3 which has laminated flooring and a rug.
- Ceiling height in the property is generous with only 2 doorways that are slightly low and may require a taller person to bend their head slightly. Otherwise there is no issue of low ceilings.
- The stairs to the first floor lead from the kitchen/dining room. There are 12 steps to the top where a little landing takes you on the right into bedroom 2. From the little landing you go up 3 more steps into bedroom 1. Bedroom 1 has an ensuite bathroom and there is 1 step from the bedroom into the bathroom area. There is a handrail up the main stairs and 2 handrails on step going into bedroom 1
- The property is centrally heated throughout and radiators can be adjusted in all rooms to suit individual requirements.
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc
- Wifi is available throughout the property.
- There is no landline in the property - but mobile phone signal is very good.
Public WCs
- All rooms have ensuite WCs.
Laundry
- There is a washing machine & tumble dryer available in the property. There is also a clothes line in the garden to dry clothes and 2 clothes horses in the cottage.
Outdoor Facilities
- There is a south facing patio area that is just for the use of guests. There is a table with 6 chairs, a barbeque and a bench. A lovely place to read the paper!
- This area can be lit at night with the outside security light which can be turned on permanently if required.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas
- Because there are steps going to all rooms they may not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Bedroom 1 and 2 are up 12-15 quite steep steps, as noted above.
- Bedroom 1 and 2 are fully carpeted.
- Bedroom 1 has 2 zip and lock single beds which are generally presented as a kingsize double but can be made into a twin on request. There is a dressing table, chest of drawers and TV in this room. The window has curtains and shutters. 1 step down to 2 large walk in wardrobes and then proceed past these into the bathroom. Bath has a shower attachment on a cradle.
- Bedroom 2 has a 4ft 6 double bed with storage space in the base. Blinds on the window. Pine chest of drawers. Hanging cupboard. Ensuite shower room has a shower, toilet and sink with ladder rail for towels.
- Bedroom 3, downstairs, has 2 steps leading to it from the front door. This room would be suitable for anyone elderly who is happy to negotiate just a couple of steps. It 2 twin beds, chest of drawers and a hanging wardrobe. Off this is an ensuite shower, toilet and sink.
Kitchen
The kitchen has the following:
- dishwasher, washing machine, electric double oven and hob, large fridge freezer, microwave and plenty of cupboard space.
- Utility area beside it has the fire extinguisher and blanket secured to the wall and also holds torches.
- Kettle and coffee machine to provide tea and coffee making facilities.
- The tumble dryer is located within bedroom 1
Garden
- Guests are welcome to enjoy the walled garden. It is a family garden - there is a swing and slide for children to enjoy and there is a washing line guests can use.
A door within the thatched wall leads directly to the churchyard next door and is the first stop for many walks.
Owners Address: Enford House, Enford, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6DJ
Telephone: +44 (0)7768 361650
Email: enfordhousecottage@gmail.com
Website: www.enfordhouse.co.uk
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