This information is to help you plan your holiday. If any guests in your party have mobility or access needs, please contact us before booking your holiday for guidance on the suitability of the properties available.
Introduction
Ashburton’s Luxury Lets was established in 2022 by Adrian and Jenna who ran Adrian Ager Ltd an antiques business for 40 years from The Meeting House, The School House and the Great Hall.
The Meeting House
The Meeting House is a 16th century historic property with original oak beams and fireplaces. The house was occupied as a private home for 30 years by Adrian and his family during which time it was furnished to a very high standard with an array of antiques and paintings. The property has 3 floors. A plan of each floor is available on the details of the Meeting House. The House is not suitable for wheelchair users. There are thresholds and steps on the ground floor. The house is suitable for some guests who require a walking aid. There are 3 steps to a half landing and a further 8 steps to the first floor. The first floor has a gentle sloping floor due to its age in the corridor.
The School House
The School House is part of an old Victorian 200 year old historic School Building. In June 2023 the property was converted from Adrian Ager’s antique showrooms into luxury self-catering accommodation comprising the School House on ground floor and mezzanine and the Upper School House on the first floor. There are separate entrances to both properties.
Pre-arrival information
Contact by e-mail, telephone, mail and through website should you require assistance with accessibility.
There is space to load and unload in the private driveway, but this area is to be kept clear at other times for access to the other properties. Parking is available 50 yards away at Kingsbridge car park for £4.00 daily charge Monday to Saturday and £1 all day Sunday.
The porch is accessed from a paved ramp and is 110 cm wide. The front entrance door is also 110cm wide. Once you have entered the School House the ground floor is entirely on one level. There are no thresholds or steps apart from the 19 cm oak step that leads to the double oak stairs to the mezzanine level.
The ground floor has been specifically designed for wheelchair users, or those who prefer downstairs living on one level. Please see diagram below for dimensions of the accessible bedroom and wet room.
Accessible Bedroom and wet room
The double bed is 140 cm wide x 190 cm long. The light switches are on either side of the bed. There is also a separate bed reading light. A socket and charging point is also directly above both bedside tables. There is 16 cm height under the bed for a hoist should it be required. The bed side tables are moveable to create additional space and the bed can be moved to one side to create access space of up to 1.5m. The blackout blind is used by remote control. There is a sliding door for the wet room 80cm wide. and the toilet can be flushed by sensor. There is a comfort toilet (with removable toilet seat) 45 cm high or with grab bars. A toilet raiser can be provided upon request as well as a shower chair, bed raisers and commode. The wash hand basin is 79 cm high and has a grab rail to the right side. A red alarm pull cord is situated by the shower and toilet. The light will flash and beep to notify occupants in the open plan lounge area should assistance be required.
There is a fire escape with 7 steps from the accessible bedroom to the driveway which also accommodates services such as boiler, gas etc.
Kitchen and open plan lounge and diner
The granite kitchen work top is 94 cm high and the dining table is 77 cm high.
The Mezzanine
The second mezzanine level is not suitable for wheelchair users but may be suitable for those who require the use of a walking aid.
The Upper School House
This apartment is very amenable for families with young children as there are no stairs once you have reached the first floor. To access the first floor from the separate entrance from the driveway there are 15 steps that take you to the landing with a further 5 steps which take you to the front door of the apartment.
