Access Statement for Peers Clough Farm
Introduction
Peers Clough Farm is a 200 year old dairy farm offering B&B accommodation. We welcome riders, walkers and cyclists on the Mary Towneley Loop of the Pennine Bridleway. Our main aim is to provide a clean, comfortable, welcoming and friendly stop for those who enjoy the outdoor pursuits of the area, or are visiting for any reason.
Pre-Arrival
• We have a comprehensive booking service for packaged riding holidays and luggage transfers.
• We have websites appertaining to the services we offer - B&B for horse and rider, and trail-riding holidays
www.towneleytrailriding.weebly.com
www.peerscloughpackhorses.co.uk
• We can be contacted by phone or e mail.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• Peers Clough is three-quarters of a mile from the nearest main road.
• The lane leading to the farmhouse is a bit rough and care should be taken when driving.
• The driveway to the farm is clearly signed and car park can be accessed from either side of the farm buildings.
• We have ample car parking facilities and can also cater for horse box and
trailer parking.
• There are two steps down from car park level to the door, but this can also be accessed from the drive with no steps.
• Assistance can be given with luggage of a reasonable weight
Main Entrance & Reception
Please use the back door of the farmhouse.
• Access is unsuitable for wheelchair users
• The entrance hall is a small farmhouse type and a step down leads to the guests' kitchen where registration will take place.
• If entering from the outside courtyard there is a step up into the kitchen and access through a back porch.
• Floor covering in entrance hall and kitchen is tiled - don't worry about muddy feet - it cleans easily, but could be slippy when wet.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
• The guests' kitchen is for guests use to make cups of tea, watch t.v. and relax.
• It is clean on arrival but we understand that wet riders may make an impression!
• The guests' kitchen is also used as a dining room.
Public Areas - WC
• There are 2 toilets outside in the barn for the use of riders when they arrive, on departure or as necessary.
• There is a toilet off the riders kitchen which is for public use, unless screened off, in which case it is for the designated use of the double room.
Dining Kitchen
• Breakfast and evening meals are served in the guests' kitchen, or with larger groups in the farm kitchen.
• Microwave, toaster and fridge are available for the use of guests.
We are not licensed to sell alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Laundry
• Washing machine is available in the guests' kitchen for a small charge.
Merchandise
• We sell guidebooks for the Mary Towneley Loop.
Bedrooms
There are three bedrooms:
1. Double room: is accessed by integral staircase, of old stone
• Hand rail
• Windows are high up so no views!
• There is limited space between furniture
• There is a designated shower outside the bedroom and designated toilet at the bottom of the stairs
• TV and remote control
Twin rooms are accessed by main staircase of stone steps, with hand rail
2. Twin room 1 :
• There is limited space between furniture
• The windows are high so do not afford views
• DVD player
• Shared shower and toilet with other twin room
3. Twin room 2
• There is limited space between furniture
• Shared shower and toilet with other twin room
• Please note - our B&B caters mainly for groups who are walking/riding/cycling together and who are happy to share facilities. If you are booking out of season it is possible that there will be no other occupants and that facilities will be available for your sole use.
Bathroom, Shower-room & Wc
• Double room has walk in shower situated just outside the bedroom door.
• Tiled floor and shower panels
• Glass bifold door with handle
• Power shower
• Designated toilet at foot of stairs
• Step up to vinyl floor
• Wash hand basin (inset into worktop, flat front)
• w.c.
• Guests bathroom has vinyl flooring
• Step in shower, curved sliding doors
• Wash hand basin, freestanding
• w.c.
Self-Catering Kitchen
• Guests' kitchen has tea/coffee making facilities
• Fridge and microwave for guests’ use
• Aga cooker may be on if weather is cold/wet and can be used to warm food, plates etc, dry wet clothes!
• Sink for hand washing
• All access routes from this kitchen have a step up or down
Outdoor Facilities
• Stabling and paddocks are provided for visiting horses.
• Straw, haylage and feed are available at cost.
• A secure tack room is available for saddlery and garage for mountain bikes.
• Hosepipes are available for wash-off.
• Undercover courtyard area for leaving boots and outdoor clothing, smoking, admiring the view
Toilets available in the courtyard
Attractions
• Pony trekking is available from the farm
• Fully qualified staff
• Friendly ponies
• Safe hacking
Information on local attractions available
Grounds and Gardens
• Peers Clough Farm is on a hill and the garden areas are inclined or terraced.
• Tables, chairs and benches are situated around the garden areas or in the courtyard for guests' use.
• Guests may smoke in the garden areas or courtyard, but not in the barn or stableyard.
• Toilets are available in the courtyard.
• Extreme care must be taken when horses are being moved around the yard.
• Guests are welcome to visit horses outside or on the yard, but should not go into fields or stables and we accept no responsibility for ponies nibbling guests!
• Guests are welcome to walk on any public footpaths around the farm and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Bins are located in the courtyard for household waste and the recycling of
paper/ card
cans / glass / plastics
Additional Information
• Information packs are available in all rooms and we would ask guests to read these and familiarise themselves with emergency evacuation procedures.
• Mobile phone reception is mostly good but cannot be guaranteed.
• Dogs and other animals are welcome by arrangement .
- Internet connection is available
• Address: Peers Clough Farm,
Peers Clough Road
Lumb
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 9NG
• Telephone: 01706 210552
• Email: peersloughfarm@hotmail.com
• Website: www.peerscloughfarm.co.uk
• Hours of operation: Any time, although there may be some hours when the property is not manned and arrivals should be booked in to ensure a positive welcome.
The Cottage@ Peers Clough Farm
The Cottage is accessed from the covered courtyard down 3 steps into the kitchen or through the front door up one step into a small porch with vinyl floorcovering. Free wifi is available
The kitchen:
vinyl floor covering
dining table and 6 chairs
electric oven and ceramic hob
fridge / freezer
washer / dryer
microwave
kettle
toaster
stainless steel sink
kitchen units comprising cupboards and drawers
controllable electric radiator
waste bin
small bin for compost waste
off the kitchen there is a cupboard housing hot water tank, high chair, vacuum cleaner, first aid kit and fire blanket.
Downstairs toilet :
vinyl floorcovering
toilet
wash handbasin
storage unit
Lounge:
Fitted carpet
controllable electric radiator / electric fire
t.v. / unit /table lamp
table
3 piece suite
cupboard, toys suitable for young children/jigsaws/books
through door to porch:
vinyl floorcovering
open plan to stairs and landing carpeted/bannister rail- off which
Bedroom 1:
electric radiator
fitted carpet
1 king size bed
1 single bed
bedside cupboard and chest of drawers
Bedroom 2:
electric radiator
1 double bed
1 single bed
bedside cupboards and chest of drawers
Bathroom:
Standard acrylic bath
Large shower cubicle and mira sport electric shower
wash hand basin
w.c.
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve. If you have any comments please phone 01706 210552 or email peerscloughfarm@hotmail.com
Created on: 03/02/2009 / updated January 2016
