Access Statement for Bach Ventures

Camping Barn and Camp Site

Bach Ventures Camping Barn and Campsite is based on a 2 ½ acre site with joint toilet and showering facilities

Camping Barn

The barn is approached from the courtyard. Luggage can be unloaded outside the barn.
The courtyard, which is slightly sloping with an uneven surface, provides amble room for eight cars or four minibuses.
A concrete access slope leads to the barn entrance. This allows wheelchair access.

Ground floor

This is used for storage of luggage, sitting / dinning area on large picnic style benches sitting upto 8 persons on each.
Cooking facilities based on standard worktop; 2 gas hobs, 2 combination microwaves.
Light switches and power points at a sensible height.

This is accessed by a wooden staircase with a handrail or access to grab points.
Light switches at a sensible height.
One standard size bed with mattress is available.
All other bedding is on mattresses positioned on the floor.
It is possible to move bedding to the ground floor for those unable to gain access to the second floor.

Parking is available either in the main courtyard, which is 30 meters from the camping field on a slightly uneven path.
Alternative parking is available on uneven grass next to the drive. The ground leading to the camping field is initially on a loose, slate drive then grass.
Parking is not allowed in the camping field.
The camping field is on a slight slope running from the top end down to the drive.
Toilet and shower blocks are accessed from the top of the field.
The field is enclosed by a head high stone wall on one side and wire fence around the rest. Two metal gates provide access.

This block is shared by the camping barn and campsite.
Access is through a narrow fenced area. Wheelchair access would not be possible.
A small step (2 inches) leads into the shower block.
The block has two unisex shower rooms. It is possible to put a chair in the shower room.

Mobile phone coverage is dependant on supplier (Vodafone, Orange work).
Telephone numbers for local taxis services, Doctor, Vet, 24 hour emergency are displayed in the Toilet Block.
The owners live on site in the main house and if in are happy to help or offer advice.
There is a local bus service, which will drop off and pick up at the entrance to our driveway. This is 200 meters from the Camping barn and Campsite.
There are two water points; one at the end of the Camping Barn, the other in the Toilet block next to the washing up area.