Access Statment


Balcarras Farm Holiday Cottages Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6UT 

Introduction 

COURTYARD COTTAGES FOR 2, 3, and 4 persons 

Built in 1992 around three sides of a paved courtyard at rear of owners former farmhouse and stables, set in 3 acres, the single storey cottages are double glazed, of brick construction, incorporating materials from the original Stables and Cider Mill. 

Just off London Road (A40) on edge of Charlton Kings with attractive countryside to sides and rear, about 3 miles from Cheltenham Spa Town, with its elegant buildings, shops and varied attractions for Music, Art and Sports enthusiasts. Well placed for visiting many typical Cotswold Villages and small towns including Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Cirencester, as well as touring further  a field with Gloucester 10 miles, Ross-on-Wye 25 miles, Bath 45 miles, Stratford-on-Avon 30 miles. With the Cotswold Way accessible at several points nearby and a vast network of footpaths in surrounding hills and countryside, walkers and nature lovers are particularly well served.

 Honeysuckle Cottage 
Open Plan Lounge with Dining and Kitchen area. Bathroom with shower over compact bath, toilet, basin. 1 Double Bedroom serves as double or small twin

Beehive Cottage 
Open plan Lounge with Dining and Kitchen area. Bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and  basin. 1 Double Bedroom and second Bedroom serves as twin or 1 single.  

Pre-Arrival 

• This access statement is available on our website and in large print. 
• There is a local bus service 5min walk away.Every 60min 
• There is a Train station 4miles away. 
• The Cheltenham town centre is 3miles.Walking takes 45min and by car 10 to 15 mins. 
• Shop-mobility scheme at the Beechwood Shopping Centre High Street Cheltenham Tel 01242 255333 
• Radar(disabled toilets) at Imperial Gardens Near Town Hall.Tel 01242 774954
• Taxi for disabled 01242 692422 

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities 

• Parking for 2 cars outside  all cottages.The car can be accessed from the rear when parked. 
• The drive surface is smooth concrete paving.There is no dropped kerb. 
• There are wooden gates to the main court yard.  
• There is lighting to the yard at night.

Public Areas – Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc 

• Not applicable

Public Areas – Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc 

• not applicable

Public WCs 

• Not applicable

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe 

• Not Applicable

Laundry 

• Assistance is available

Shop 

• Not applicable

Treatment room/s 

• Not Applicable

Leisure Facilities 

• 

Outdoor Facilities 

• Each cottage has a small garden with table and chairs. 
• There are 2 large fields to walk dogs.

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting 

• Not applicable

Clubs & Entertainment 

• Not Applicable

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas 

• All our bedrooms are at ground floor level and the most accessable has a short ramp and one step 150mm high.All doors to the bedroom are 740mm wide.  
• The bed can be moved around to give greater space.
• The beds are divan type 
• There is a pull out sofa bed in the lounge 
• The floor is a combination of lino or tiled and short pile carpet. 
• The decor is neutral. 
• There is a smoke detector outside the bedroom (high pitch sound) 

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [
• The cottages have showers over a bath. All floor coverings are either quarry tiles or lino.

Self-Catering Kitchen 

• The Kitchen, dining and Lounge are one room. 
• The main entrance to the Cottage leads directly into the kitchen/lounge. 
• The kitchen units are of standard design 900mm to worktops and sink.1400mmto wall units 
• The oven is built under the worktop and the hob is at normal worktop level that is 900mm above floor level both are  electric. 
• The kitchen floor space is 3000 x 1800 and covered with Lino/tiles. 
• The Fridge is under work top and there is a communial Freezer in our Laundry room.

Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units 

• Not Applicable

Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks) 

• 

Boats – Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat 

• 

Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.) 

• 

Grounds and Gardens 

• The grounds are hard standing yard and private paddock.

Additional Information 

• There are 2 cottages all within the same courtyard.   Both cottages are single storey. The site is slightly sloping  with the maximum steps to cottages being three, including the threshold. Both cottages have showers over baths. 

Contact Information

Address:  Balcarras Farm Holiday Cottages 
London Road 
Charlton Kings 
Cheltenham 
Gloucestershire 
GL52 6UT

Telephone No:  01242 228182

Mobile No’s: 07768 314714 or 07502 370407

  Email:  amanda.ballinger12@gmail.com

Website:   

  www.balcarras-farm.co.uk

Grid reference:  

Hours of operation:  All year  24hours a day

Local carers:  

Local equipment hire companies:  

Local public transport numbers:
   www.stagecoachgroup.com

Local accessible taxi numbers:  

Contact Telephone and Email Address

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone:-  01242 228182

or email:-  amanda.ballinger12@gmail.com