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At Plawsworth Hall, we are committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We offer a range of self-catering apartments and cottages in a quiet rural setting, and we welcome guests with diverse access needs.

We strongly recommend contacting us before booking to discuss your specific requirements, so we can match you with the most suitable property.

Contact us:
📞 0191 371 0251
📧 plawsworth@aol.com

Pre-Arrival

  • Please inform us of any specific access requirements in advance so we can allocate an appropriate property
  • Grocery deliveries from local supermarkets (e.g. Sainsbury’s at Arnison Centre) can be arranged by guests prior to arrival
  • Local taxi services with accessible vehicles are available (see below)

Arrival & Parking

  • Free on-site parking is available across multiple areas, mostly on a first-come, first-served basis
  • We can reserve a designated parking space closer to your accommodation upon request
  • All parking areas are surfaced with tarmac or block paving
  • Full outdoor lighting is installed for safety and visibility
  • Contact information is clearly displayed beside the on-site office

Parking Notes by Property:

  • Units 1–4: Dedicated parking with a slight incline
  • Alternative level-access parking is available near other properties
  • There are 3 steps from the main car park to the courtyard; however, step-free access is possible via a short detour using a drop-down kerb

Property Access

  • Units 1–26: One low step (10–20 cm) at the front entrance
  • Units 5, 6, 11, 12, 15, 22, 27, 28: Access via 15 external steps
  • Units 18 and 19: Internal staircases (16 steps, approx. 15 cm each) lead to the property entrance

Reception / Office

  • Located in the main farmhouse
  • Access involves one small step under a covered entrance
  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Internal Public Areas

  • There are no extensive public internal areas (no lobbies or lounges)
  • All internal corridors and landings are well lit and kept free of obstruction

Sleeping Arrangements

  • Upstairs bedrooms in Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 14
  • Mixed-level bedrooms in Units 27 and 28 (two upstairs)
  • All other properties: Bedrooms on the same level as living spaces
  • Every property includes at least one double bed with access space on either side

Bathrooms

  • Units 1–26: Bathrooms feature a bath with an overhead shower
  • Units 22, 27, 28: Feature walk-in shower cubicles
  • All bathrooms include standard-height basins and toilets

Kitchens

  • Kitchens are equipped with worktops, sinks, and appliances at standard height
  • Units are not wheelchair-adapted, but all are self-contained and fully equipped

Emergency Information

  • In an emergency: Dial 999 for Police, Fire, or Ambulance
  • NHS Direct: 0845 4647
  • Emergency contacts:
    • Office: 0191 371 0251
    • Mobile: 07729 396839
    • Evening: 0191 371 1529
    • Fax: 0191 371 2101
    • Email: plawsworth@aol.com

Local Services

  • Accessible taxi service: Macs Taxis, Durham – 0191 384 1329
  • Shops, a post office, and a pub/restaurant are within walking distance
  • The Arnison Centre retail park with a large Sainsbury’s is just over a mile away

Commitment to Accessibility

We are continually working to improve accessibility and safety across our estate. We welcome feedback and suggestions from all guests to help us enhance your experience.

To share your feedback or discuss accessibility in more detail, please get in touch:

📞 0191 371 0251
📧 plawsworth@aol.com

 

Access Statement

Introduction

Plawsworth Hall aims to ensure all of our guests have the most comfortable stay possible. Please take a few moments to review the access statement below to ensure that we can meet your needs. I would advise anyone that wishes to book to speak with myself so that we can suggest a property that best meets your criteria.

Pre-Arrival

Please ensure that the management are clear as to what your requirements are. We allocate properties well before arrival and we need to be aware of any specific needs in order to provide you with the most suitable property.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

Many car parking areas are available on a first come first serves basis. A dedicated parking space can be made available for anyone requiring to be nearer to a specific property. All of our parking areas are Tarmac/ Blocked paving.

Full street lighting is provided.

The contact details are clearly displayed next to our onsite office

1-4 have a dedicated parking on an incline however other level parking options are available

There are 3 steps to the courtyard from the main car park. however a dropdown kerb is available via a short detour. Properties 1-26 all have a step of 10 – 20 cm at their entrance. Numbers 5,6,11,12,15,22, 27,28 have 15 – 17 have 15 outdoor stairs to the door. Numbers 18,19 have 16, 15cm internal stairs to the properties entrance.

Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

Office is on site in the Farmhouse with 1 small step at the covered entrance.

Public Areas – Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

• The limited amount of public areas/corridors are well lit and free from obstruction.

Public Areas – Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

• N/A

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

• Sleeping areas are upstairs in numbers 1,2,3,4,8,13,14,
• In 27 and 28, 2 bedrooms are upstairs.
• In all other properties all bedrooms are at the same level as the living area.
• At least 1 double bed in each property with lots of space either side for easy access.

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]

• Numbers 1- 26 have showers located over the baths.
• Standard height wash basins and w/c
• Numbers 22, 27 and 28 have walk in shower cubicles

Self-Catering Kitchen

• Units and sink with worktop at standard height. Not designed for wheelchair use.

Additional Information

• In the event of an emergency dial 999 for Police, Fire & Ambulance
• NHS direct 08454647

Address: H Johnson
Plawsworth Hall Farm,
Chester-le-street,
co.Durham,DH2 3LD

Telephone: Office 0191 3710251
Mobile 07729396839
Evening 01913711529

Fax: 01913712101

Email: plawsworth@aol.com

Website: www.plawsworth.com

Hours of operation: 8am – 5pm Monday to Saturday

Local accessible taxi numbers: Macs 0191 384 1329

Future Plans

• Facilities are constantly being improved with an ever increasing emphasis on accessibility and safety.

Contact Telephone and Email Address

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone 01913710251 or email plawsworth@aol.com

Contact us today

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