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🏡 Millbrook Cottages & Rose Cottage Access Guide 🏡
At Millbrook Estate, nestled in the heart of Devon's picturesque countryside, we are dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our guests. Our commitment to accessibility is driven by an understanding of the diverse needs of our visitors.
Set within a stunning 32-acre valley, Millbrook combines the charm of historic architecture with the natural beauty of the Devon landscape. While this creates a unique and serene setting, it also presents certain challenges in terms of accessibility, particularly for those who use wheelchairs.
In this guide, we aim to provide clear and comprehensive information about the accessibility of our facilities and services. Our goal is to ensure that you have all the necessary details to plan a comfortable and enjoyable stay at Millbrook Estate.
Millbrook Cottages Access Guide
Introduction:
Welcome to Millbrook, a picturesque 32-acre working estate in Devon, boasting four self-catering properties. Our estate, steeped in history, features structures like The Mill (dating back to 1791) and Lakeview, a coach house-style property built in 1989. Each property offers a unique blend of comfort and luxury.
Accessibility Considerations:
Due to the unique challenges posed by our Devon valley location and the historic nature of our buildings, Millbrook Estate is not fully wheelchair accessible. The estate's undulating terrain and softer ground, along with the architectural constraints of older structures, may present difficulties for wheelchair users. We are dedicated to providing a delightful experience for all guests and are on hand to offer any assistance or address any concerns you may have regarding accessibility.
Arrival and Parking:
🗿 Driveway and Access Surface: The main drive and parking areas are gravel, while the area around the Mill is paved with stone slabs. Access to Lakeview requires navigating several steep steps to reach the entrance level.
🔑 Key Collection: Access to Corncott, Pulley Mill, and The Wheel Room is via keypads, with codes provided by email seven days before arrival.
🚗 Parking:There is a drop-off point at the main entrance of The Mill (not Lakeview). Complimentary parking is available for one car per property, right outside the mill entrance. Additional parking is available 50m from the mill entrance.
♿ Accessible Parking: Available immediately outside The Wheel Room for step-less access.
👀 Lighting: The area is mostly well-lit, though we recommend bringing a torch for ease of navigation at night (rechargeable torches are provided in all accommodations).
Facilities:
Communal Washing Machine Room: Located in the old kennels with step access and featuring a washing machine, tumble dryer, and timer-operated lighting.
Contact Information:
Address: Millbrook, High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9BX
Phone: 01769 629069
Email: office@millbrookcottages.co.uk
Website: www.millbrookcottages.co.uk
Local Equipment Hire: Braunton Mobility
Local Accessible Taxi: B Line Taxis Ltd 01271 322117
Non-Accessible Local Taxi: Steve's Taxi 07922 131473
Pre-Arrival:
For full details and maps on how to reach us, please visit the location section of our website. The nearest railway station is Umberleigh, 3 miles away. Taxis can be pre-booked for station pick-up.
Leisure Facilities:
Hot Tub Access: Approximately 40m from the mill entrance. Lakeview features a private hot tub just 3m from the front door.
Hot Tub in the Woods: Accessed by a raised wooden walkway 50m from the mill, with a door width of 1.2m.
Wood Fired Sauna: Approximately 50m from the Mill, with steps and narrow entrance
Grounds and Gardens: Explore our 32-acre estate with gravel paths, grassed areas, benches, seating areas, and a coarse fishing lake.
Additional Information:
Guest Books: Links are sent in advance to our online guest book. A basic guest book is available on arrival and available in large print on request. We also have video instructions.
Staff Training: Regular training includes disability awareness.
Assistance Dogs: Trained assistance dogs are welcome.
Color Contrast: Good color contrast between floors, doors, and walls in all apartments.
Health Facilities: Nearest general hospital (14 miles away) and Doctor's surgery (1 mile away).
Attractions: A list of nearby attractions with Access guides is available.
Allergy Considerations: Pulley Mill and Corncott are kept dog-free for guests with allergies. Duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic .
🌹 Rose Cottage Access Guide 🌹
Introduction:
Rose Cottage is a beautifully restored 18th-century thatched cottage in the heart of High Bickington village, offering a luxurious and private retreat. The cottage retains much of its original character, including low ceilings and narrow doorways throughout. The cottage is not suitable for wheelchair users. However, one of the bedrooms is located on the ground floor, making it a more accessible option for guests who have difficulty with stairs.
Accessibility Considerations:
🏡 Low ceilings and narrow doorways throughout — not suitable for wheelchair users.
🛏️ One ground floor bedroom available — ideal for guests who cannot manage stairs.
🚿 Shower over bath — the bathroom is not fully accessible. There is no walk-in shower or wet room.
🐾 No dogs permitted — Rose Cottage has luxury carpets, soft furnishings and curtains throughout. This also makes it ideal for allergy sufferers.
🤧 Hypoallergenic duvets and pillows provided throughout.
Arrival and Parking:
🚗 Parking: Parking is on the roadside directly outside the cottage on a quiet village lane in the centre of High Bickington. Alternatively, you may park behind the cottage on the back lane.
🔑 Key Collection: Rose Cottage operates a keypad entry system. Your access code will be sent to you by email before arrival — no key collection is required.
🔦 Lighting: The village lane can be unlit at night. We recommend bringing a torch if you are arriving after dark.
Facilities:
🧺 Washer/dryer within the cottage.
☕ Full kitchen including coffee maker, bread maker, and dishwasher.
🛁 Copper bath and private hot tub in the enclosed garden.
📺 Smart TV and honesty bar provided.
Contact Information:
Address: Rose Cottage, High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AY
Phone: 01769 629069
Email: office@millbrookcottages.co.uk
Website: www.millbrookcottages.co.uk
Pre-Arrival:
For full directions and maps, please visit the location section of our website. Your keypad code and any further pre-arrival information will be sent to you by email in advance of your stay.
Additional Information:
Guest Books: Links to our online guest book are sent in advance of your arrival, the same as for our estate properties.
Assistance Dogs: Trained assistance dogs are legally entitled to access all our properties, including Rose Cottage, under the Equality Act 2010. We offer two very dog friendly properties nearby at Millbrook which may suit better.
Allergy Considerations: Rose Cottage is a pet-free property, making it ideal for guests with pet allergies. Duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic throughout.
Nearest Doctor's Surgery: The nearest GP surgery is in Great Torrington (approximately 10 minutes by car).
Nearest Hospital: North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple (approximately 30 minutes).