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Amenities in this property include: a museum, a garden, a historic house and historic interiors.
The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
This entrance is the main entrance, located at the front of the building.
There are 2 floors once inside.
Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
There is stepped access once inside.
On the ground floor, there is one unmarked step to access the kitchen from the main room, and one unmarked step to access the pantry and stairs to the first floor, also from the main room. These are 13cm and 10cm high, respectively.
On the first floor, there is one unmarked step that is 4cm high. The step goes down into the bedroom on the left at the top of the stairs.
There is restricted headroom and restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
The following are also available: seating, a companion/carer discount and facilities for assistance dogs.
This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.

At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: none.
At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: all areas.
At this location the following areas require payment from everyone (including National Trust members): all.
This site offers companion or carer discounts.
Visits are by pre-booked guided tours only. Tours are run on Thursdays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays during the open season at 2.00pm and 3:30pm.
Guided tours are limited to 6 people per tour due to the size of the cottage and for volunteers to provide the best experience for visitors. To book tickets, click here or call 01483 208936.

There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the property.
The nearest bus stop with frequent service is located on the A283 Petworth Road, where it meets Lane End, approximately 850m from the property.
Buses stop on both sides of the road and provide a direct service to Guildford, Godalming and Haslemere.
The nearest train station is Witley.
Witley Station is approximately 1.2 miles away, providing direct rail links to London, Portsmouth, Haslemere, Guildford and Godalming.
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This property does not have a car park.
Nearby parking includes: standard on-street parking.
There is not a designated drop-off point.
The nearest parking is unmarked on-street parking on Vann Lane, outside Hambledon Village Shop, approximately 300m from the property.

From Hambledon Village Shop, head east along Vann Lane, with the cricket green on your right.
Take the first track on your right, signposted "Oakhurst Cottage" and follow the track downhill, bear left when the track forks.
When the track ends, continue along the public bridleway.
The cottage will be on the right.
The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, tarmac, gravel, muddy and bonded gravel.
The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

This information is for the access point located at the front of the property, off the bridleway leading from Hambledon Cricket Ground.
Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
The access points to the area are located at the front of the property, off the bridleway leading from Hambledon Cricket Ground.
There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens away from you (push).
The gate is not self-closing.
The gate has a latch lock.
The width of the gap is 89cm.
The following outdoor facilities are available: gardens.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, wood bark, grass, block paving, bonded gravel, compact earth and loose stones.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is step-free level access around the area.
There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

There is step-free level access around the area.
The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the majority of the area.
The flooring is not smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet (deep pile) and uneven paving/tiles.
There is step-free level access to the counter.
The height of the counter is 64cm.
The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
There are tables and chairs without armrests available in the visitor reception.
Services/facilities available include: a member of staff to provide assistance.
There is no (or very little) background noise here.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.

The tour is guided.
The tour takes approximately 1 hour.
There is stepped access along the tour route.
There are doorways or openings used on the tour which are under 75cm wide.
The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
The tour can be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via an information booklet and a photo album.
The tour route may vary depending on the tour guide.
There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
Tour information includes the following formats: information booklets and pictorial.
The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
There are no seats at regular intervals along the tour.
Flooring along the tour route is not smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet (deep pile), uneven paving/tiles and uneven floorboards.
Lighting levels are varied throughout the tour route.