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Kerridge End Holiday Cottages - The Coach House

Kerridge End House, Rainow, Macclesfied, Cheshire, SK10 5TF

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • The cottage surveyed is one of three self catering holiday cottages available.
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: a bathroom, a kitchen, a lounge and a dining room.
    • The venue allows one small dog in addition to assistance dogs.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • There is a drop-off point.
    • The nearest train station is Macclesfield.
    • The nearest bus station is Macclesfield.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the shared bathroom and two bedrooms have stepped access.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The lower ground floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a deaf alert system and raised toilet seats.
    • There are dehumidifiers and deionisers available .
      Additional information is available via electronic copy.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is a designated assistance dog spending area.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Lidgetts Lane, at the rear of the property.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • The most accessible route from the car park to the entrance of the cottage has steps and slopes.
      The steps are marked and are uneven in height and depth.
      The slope has a gradient which varies between slight and steep.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located the courtyard.

Seating Area (Outdoor Patio Area)

  • The seating area is located to the right of the coach house entrance.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has steps.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating provided for the patio is seasonal and was not out at the time of survey.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 9cm.
  • The entry system is a keypad between 124cm and 129cm high.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a gate as you approach the door. The width of the gate is 92cm.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to your left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the bathroom.
  • There are 3 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located to your right as you enter the property.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks and tables.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the far right as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 95cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located ahead of you as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to your left as you enter.
  • The ground and lower ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 10 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Standard Bedroom (Double with Ensuite)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, to your right.
  • The distance from the stairs is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a stool available in this bedroom.

Standard Ensuite

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead of you on the lower ground floor.
  • The distance from the stairs is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.