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Kerridge End Holiday Cottages - The Hayloft

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

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Accommodation Overview (The Hayloft)

  • About View
    • This is one of three cottages available at Kerridge End Cottages.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: toilets, a bathroom, a kitchen, a lounge and a dining room.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: one of the bedrooms.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: panic alarm, a deaf alert system, bed raisers, raised toilet seats and shower chairs.
    • There are dehumidifiers and deionisers available .
      Additional information is available via electronic copy.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right as you are facing the cottage.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings and block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is not signposted or marked.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • 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.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Gate from Main Car Park)

  • This access point is located at the front of the cottage.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • 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 step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 120cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter the cottage.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the kitchen.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • 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 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 80cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 95cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a dishwasher, a kettle, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge freezer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Standard Bedroom (Ensuite with Bath)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance of the cottage is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a very easy slope and manual doors.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • 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 chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Standard Ensuite (with Bath)

  • There is stepped access into the ensuite.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a shower with a step and a bath.
  • The bath controls are lever.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located just off the dining room.
  • The distance from the entrance to the cottage is 8m.
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Stepped Access)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance of the cottage is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 4 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 22cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Ensuite (from Stepped Access Bedroom)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a shower with a step.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located ahead of you as you enter the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance door is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • 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 81cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 1cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, an armchair, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Ensuite with Adaptations

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 93cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 175cm (width) x 337cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 116cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 118cm and 161cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.