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Old Kiln Farm

Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6QF

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Accommodation Overview

Camping and Caravanning

  • There are 5 pitches available.
  • There is step-free level access into the pitch area.
  • Pitch areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass and gravel.
  • Parking areas are allocated to each pitch area.
  • Electric hook-up points are available which are over 120cm from ground level.
  • Amenities and Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available: a toilet block, a shower block, water and toilet disposal, pet-friendly facilities, a kitchen and recycling facilities.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is a twist/turn drinking water tap which is 76cm from the floor.
    • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
    • The sink has a lever mixer tap.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in the toilet block and in the outdoor (night-time) toilet.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located near the glamping pods.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the toilet block.

Parking - Skiddaw Glamping Pod

Skiddaw Glamping Pod

  • The distance from the main building is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The key lock is at a height of 102cm.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a sofa bed and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Parking - Crossbeck Cottage

Crossbeck Cottage - 3 Bedroom

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 140cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Room)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located through the first door on the left hand side, after entering the cottage.
  • The distance from the entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 67cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 6cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (King Size)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located through the first door on the right hand side, after entering the cottage.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • 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.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (King Size)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located through the second door on the left hand side, after entering the cottage.
    • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a king bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 14cm from the floor.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a coffee table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 172cm (width) x 182cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located through the second door on the left hand side, after entering the cottage.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 120cm (width) x 100cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The bathroom has a waste bin.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located straight ahead and to the right, on entering the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Kitchen/Diner

  • The kitchen is located straight ahead then to the right hand side, from the entrance to the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and an air fryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Outdoor Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The fenced-in garden is located through the patio doors in the lounge, then down the ramp on the left hand side.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and a step.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • Some of the seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Toilet Block)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located within the toilet block.
  • The distance from the main building is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has a step.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is one step into the toilets.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 17cm.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: not available.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Standard Shower Facilities (Toilet Block)

  • Access View
    • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located within the toilet block.
    • The distance from the door into the toilet block is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is one step into the facility.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 17cm.
    • There is no door.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a 17cm step to access the shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is also a mirror available.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.