Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- Old Kiln Farm is a touring and glamping site located in Maryport, Cumbria, which also provides self-catering cottages.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: toilets, a shower and a kitchen.
- There are 5 touring pitches, 4 self catering cottages, 3 glamping pods and 1 shepherds' hut.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Maryport.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the cottages and some of the fenced-in gardens.
- The following areas have stepped access: the glamping pods and the toilet block.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: raised toilet seats and shower chairs.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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.
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Amenities and Facilities
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- 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
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Toilet Facilities
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- 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.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located in the toilet block.
Parking - Skiddaw Glamping Pod
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the pod.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the cottage.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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)
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Bedroom Access
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- 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.
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Bedroom Features
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- 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.
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Ensuite Access
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- 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.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- 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
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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)
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Access
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- 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.
