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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located through the main gate to the right, and has a car port.
  • The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located directly opposite the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and two handle cups.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and booths.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located through the kitchen and dining area.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • The width of the opening is 215cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Utility Room

  • The utility room is located to the left after the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the utility room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The utility room has under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Bedroom 1)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor to the right of the entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 10cm 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: bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles, wardrobes for seated users and a desk.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Wet Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right side after the entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a wall sensor flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • 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 vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • The bath controls are lever mixer.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has a fixed shower head, an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat and a wall-mounted grab rail.
    • The shower seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • The shower seat is height adjustable and portable, with arms.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right side after the entrance.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 12 steps between floors which are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 2)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right hand side of the first floor landing.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is 1 step which is clearly marked .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • 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 following is available in this bedroom: a desk, bedside plug sockets and a chair without armrests.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 2)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached and a wall-mounted grab rail.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 3)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left hand side of the first floor landing.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is 1 step which is clearly marked .
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 73cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • King size bed.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 3)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Room (TV Snug)

  • The room is located to the right of the first floor landing.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Seating Area (Patio Area)

  • The seating area is located outside of the French Doors in the kitchen.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The French Doors both open with a gap of 125cm.