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Accommodation Overview

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 75cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located immediately ahead, upon entering the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.

Lounge (Sitting Room)

  • The lounge is located through the dining room, to the right.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • 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.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located ahead, directly opposite the front entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the kitchen.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked .
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • 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 washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Ground Floor)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the ground floor, next to the staircase.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked .
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left after the dining room.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 11 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left at the top of the stairs.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Standard Bedroom (King Size)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right at the top of the stairs.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, an armchair and a TV with subtitles.
  • The height of the entrance 156cm.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead and slightly to the right at the top of the stairs.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 3 steps which are unmarked .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: wardrobes for seated users, a TV with subtitles and bedside plug sockets.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • The seating area is located to the rear of the cottage.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating and garden.
  • There is some 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.