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Cossington Park - Park Cottage 3 Bedroom

Cossington Park, Middle Road, Cossington, Near Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8LH

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the cottage.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, cobbles and loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at front of 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 ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 4cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Bathroom with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 234cm (width) x 224cm (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 135cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm 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 61cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 129cm and 172cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.

Standard Bedroom (Golightly)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located in the left hand corridor as you enter the cottage.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
  • There is 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: an armchair and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located left as you enter.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Hobbs)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the immediate right at the top of the stairs.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways and steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Kennedy)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the stairs and to the right.
  • The distance from the entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located directly ahead at the top of the stairs.
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • Internally the door has a low 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 high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right after you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The opening into the kitchen is 99cm wide.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a toaster, a kettle, a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge freezer.
  • 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located through the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • 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.

Room (Games Room)

  • The room is located outside the cottage, to the right.
  • The distance from the cottage entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Outdoor Spaces (Deck)

  • Additional facilities in this area include: seating, tables, loungers .
  • Outdoor areas consist of decking.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the upper lounger area.