Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 6 bedrooms in total.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Bridgwater.
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Getting In and Around
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- The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, bed raisers, raised toilet seats and shower chairs.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors and on the mezzanine level.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the courtyard to the left of the house.
- The car park is open air/surface.
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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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- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
Access To
- The distance from the main road is 3m.
- The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and manual gates.
- There are double manual gates which open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 306cm.
- The gates have a high visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door which opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 94cm.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the house.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the 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 door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- The entrance height of the door is 183cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around
- The following areas have stepped access: the first and second floors and the kitchen.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Stairs (main)
- The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 11 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
- 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 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lounge (Morning Room)
- The lounge is located on the left as you walk in.
- There is stepped access into the lounge.
- 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 7cm.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lounge (Drawing Room)
- The lounge is located on the right as you enter.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium 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, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located in the left hand corridor as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access .
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door is easy to open.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located in the right side of the left hand corridor after you enter the cottage.
- There is stepped access into the kitchen.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 93cm 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 dishwasher and a kettle.
- 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, with unshaded light sources.
Kitchen (Scullery)
- The kitchen is located to the right of the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 85cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a twist/turn tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a kettle, a toaster, a microwave and a dishwasher.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Dining Room (Breakfast Room)
- The dining room is located on the left from the main kitchen.
- There is stepped access into the dining room.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The width of the opening is 116cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room 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, with unshaded light sources.
Utility Room (Laundry Room)
- The utility room is located to the left of the breakfast room.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the room include a fridge, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Exit (To Herb Garden)
- The exit area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There are double manual doors at this exit.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 111cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you exit.
- The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
Dining Room (Main Dining Room)
- The dining room is located on the far left when passing the main kitchen.
- There is stepped access into the dining room.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 4cm.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and long 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, with unshaded light sources.
Lounge (Pooh's Corner)
- The lounge is located at the top of the main stairs.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Bedroom (Chaucer)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the right at the top of the main stairs.
- The distance from main entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors, narrow walkways and steps.
- There is stepped access into the bedroom.
- 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 19cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- 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 76cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a sofa, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Ensuite (Chaucer)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 64cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a coat hook and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a standard bath.
- The bath controls are twist/turn.
Standard Bedroom (Nursery)
- The bedroom surveyed is located through the left hand corridor on the first floor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps and narrow walkways.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Standard Ensuite (Nursery)
- There is stepped access into the ensuite.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 5cm.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm.
- 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 wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a low visual 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.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
Standard Bedroom (Jolly Monks)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the mezzanine floor.
- The distance from the entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings, narrow walkways and steps.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 71cm from the floor.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Ensuite (Jolly Monks - Great Tom Bathroom)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a medium 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 wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle and a bath.
- The bath controls are twist/turn.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
Standard Bedroom (Pump Room)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the right side of the mezzanine.
- The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways and steps.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 82cm from the floor.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- 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 Bedroom (Trusty Servant)
- The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the rear staircase.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways, narrow openings and steps.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings, steps and narrow walkways.
- 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 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 82cm from the floor.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a sofa, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Ensuite (Trusty Servant)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a low visual 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 Bedroom (Cobbler)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the left side of the mezzanine.
- The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways, steps and narrow openings.
- 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 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 75cm from the floor.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Bathroom (Blue Bathroom)
- The bathroom surveyed is located directly ahead at the top of the mezzanine.
- The distance from the main entrance is 37m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has narrow walkways, narrow openings and steps.
- 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 70cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
- 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 standard bath.
- The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
