Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 4 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
- There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
- The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- The self-catering home allows up to two dogs.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: upper garden and decking area.
- The following areas have stepped access: upstairs bedrooms and bathroom.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: Bed pivots / commode chair.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located in the ground floor ensuite.
- The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
- The shared toilet facilities are located on the first floor .
Parking
- The car park is located down a track to the right of Flo’s Deli and The Rocket House, Four Geese is the last house on the right. There is one car parking space at the front of the house.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is room for four cars to park at the house.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the house.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide .
- There is a key safe at a height of 185cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- The key safe is located down the right hand side of the house which is inaccessible in a wheelchair.
Kitchen (With Dining Table)
- The kitchen is located to the left of the stairs and then left again.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- The hob is 92cm from the floor.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
Lounge (Living Area)
- The lounge is located to the left of the stairs and straight.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is no TV.
Lounge (TV Room)
- The lounge is located through the door off the living room.
- 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 78cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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.
Bedroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor Twin)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right after you enter.
- The journey time to this bedroom from the main entrance is approximately under a minute.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and a ramp or slope.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 80cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 60cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles and a chair without armrests.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
- One bed is pivotal with electric controls.
There is an open-fronted wardrobe with shelves.
Ensuite with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 78cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-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 toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
- There is a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a full length mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- There are two coat hooks which measure 147cm and 180cm above floor level..
There is a heated towel rail. - The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a shower commode which is portable and fits over the toilet.
The entrance space to the shower is 110cm.
The width of the shower is 100cm.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located in front of you and to the right of the main entrance.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 14 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
Standard Bedroom (Main Bedroom - Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the right from 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 inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 64cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a chair with armrests and a desk.
- There is a sliding door leading to a balcony with a width of 75cm and a lip of 5cm in height.
Standard Ensuite (Main Bedroom)
- 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 wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The bath controls are lever.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- The ensuite has a bath with a mixer tap that combines as a hand shower.
Every bathroom has a PIR sensor which turns on a light as you enter.
The ensuite has a heated towel rail.
Standard Bedroom (Super King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left 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 inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 64cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
- There are sliding doors to a balcony with a width of 75cm and a lip which is 5cm in height.
Standard Ensuite (Super King Size)
- 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, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a step-free shower.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- The ensuite has a heated towel rail.
Standard Bedroom (Super King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located by turning left, then first right from 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 inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 64cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.
- Access to balcony is a single locked door with a width of 73cm.
Standard Bathroom (First Floor)
- The bathroom surveyed is located through the last door on the right from 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 inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- There is a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
- The bath controls are lever mixer.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are lever.
- The bath has a detachable shower head.
Seating Area (Outdoor)
- The seating area is located outside the lounge double doors.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the garden area and 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 without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- There is an outside bath and shower.
There's a ramp to garden area which is 120cm wide.
There is a ramp going up to the seating area from the stoned parking which is 300cm wide on a terraced slope.
Utility Room
- 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 78cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the room include a freezer, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
- There are restrainers on the doors from the kitchen to the side corridor and to the utility room to stop slamming in the wind so the doors are very heavy. There is also a restrainer to the back door leading to the outside.
Standard Shower Facilities (Surfers Shower Room)
- The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on the left hand side of the house.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the shower.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
