Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The Cattle Sheds is one out of five self-catering cottages on the Great Barn Farm Estate, sleeping up to 10 guests.
- There are 5 bedrooms in total.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Kings Lynn.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: all bedrooms.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- The ground, upper ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.
- Staff receive the following training: Mental Health Awareness and Disability Awareness.
- Guests can download the Touchstay app onto their phone or computer for information on the property. The welcome sheet is printed on yellow paper for people with dyslexia.
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Parking
- The car park is located to the right of the Cattle Sheds.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance (Back Door - Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located to the back of the Cattle Shed.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a key lock at a height of 136cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 1 - Super King - Upper Ground Floor)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left and up the 2 steps on the right hand side from the lounge .
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- 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 space under the bed is 11cm 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.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 1)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- 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.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 2 - Super King - Upper Ground Floor)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left of bedroom 3 or up the steps and right from the left hand side of the lounge.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 11cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: wardrobes for seated users and bedside plug sockets.
- There is a walkway to the wardrobes entrance with a width of 76cm.
There is a door which leads to bedroom 3 which has a width of 77cm.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 2)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a bar of soap available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- The shower has a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 3 - Super King - Upper Ground Floor)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left up the two steps from the lounge.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 10cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: wardrobes for seated users and bedside plug sockets.
- The wardrobe walkway has an entrance width of 92cm and once inside, a width of 78cm.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 3)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- The shower has a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 4 - Bunk Room - Upper Ground Floor)
- The bedroom surveyed is located up the two steps to the right of the lounge and then to the right of the utility room .
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways, steps and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a TV with subtitles.
- The entrance before the bedroom door has a width of 83cm.
The lowered ceiling in the bunk room is 157cm high.
The beds in this room are bunkbeds.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 4)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- 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.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
Utility Room (Upper Ground Floor)
- The utility room is located to the right as you come up the two steps beside bedroom 3.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
- 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 work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- The sink has a twist/turn tap.
- Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right of Bedroom 4 (the Bunk Room).
- The upper ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 12 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a door to the stairs with a width of 63cm.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 5 - King Size - First Floor)
- The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is stepped access into the bedroom.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a TV with subtitles and wardrobes for seated users.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 5)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- There is a step into shower with a height of 11cm.
Lounge (with Dining Area - Ground Floor)
- The lounge is located straight on and down the 2 steps from the upper ground bedrooms.
- There is stepped access into the lounge.
- There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and long tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- There are two sliding doors which lead out to a concrete raised area which overlooks the garden with widths of 236cm. These doors each have a lip with a height of 3cm.
Kitchen (Ground Floor)
- The kitchen is located to the to the left of the lounge.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The width of the opening is 206cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 95cm from the floor.
- The hob is 96cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 95cm from the floor.
- The sink has a twist/turn tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- There is an island with a height of 95cm.
There is a butcher block with a height of 82cm.
There is a pantry door which opens inwards with a width of 75cm.
Seating Area (Outside Stepped Entrance)
- The seating area is located out the doors from the lounge.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has steps and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- The following areas have stepped access: to the garden.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The door to exit opens towards you and has a width of 101cm. There is a key lock at a height of 118cm. There is also a key safe at a height of 133cm.
Seating Area (Outside Seating and Games)
- The seating area is located to the left of the car park.
- 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 stepped access: games room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The games room has a door width of 102cm.
