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About View
- The Piggery is one of five self-catering cottages in the Great Barn Farm Estate, sleeping 4 guests.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
Parking and Public Transport View
- 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).
Getting In and Around View
- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- 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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This entrance is located at the front of the Piggery.
There is stepped access at the entrance.
There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
This entrance has a 2cm lip followed by a 5cm high door frame. There is then a lip on the door frame with a height of 2.5cm.
There is a key safe at a height of 132cm.
There is a key lock at a height of 107cm.
There is a single manual door at this entrance.
The door opens by sliding.
The width of the opening is 135cm.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The kitchen is located to the left of the dining table as you enter.
There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
The width of the opening is 102cm.
There is not 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 93cm from the floor.
The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The sink is 92cm from the floor.
The sink has a lever 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 and dishwasher.

The bedroom surveyed is located to the left from the kitchen.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
The door opens by sliding.
The width of the door opening is 91cm.
The bedroom has a double bed.
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: bedside plug sockets.
The width of wardrobe walkway is 75.5cm.

There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
The ensuite door opens outwards.
The width of the door opening is 72cm.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
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 and a shelf.
The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
The shower has a fixed shower head.
The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the main entrance.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways, narrow openings, manual doors and step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
The door opens by sliding.
The width of the door opening is 79cm.
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.
Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests.

The bathroom surveyed is located to right as you exit bedroom 2.
The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
The bathroom door opens inwards.
The width of the door opening is 73cm.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
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 and a shelf.
The bathroom has a pedal bin.
The bathroom has a standard bath.
The bath controls are twist/turn.

The seating area is located at the back of the property.
The seating area is uncovered.
The most accessible route to the seating area has a step.
There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
The following areas have stepped access: the raised, central seating area.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
There are three back doors to reach the outdoor area. Bedroom 1 has a 5cm lip and 18cm step, the lounge exit has a 5cm lip and 14.5cm step, and bedroom 2 has a 5cm lip and 21cm step.