Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The Tack Rooms is one of five self-catering cottages in the Great Barn Farm Estate, sleeping 2 guests.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom.
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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.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- 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 in front of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the Tack Rooms.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 2 steps which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a key safe at a height of 135cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 112cm.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 137cm.
- There is a gate from the car park which opens inwards which has a width of 106cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- There is a lip after the entrance steps with a height of 2.5cm.
Lounge (with Dining Area)
- The lounge is located ahead as you enter the Tack Rooms.
- There is stepped access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the Tack Rooms.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The width of the opening is 110cm.
- 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 92cm 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 twist/turn 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.
Standard Bedroom (Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left of the lounge.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps, narrow openings, narrow walkways and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 62cm 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: a flashing fire alarm and bedside plug sockets.
- There is a walk in wardrobe that has an opening width of 63cm.
There is a second door which leads back into the lounge with an opening width of 78cm.
Standard Ensuite
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- 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, a soap dispenser 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 waste bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a step up into the shower with a height of 14cm.
Seating Area (Outside)
- The seating area is located to the right of the entrance gate.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a step and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: raised patio area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
