Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The Workshop is one of five self-catering cottages on the Great Barn Farm Estate, and sleeps up to 16 guests.
- There are 6 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: the bedrooms.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- The 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 in front of the Workshop.
- 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 to the left of the car park.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a key safe at a height of 134cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 140cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Kitchen (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located straight and slightly to the left from the Workshop entrance.
- 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 91cm from the floor.
- The hob is 92cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 91cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a freezer, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and long tables.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 1 - Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Workshop.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has 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 99cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 20cm 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 and a chair with armrests.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 1)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
- There is not 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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- 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.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 2 - King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens automatically.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 20cm 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.
- There is a door which leads to the seated area outside which has a width of 113cm with 7cm step. There are 3 steps when you exit.
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 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 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.
- There is a step into the shower cubicle with a height of 19cm.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 3 - Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left of the dining area .
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 20cm 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.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 3)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- 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, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The ensuite has a standard bath.
- The bath controls are twist/turn.
- The shower has a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- The shower cubicle has a step with a height 10cm.
The bath has a height of 59cm.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 4 - King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the dining room.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has 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 double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 20cm 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 chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 4)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 46cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- 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.
- The shower cubicle has a step at a height of 19cm.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 5 - King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located next door to bedroom 4, to the right of the dining area.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, narrow openings and manual doors.
- 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 double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 5cm 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 and a chair with armrests.
- There is a sliding door to the walk in wardrobe with a width of 84cm.
There is a door from this bedroom which leads to the outdoor seating which has a width of 107cm, followed by 2 steps at a height of 17cm each.
Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 5)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 106cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser 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.
- There is a step into the shower cubicle with a height of 19cm.
Utility Room
- The utility room is located off the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The utility room has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
- The sink is 91cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever tap.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
- 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.
Lounge (First Floor)
- The lounge is located to the left at the top of the stairs.
- There is stepped access into the lounge.
- The width of the opening is 183cm.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Standard Bathroom
- The bathroom surveyed is located just off the lounge area, and also accessible from the Bunk Room.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- 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 bathroom has a waste bin.
Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Bunk Room)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to 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 106cm.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and wardrobes for seated users.
- The beds in this room are bunkbeds. There are three.
Standard Ensuite (Bunk Room)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- There is a small lip to enter of 2cm height going down.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- 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.
Seating Area (Outside)
- The seating area is located outside the main entrance to the Workshop.
- 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.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The main doors to the seating has a width of 178cm. There is a lip of 6cm going at the exit and a step down 25cm and second step 15cm.
