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Harrods Cornish Cottages - The Coach House

Harrods Cornish Cottages, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9LT

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • The venue surveyed is one of 5 holiday cottages, which are located in the hamlet of Penhallow near the north coast of Cornwall.
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • 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 bath.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor seating area.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The following facilities are available: commodes, a seat/chair, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, a deaf alert system, mobility scooter charging facilities, portable hoists, a water bowl for assistance dogs and bed raisers.

Parking

  • The car park is located immediately at the front of the cottage.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • The standard EV charging point is in the main shared car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located immediately upon entering the front door.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located through the lounge area to the right.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The kitchen has a height adjustable work surface, a height adjustable sink, a height adjustable hob, overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Double Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the lounge.
    • 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 84cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed and a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 25cm 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: wardrobes for seated users, a coffee table, a desk, bedside plug sockets, an additional single bed, an armchair and a TV with subtitles.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • The emergency alarm is portable.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Jack and Jill Bathroom)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • This ensuite is shared by both bedrooms.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 82cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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 200cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The ensuite has a standard bath.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm.
    • The bath controls are lever mixer.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat and wall-mounted grab rails.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Room)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the lounge.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair with armrests, a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located straight ahead from the main entrance door.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin and a bar of soap available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • The seating area is located on the rear patio.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the patio.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the hot tub.
  • 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.