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Keasden Head Farm

Keasden Head Farm, Clapham, North Yorkshire, LA2 8EZ

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • The venue is adapted, self-catering accommodation on a working farm with a range of animals and educational opportunities for visiting groups.
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: toilets.
  • 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: some of the trails and other farmyard areas.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and manual doors.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: bath mats and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the farm entrance and the accommodation.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of unsurfaced areas.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located via the Educational Barn area.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 93cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located ahead as you enter the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a kettle, a toaster and a dishwasher.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a large TV with subtitles that is connected to a tablet device.
    There is a wood-burning stove.

Standard Bathroom (with Shower)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located off the Kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is a 2cm lip at the doorway into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 122cm (width) x 193cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • 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.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located off the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: long tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no TV.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is an exit door that leads to the side and front of the accommodation, into the farmyard. The light, manual door opens inwards and has an opening width of 82cm.
    This room has a wood-burning stove.

Standard Bedroom (Master Bedroom - King Size)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located beyond the lounge, in the hallway and directly ahead.
  • The distance from the entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 22cm 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Bathroom with Adaptations (with Bath)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located opposite the master bedroom.
    • The distance from the master bedroom is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the bathroom.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 133cm (width) x 209cm (depth) and 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 push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 158cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm.
    • The bath controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Bunk Beds)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located beyond the lounge, at the end of the hallway to the left side.
  • The distance from the entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed and a double bed.
  • 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 an additional single bed.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The height to the top of the double (lower) bed is 50cm and there is a 2cm gap under this bed.

Bathroom with Adaptations (with Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located at the end of the hallway, opposite the bedroom with bunk beds.
    • The distance from the bedroom with bunk beds is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the bathroom.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 157cm (width) x 197cm (depth) and 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 push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 161cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a medium visual contrast.

Seating Area (Rear Decking)

  • The seating area is located outside of the kitchen.
  • The seating area is covered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Room (Education and Briefing Room)

  • The room is located before the entrance to the accommodation.
  • The distance from the accommodation entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 360cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Outside Access)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located across from the accommodation, in the yard.
    • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has uneven surfaces and slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 197cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and 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 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces (Farm Shed, Outdoor Barns and Keasden Head Trails)

  • The following is available in this area: woodland, farmland and open countryside.
  • The following is available in this area: cattle shed, animal barns and walking trails.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel, compact earth and uncompacted earth.
  • There are no footpaths.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: cattle shed, animal barns and walking trails.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.