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Little Comfort Farm - Mill House

Little Comfort Farm, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 2NJ

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • The venue is one of four self-catering cottages on the site.
    • There are 5 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
    • There is also a shared games room.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: dining area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: lower ground floor.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • Upper and lower ground floors can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: seats with armrests and armchairs.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Related Access Guides View

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located by the Stables block opposite the Millhouse.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access To

  • The distance from the designated parking spaces is 8m.
  • The most accessible route has manual gates and a steep ramp or slope.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the cottage.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a slight lip on the threshold of the door.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on upper ground floor.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • 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 door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the dining room.
  • The ground floor and the lower ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have no handrails.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (1 - Upper Ground Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has uneven surfaces 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 78cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 23cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom (Upper Ground Floor)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 89cm (width) x 222cm (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 high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The bathroom has a waste bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high 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 twist/turn.

Kitchen (Upper Ground Floor)

  • The kitchen is located at the end of the corridor after entering the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 95cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 95cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 96cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a toaster, a fridge freezer, a kettle, a microwave and a dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Dining Room (Upper Ground Floor)

  • The dining room is located immediately past the kitchen.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp into the dining room.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lounge (Upper Ground Floor)

  • The lounge is located to the left of the dining room.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp into the lounge.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (2 - Upper Ground Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the left side of the right hand corridor on the upper ground floor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has 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 77cm.
  • The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 23cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Upper Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the left side of the right hand corridor on the upper ground floor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • 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 81cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 266cm (width) x 169cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 123cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 1187cm 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 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).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.

Standard Bedroom (3 - Upper Ground Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right hand side of the right hand corridor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has 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 79cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 23cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The layout of the bedroom can be changed by the venue to accommodate guests' specific needs.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 3 - No Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 224cm (width) x 147cm (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 and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (4 - Lower Ground Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The distance from the patio area is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps, narrow walkways and a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 6cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 23cm from the floor.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a terrace, which is accessed via a manual door.
  • The width of the balcony door opening 90cm.
  • The most accessible route to this bedroom is from the parking area, up the ramp, through the gate and then over loose gravel.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 4 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 202cm (width) x 160cm (depth) and 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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 69cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a coat hook.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Standard Bedroom (5 - Lower Ground Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a steep ramp or slope and a step.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 5cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 23cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a terrace, which is accessed via a manual door.
  • The width of the terrace door opening 87cm.
  • The most accessible route to this bedroom is from the parking area, up the ramp, through the gate and then over loose gravel.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 5 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 210cm (width) x 164cm (depth) and 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 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a step-free shower.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Seating Area (Garden Patio)

  • The seating area is located outside the lower ground floor bedroom doors.
  • 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).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.