Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The venue is one of four self-catering cottages on the site.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
- There is also a shared games room.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Barnstaple.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- 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.
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Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located next to the Stables, opposite the entrance to the cottage.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- 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.
Access To (The Granary)
- The distance from the designated parking is 15m.
- The most accessible route has a steep ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and manual gates.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope into the cottage.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 127cm.
- The gate has a high visual contrast.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is 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 width of the opening is 78cm.
- 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.
Lounge
- The lounge is located to the right after you enter the cottage.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located on the right as you enter.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- 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.
- The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a kettle, a toaster and a dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Bedroom (Twin Bedroom)
- The bedroom surveyed is located in the left hand corridor, on the right.
- The distance from the entrance is 3m.
- 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 78cm.
- 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 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: bedside plug sockets.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Bedroom (Master King Bedroom)
- The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the left hand corridor.
- The distance from the entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways 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 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 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: bedside plug sockets.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a balcony, which is accessed via a manual door.
- The width of the terrace door opening 103cm.
Bathroom with Adaptations
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located directly ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 1m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 260cm (width) x 284cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 50cm 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 wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a hand towel for drying hands.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 183cm 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 wheel in shower and a bath.
- 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 lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
- The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- There are grab rails in the bath area.
Seating Area (Garden Patio)
- The seating area is located at the front of the cottage.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- 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: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.