Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Little Oakhurst has 2 yurts and 3 self-contained, bespoke shepherd huts all situated in a meadow with private allocated space.
- Facilities available in the venue include: Fully self-contained accommodation with locally-sourced equipment and products.
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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 Whalley.
- 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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- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located through the main farmyard area next to the signposted footpath leading to the glamping field.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of unsurfaced areas.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located The drop-off point is in the cark park.
- There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- Wheelbarrows are provided for guests to transport their luggage or provisions to the accommodation if required.
Access Point
- This access point is located at the bottom of the glamping field via the path.
- The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access.
- There is a single manual gate.
- The gate opens towards you.
- The gate is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
- The gate has a low visual contrast.
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.
- The path to the accommodation units are made of loose chippings/pea shingle.
Standard Accommodation (Dandelion Hill Yurt)
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Accommodation Access
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- Dandelion Hill Yurt is located ahead and to the far right side as you enter the glamping field.
- There is stepped access into Dandelion Hill Yurt.
- There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 22cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The key lock is at a height of 87cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The second door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 40cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There are loose chippings leading up to the entrance steps.
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 76cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 36cm from the floor.
- The following features/facilities are available: a sofa bed, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a hot tub.
- Seating available includes: a chair with armrests and an armchair.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a fridge in Dandelion Hill Yurt.
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Kitchenette Facilities
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- The following facilities are available in the kitchenette: a kettle.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- The hob is 94cm from the floor.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
- The covered kitchenette for the Dandelion Hill Yurt is outside and to the side, next to the private bathroom hut.
Standard Bathroom (Dandelion Hill Yurt)
- The bathroom surveyed is located at the side of the Dandelion Hill Yurt in a shepherd's hut.
- The distance from Dandelion Hill Yurt is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps and uneven surfaces.
- There is stepped access into the bathroom.
- There are 4 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 23cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The bathroom door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 62cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- 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 coat hooks.
- The bathroom has a pedal 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 mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Seating Area (Dandelion Hill Yurt)
- The seating area is located outside Dandelion Hill Yurt to the side.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has uneven surfaces and steps.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- 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: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic 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.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Standard Accommodation (Mayflower Yurt)
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Accommodation Access
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- The Mayflower Yurt is located ahead and to the far left side as you enter the glamping field.
- There is stepped access into the Mayflower Yurt.
- There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 22cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is no signage on or next to the entrance.
- The key lock is at a height of 86cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The second gate opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 45cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There are loose chippings leading up to the entrance steps.
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 76cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 36cm from the floor.
- The following features/facilities are available: a sofa bed, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a hot tub.
- Seating available includes: a chair with armrests and an armchair.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a fridge in the Mayflower Yurt.
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Kitchenette Facilities
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- The work surface is 80cm from the floor.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 82cm from the floor.
- The sink is 80cm from the floor.
- The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
- The covered kitchenette for the Mayflower Yurt is outside and to the side, next to the private bathroom hut.
Standard Bathroom (Mayflower Yurt)
- The bathroom surveyed is located at the side of the Mayflower Yurt in a shepherd's hut.
- The distance from the Mayflower Yurt is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has uneven surfaces and steps.
- There is stepped access into the bathroom.
- There are 3 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 26cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The bathroom door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- 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, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a bath with a handheld shower attachment.
- The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Seating Area (Mayflower Yurt)
- The seating area is located outside and to the side of the yurt.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has steps and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- 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: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic 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.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Standard Accommodation (Fern Shepherd's Hut)
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Accommodation Access
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- Fern Shepherd's Hut is located on the right side as you enter the glamping field.
- There is stepped access into Fern Shepherd's Hut.
- There are 3 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 28cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is no signage on or next to the entrance.
- The key lock is at a height of 120cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There are loose chippings leading up to the entrance steps.
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 68cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 27cm from the floor.
- The following features/facilities are available: bedside plug sockets, a dining table and a hot tub.
- Seating available includes: a chair without armrests.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Kitchenette Facilities
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- The following facilities are available in the kitchenette: a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- 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.
- The sink is 95cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- 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.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were low 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 lever mixer.
Seating Area (Fern Shepherd's Hut)
- The seating area is located to the left of the Fern Shepherd's Hut.
- The seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has uneven surfaces and steps.
- The following areas have stepped access: the Hot Tub.
- There is some 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: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The seating is 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.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- There is another table and two chairs set out at the front of the Fern Shepherd's Hut.
