Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are four cottages and extra rooms available at Manor House next door, at Manor Farm. This cottage is a studio.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- A pet fee applies.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Newbury.
- 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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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The following facilities are available: a water bowl for assistance dogs, bath mats, a seat/chair, shower chairs and a manual wheelchair.
- The venue can provide large print documents.
Parking
- The car park is located to the front of the cottage.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bay is not signposted or marked.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- Parking is free for all users.
Accommodation with Adaptations (The Stable)
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Accommodation Access
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- There is step-free level access into the studio.
- There is written text signage on or next to the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 16cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following features/facilities are available: a sofa bed, a dining table and a TV with subtitles.
- Seating available includes: a chair with armrests, a chair without armrests and a sofa.
- There is a space under the transfer space next to the bed for hoist access.
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Kitchenette Facilities
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- The following facilities are available in the kitchenette: a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and an oven.
- The kitchenette has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 85cm from the floor.
- The hob is 85cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 86cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Furniture can be adapted depending on the use. Please the contact the owner for specific requests.
The units beneath the hob and sink can be removed for wheelchair access.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 82cm.
- 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 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- There is a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The ensuite has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- The shower has a fixed shower head, an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat and a wall-mounted grab rail.
- The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a moveable shower chair available.
Seating Area (Garden)
- The seating area is located to the rear of the cottages.
- 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- There are umbrellas available for the outdoor tables.