Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This is one of the distinctive accommodation options onsite at Patty's Barn.
- There are 3 bedrooms in total.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Lancaster.
- The nearest bus station is Lancaster.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the bathroom, all bedrooms.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats and shower chairs.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid.
Parking
- The car park is located in the main courtyard with overflow and extras spaces near to the cottages.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The charging points require an app.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the side of the accommodation.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a key lock at a height of 95cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- There is stepped access as you enter.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
Lounge
- The lounge is located to the left after entering.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Kitchen (with Dining)
- The kitchen is located beyond the lounge, to the rear of the cottage.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The width of the opening is 215cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- The hob is 93cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead after entering.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 13 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
Standard Bedroom (Single)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right at the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- The bedroom has a single bed.
- The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Standard Bedroom (Twin)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right at the top of the stairs, past the single bedroom.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.
Standard Bathroom
- The bathroom surveyed is located directly ahead at the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
- 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 wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
- The bath controls are lever mixer.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Master Bedroom - Double)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left at the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a chair without armrests and a desk.
Standard Ensuite
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Seating Area (Front Patio)
- The seating area is located at the front.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has steps 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Room (Communal Games Room)
- The room is located to the left of The Shed function room.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a vending machine and a play area.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
- This area can be accessed from The Shed function rooms via a sliding door.
Gym (Communal Gym)
- The gym is located beyond the recycling area on the left side.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is not staffed.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Laundry Room (Communal Laundry Room)
- The laundry room is located next to The Shed function room.
- There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 91cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
