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Patty's Barn - The Sand Martin

Patty's Barn, Hillam Lane, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0DY

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Accommodation Overview

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.