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Patty's Barn - The Wild Woodpecker

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

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • This is one of the distinctive accommodation options onsite at Patty's Barn.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
    • Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor bedroom and ensuite.
    • 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 at the front of the cottage.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step which is marked, with no handrails.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 97cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen (with Dining)

  • The kitchen is located to the right after entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • 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 twist turn 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located directly ahead after entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located beyond the lounge to the left.
  • 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 46cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 7cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair without armrests, wardrobes for seated users and bedside plug sockets.

Standard Bedroom (Super King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located beyond the lounge to right.
  • 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The top of the mattress is 46cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 7cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, an armchair, bedside plug sockets and wardrobes for seated users.
  • There is a manual door leading directly into the bathroom if required.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Ensuite or Shared)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located next to the lounge (with ensuite access from the Double Bedroom.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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 185cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • 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.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located off the lounge area.
  • The ground and first floor 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 (King Size)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located 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 double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 45cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a TV with subtitles, wardrobes for seated users, an additional single bed, a chair without armrests, a desk and bedside plug sockets.

Standard Ensuite

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are lever.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

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.