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Railholiday - Millpool

Nut Tree Hill, St Germans, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5LU

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Millpool offers accessible, self-catering accommodation and is one of four converted Victoria railway carriages, located next to St. Germans Railway Station in Saltash, Cornwall.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
    • There is also a shared games room on site.
  • 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 step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance doors and the garden area.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, walking aids, vibrating pillows, panic alarm, bath steps, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, commodes, over bed tables and standing frames.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: RNID smoke alarm and vibrating pillow alarm
    • A profiling bed is available - this should be requested prior to your stay.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness and First Aid
    • Please note, staff are not always on site.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left hand side of the accommodation.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and concrete.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the accommodation, at the top of the ramp.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located immediately upon entering the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 80cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • A lowered hob is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 80cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 80cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a toaster, easy grip cutlery, a microwave, a kettle and a fridge freezer.

Lounge/Dining Area

  • The lounge is located to the left hand side, as you enter the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • There is a single sofa bed in the lounge area.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located beyond the lounge area.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways .
    • 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 80cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 34cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a flashing fire alarm.
    • A lanyard with portable alarm is available for use throughout the accommodation.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 98cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 210cm (width) x 214cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 145cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a medium visual contrast.

Outdoor Spaces (Patio and Garden)

  • The following is available in this area: a fenced in patio and garden, a wood burner, a parasol, chairs with armrests and a patio table.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the garden area.