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Romney Grange

10 Romney Grange, Waterhead, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 0HD

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located to the right side from the building's entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
  • The charging points require an app.

Access To (Romney Grange Main Building Entrance)

  • As you leave your designated parking space, you can collect your key from the Post Room, followed by going through the building's main entrance.
  • The journey time from the car park to main building is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route has steps and manual doors.
  • There is stepped access into the Post Room.
  • There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 160cm within the Post Room.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 137cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located through the single manual door to the left hand side after entering.
  • The journey time to this lift from the main entrance is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground, first and second are accessed by this lift.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 77cm.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter Romney Grange.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

Entrance (10 Romney Grange)

  • This entrance is located left out the lift and through the single manual door.
  • 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 93cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has a step and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • 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 lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.

Standard Bedroom (Super King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located left from the main entrance and then left again.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and a step.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and a desk.

Standard Ensuite (Super King)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • 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.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle and a bath.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.

Standard Bedroom (King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located straight on as you enter 10 Romney Grange.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a step and manual doors.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 12cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles, a desk and a chair without armrests.

Standard Ensuite (King)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • 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.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located straight on and to the left from the entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the lounge.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right of the lounge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • 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 90cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer and dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.