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About View
- The venue surveyed is one of three cottages available, located on a working farm.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all 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.
- The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Norwich.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bed raisers and shower chairs.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: A portable alarm system is available on request.
Toilet and Changing Facilities View
- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located in the ensuite bathroom.
Related Access Guides View
- View information on Sparham Hall Farm - The Forge (opens new tab) .
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The car park is located straight ahead and to the left of the cottage.
The car park is open air/surface.
There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
There are no hatched/marked zones.
The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
Parking is free for all users.
There is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require an app.

Access View
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 83cm.
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 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- 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.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- The shower has a fixed shower head, an adjustable shower head which can be detached, wall-mounted grab rails and a dropdown rail.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- A wheel-in shower chair is available on request (shown in photo).

The bedroom surveyed is located through the kitchen and lounge area and to the right.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door opening is 80cm.
The bedroom has twin beds.
The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
The space under the bed is 1cm from the floor.
The following is available in this bedroom: a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.

There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
The ensuite door opens outwards.
The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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 step-free shower.
The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

The kitchen is located to the right upon entering the cottage.
There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
The lounge, kitchen and dining area is open plan.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The kitchen has a lowered hob, overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
The hob is 85cm from the floor.
The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The sink is 90cm from the floor.
The sink has a lever mixer tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

The lounge is located immediately upon entering the cottage, and is open plan with the dining and kitchen areas.
There is step-free level access into the lounge.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Seating available in the lounge includes: riser recliner chairs, sofas and armchairs.
Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
There is a TV with subtitles.