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The Cottage by The Pond

Beechenhill Farm, Ilam Moor Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BD

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • 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.
    • A portable hoist is available within the cottage.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an adjoining room.
    • There is a shared bathroom with a wheel-in shower.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access 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 kitchen, lounge/diner, toilets, twin and first double bedroom.
    • The following areas have stepped access: The second double bedroom.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The first and ground floors can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: shower chairs, raised toilet seats, a manual wheelchair, bath mats, commodes, portable hoists, a seat/chair and walking aids.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.
    • Large print documents are available on request.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located On the ground floor.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor between the two bedrooms.
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • For information on bringing assistance dogs, please get in touch with the venue before booking.

Parking

  • The car park is located at the front of the cottage.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a slight lip measuring 1.5cm at the main entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left of the main door.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The kitchen has a lowered work surface, 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 mixer 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: stools.

Lounge (with Dining Area)

  • The lounge is located directly to the left as you enter the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • There is a door measuring 84cm with a slight lip that leads to the patio.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the left as you exit the kitchen.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a hook lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not 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 124cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is an elbow pad flush in the centre of the cistern.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • There is 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.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 44cm.
    • There is not 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, a flip-down seat, a wall-mounted grab rail and a dropdown rail.
    • The shower seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • The panel at the base of the bath comes off to allow hoist access.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located slightly to the right from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 68cm 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: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • The two downstairs bedrooms share a door which leads to the standard toilet and shower.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Twin)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has twin beds.
    • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 32cm 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 chair with armrests, a height adjustable bed, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
    • This bedroom contains a profiling bed and a rising recline bed.

Standard Ensuite

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 59cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head, a detachable shower head and a wall-mounted grab rail.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 10 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a door which opens towards you that leads to the stairs.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor of the cottage.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.

Seating Area (Outdoor)

  • The seating area is located as you leave the main entrance or lounge doors.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.