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The Green Cumbria - Byre

The Green Cumbria, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4NW

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left after the main entrance gate, directly opposite the accommodation.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the ground level directly across from the designated parking area.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Utility Room (leading into accommodation)

  • The utility room is located immediately through the second entrance door.
  • There is step-free level access into the utility room.
  • There is a single manual door .
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The door opens inwards into the utility room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 1)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right hand side of the corridor after entering.
  • The distance from the utility room door 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 door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 6cm 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: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 1)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 167cm (width) x 138cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 2)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located directly ahead and to the right side as you enter.
  • The distance from the utility room door is 4m.
  • 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 and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm 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 and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 2)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 173cm (width) x 173cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is 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 walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located directly in from of the entrance.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access into the lounge.
  • There are 13 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 182cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Area (Mezzanine)

  • This area is overlooking the lounge.
  • There is stepped access into this area.
  • There are 13 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a 178cm low wooden beam in this area.

Seating Area (Balcony)

  • The seating area is located outside the first floor french doors.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has manual doors and a step.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Seating Area (Courtyard Garden)

  • The seating area is located on the ground level at the front of the accommodation.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has uneven surfaces and 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).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.