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The Green Cumbria - Carthouse

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 right after the main entrance gate, directly opposite the accommodation.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
  • 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 at the front, right hand side - directly across from the designated parking.
  • 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 step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the right side as you enter the accommodation.
    • The distance from the entrance is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 191cm (width) x 279cm (depth) and 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 135cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 163cm and 163cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom 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 grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high colour contrast.

Standard Bedroom (Only applies when the lounge is converted into a bedroom)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead and to the right side as you enter the accommodation.
  • The distance from the front entrance 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 colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • There is 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: an armchair, a sofa, a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • A full-size, single day bed can be placed in the lounge on request.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located ahead and to the right side as you enter the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests and 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 through the living room, to the rear of the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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, a 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.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located directly in front as you enter the accommodation.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 1)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, at the top of the stairs.
  • The distance from top of the stairs is 1m.
  • 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 colour 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 68cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 5cm 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 sofa and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is also a wash basin with lever taps in this bedroom.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 2)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, turning right at the top of the stairs.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 2m.
  • 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 colour 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 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 0cm from the floor.
  • 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 Bathroom (First Floor)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor at the foot of the staircase to the second floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lateral transfer space is 0cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • The toilet seat has a low colour 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 full length mirror, a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The bathroom 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 3)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor to the right side.
  • The distance from the first floor bathroom is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 13 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
  • 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 flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Seating Area (Courtyard Garden)

  • The seating area is located on ground level and to the right of the property, via the gate.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access, a slight ramp or slope, slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • 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: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is 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.
  • The opening of the double gates into the Courtyard Garden is 176cm.
    There is additional, stepped access out of the lounge and the kitchen diner leading to the Courtyard Garden.