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Accommodation Overview

About View
- The Haystore is 1 of 3 self-catering accommodation options available.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Kirkby Stephen.
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Getting In and Around View
- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The first and mezzanine floors can be accessed via stairs can be accessed via stairs.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: bath mats.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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Parking

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Car Park View
- The car park is located to the left side of the accommodation, directly in front of the entrance.
- 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

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This entrance is located on the ground floor and to the left hand side of the property, directly opposite 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 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 towards you.
The width of the opening is 82cm.
The door has a high colour contrast.
There is a second single manual door.
The second door opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 69cm.
The second door has a high colour 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 with a high colour contrast.
The door opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 69cm.
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 colour contrast.
The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
A lowered work surface is not available.
A lowered sink 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.

Getting Around

The following areas have stepped access: the first floor lounge, kitchen and dining area, and mezzanine area.
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.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 1)

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The bedroom surveyed is located to the left hand side after you enter.
The distance from the utility room door is 3m.
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 66cm.
The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
The top of the mattress is 70cm 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 and patterned.
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 1)

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There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
The width of the door opening is 70cm.
Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
The dimensions of the ensuite are 188cm (width) x 171cm (depth) and 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, however it is obstructed.
The lateral transfer space is 101cm (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 mirror and a coat hook.
The ensuite has a pedal bin.
The walls and floor have a low colour 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)

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The bedroom surveyed is located ahead and to the left of the entrance.
The distance from the utility room door is 5m.
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 69cm.
The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
The top of the mattress is 70cm 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.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 2)

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There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
The width of the door opening is 69cm.
Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
The dimensions of the ensuite are 176cm (width) x 133cm (depth) and 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, however it is obstructed.
The lateral transfer space is 106cm (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 mirror and a coat hook.
The ensuite has a pedal bin.
The walls and floor have a low colour 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 to the right hand side of the ground floor entrance.
The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
There are 13 steps between floors.
The steps are unmarked and have 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 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.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

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The kitchen is located on the first floor.
There is stepped access into the kitchen.
There are 13 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
The handrail is not easy to grip.
The handrails do not 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 room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Some flooring is shiny.
The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
A lowered work surface is not available.
Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
The hob is 91cm from the floor.
A lowered hob is not available.
The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The sink is 91cm from the floor.
A lowered sink is not available.
The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
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.

Lounge

The lounge is located next to the kitchen and dining area.
There is stepped access into the lounge.
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.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
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.
Some seating and tables are fixed.
There is a TV with subtitles.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Area (Mezzanine)

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The area is located overlooking the lounge area.
There is stepped access into this area.
There are 13 steps with handrails on both sides.
The handrails are not easy to grip.
The handrails do not 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 not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Some flooring is shiny.
The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Some seating and tables are fixed.
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.