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The Lakehouse - Laythams Holiday Lets

Back Lane, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3AJ

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located directly in front of the property.
    • 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.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located directly in front of the accommodation.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 96cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 118cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lounge (with Dining Table)

  • The lounge is located ahead, through the entrance hall.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables and tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located next to the lounge and dining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There are two access routes to the kitchen with 104cm being the widest route.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium 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 microwave, a kettle, a dishwasher, a fridge freezer and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a wine cooler
    Part of the work surface is a breakfast bar with high stools.

Utility Room

  • The utility room is located immediately to the left after the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the utility room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Ground Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The key lock is at a height of 89cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed and a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 23cm from the floor.
  • There is 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: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets, an additional single bed and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The additional bed mattress height is 52cm.
    The height under bed is 17cm.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor with Sauna)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the ground floor next to the bedroom.
    • The distance from the front entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 208cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is 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 138cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 116cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • 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 waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 168cm and 168cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual 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.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a sauna accessible via this bathroom.
      It has one step up to enter of 5cm and the door is 58cm wide.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left upon entering the lounge.
  • The ground and mezzanine first floor 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 easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers 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 20cm.
  • 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.

Seating Area (Mezzanine Area)

  • The seating area is located at the top of the stairs, to the left.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has steps.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet which is patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom (Mezzanine Bathroom)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has narrow walkways and steps.
  • There is stepped access into the bathroom.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
  • The bathroom 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 bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.

Standard Bedroom (Mezzanine Bedroom)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right side of the mezzanine area.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 2 steps .
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The key lock is at a height of 89cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 64cm from the floor.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a sofa, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Bedroom (Master Bedroom)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The key lock is at a height of 89cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet which is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, an armchair, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Ensuite (Master Bedroom)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • 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.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • The seating area is located outside, to the rear of the accommodation.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has narrow walkways, step-free level access, manual doors and slight ramps or slopes.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • There is stepped entrance to this area via the kitchen and step-free access via the front entrance and pathed route.