Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- Lakehouse is one of four accommodation options available, but is detached from the other properties.
- There are 3 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Clitheroe.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The ground and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: mobility scooter charging facilities.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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 .
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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.
