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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located to the front and rear of the cottage.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is additional car parking to the rear of the cottage which is available for visitors.
  • There is an electric vehicle charging point available at the nearby pub.

Entrance (Rear Utility Room)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the cottage.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step which is clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 143cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.

Utility Room

  • The utility room is located to the rear of the house.
  • The utility room has under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a microwave.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Ground Floor)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the back of the utility room.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left of the utility room.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located beside the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the right of the kitchen area.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • The lounge is in two parts.
    The TV lounge is on the left as you enter from the kitchen.
    There is a fireside lounge to your right as you enter from the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Entrance (Front Door)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom One)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right as you enter from the front door.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and a step.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 19cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, an armchair and a desk.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom One)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Two)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the far right as you enter the front entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a step.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 10cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom Two)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.

Stairs (Ground to First Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter through the front entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Three)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left at the top of the stairs.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 17cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a desk and bedside plug sockets.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Four)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the far left at the top of the stairs.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 2cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a chair with armrests and a desk.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Five)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right at the top of the stairs on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 19cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
  • There is a feature bath in this room.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor - opposite stairs)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located opposite the stairs on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle and a bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor - to the right)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right of top of the stairs on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle and a bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Stairs (First Floor to Second Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the far right on the first floor.
  • The first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

Seating Area (Second Floor Landing)

  • The seating area is located at the top of the stairs on the second floor.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has steps.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas and stools.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Six)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor of the house.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • 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 2cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.

Standard Bathroom (Bedroom Six)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located Opposite the landing on the second floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • There is a hand-held shower attached to the bath controls.

Seating Area (Outdoor Patio Area)

  • The seating area is located on the patio through the dining room doors.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a step.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.