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Wagtail Cottage - Cranmer Country Cottages

Home Farm, Cranmer, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9HY

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located across Creake Road, opposite the main gates onto the holiday cottage site.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is an offloading area opposite the car park, through the double gate.
    There is a slight slope leading up to the double gates opposite the car park.

Access To (Wagtail Cottage)

  • To reach the entrance to Wagtail Cottage, continue along the path opposite the main double gates, and follow the path to the left.
    The path veers right towards the entrance of the cottage.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step which is 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 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located along the corridor to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • 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 90cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 90cm 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 lever 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.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located at the end of the corridor as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • The seating area is located to the left of the lounge.
  • 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).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The sliding patio door leading from the lounge to the outdoor patio, has a width of 100cm.

Standard Bedroom (Double Room)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the far right as you enter the cottage.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 1cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • There is a door which opens onto the patio from this room.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Room)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 17cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).

Standard Bathroom (With bath and shower)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
  • 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The bathroom has a waste bin.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle and a bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Laundry Room

  • The laundry room is located in courtyard 1, opposite Wagtail Cottage and the games room.
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Facilities within the room include a wash basin, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is a charge for using the tumble dryers.

Changing Area (Swimming Pool)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the right of the indoor swimming pool.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has a ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the changing area.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets and showers.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • The shower has a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.

Pool

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces and doors permanently held open.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Access into the water is via steps.
  • There are 5 steps which are clearly marked with a handrail on the right going down.
  • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.