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Elms Farm Cottages - Elm Cottage

The Elms, Boardsides, Hubbert's Bridge, Boston, PE20 3QP

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Elms Farm Cottages is a collection of self-catering cottages in the heart of rural Lincolnshire. This is one of ten cottages on site.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue, however, two of the cottages are reserved for assistance dogs only.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath steps, bath mats and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: shower stools and seats, perching stool, bed rails, wake and shake alarm clock, personal alarm and an electric riser recliner seat.
      There are no additional charges to borrow this equipment.
    • View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
    • The venue can provide large print documents.
    • Staff receive the following training: Welcoming All Customers - Customer Service and Accessibility Training.

Parking

  • The car park is located in the front of the cottage complex.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has ramps or slopes.
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The charging points require an app.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 94cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The rear patio door can also be used as an entrance if required. The single manual door has an opening width of 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located directly ahead upon entering.
  • 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: armchairs, sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located through the lounge.
  • 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 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 93cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The dining table has been adapted for users with access needs.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Bedroom 1 - King Size)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located off the lounge.
    • 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 81cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 15cm 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: wardrobes for seated users, a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Bedroom 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 79cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • 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 mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has a fixed shower head, an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat, a wall-mounted grab rail and an emergency alarm.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 2 - King Size)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located opposite the kitchen, on the left side.
  • 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 79cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 14cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, bedside plug sockets, a chair without armrests and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 2)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • 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, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 3 - Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right of the hall.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 14cm from the floor.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: wardrobes for seated users, a TV with subtitles, a desk, a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located off the lounge, at the end of the hallway.
  • 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 outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 225cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser 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 bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are push.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached and a wall-mounted grab rail.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • On the non-transfer side of the toilet there is a small horizontal grab rail.

Seating Area (Patio with Hot Tub)

  • The seating area is located at the rear of the cottage.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Hot Tub.
  • 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 benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The door to this area has an opening width of 86cm.
    There is a hot tub on the patio.

Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard Garden, Communal Areas and BBQ Dining Lodge)

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment and a grassed play area.
  • The following is available in this area: access to all the lawns and gardens, level access to the wildflower meadow via the car park, adapted picnic tables for wheelchair users and access to the grass field and wildlife lakes.
  • Outdoor areas consist of block paving, gravel, decking and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: BBQ Dining Lodge.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, crawling and viewing.
    • The BBQ Dining Lodge is a communal facility that can be booked by guests. It has a pizza oven and is located next to the BBQ area with a range of seating options.