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Elms Farm Cottages - Stables Cottage

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

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Accommodation Overview

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 property.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located immediately ahead after entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located to the left after entering.
  • 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 91cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 91cm from the floor.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer and dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the left from the lounge.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 163cm (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 a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a 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 no emergency alarm.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has a fixed shower head and a wall-mounted grab rail.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • A height adjustable shower stool can be made available in this cottage.

Standard Bedroom (Super King with Ensuite)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left side of 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 79cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 16cm 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 desk, a TV with subtitles, bedside plug sockets and a chair without armrests.

Standard Ensuite (Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • 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 and a coat hook.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • A bath step and bathing seat can be made available in this cottage.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right side of 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 79cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm 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: wardrobes for seated users, a TV with subtitles, a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.

Standard Bedroom (Super King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right side of the cottage, opposite the shower room.
  • 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 super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 14cm 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: bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles, a chair without armrests, a desk and wardrobes for seated users.

Seating Area (Front Patio with Hot Tub)

  • The seating area is located at the front 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 without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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.