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Hall Farm Self Catering Holiday Cottages - Bridgeview Cottage

Hall Farm, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8NJ

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • This is one of nine cottages available at Hall Farm Self Catering Holiday Cottages, eight of which are accessible.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
    • 1 bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
    • The Barn Games room is a shared facility.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the standard bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, walking aids, bed raisers, portable hoists, bath mats, raised toilet seats, shower chairs and over bed tables.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: an over bed pole hoist, toilet surround, bed sides and mattress covers.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front and rear of the cottage.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • There are designated parking bays available. The parking bays are not signposted or marked.
      The designated car parking spaces have step-free access to the cottage.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The charging points require an app.

Entrance (to the Courtyard)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the car park.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The width of the opening is 300cm.

Entrance (from the Courtyard)

  • This entrance is located on the right in the courtyard.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide .
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Lounge (and Dining Area)

  • The lounge is located ahead as you enter the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are table raisers available on request.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right at the rear of the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 111cm.
  • The kitchen is open plan with no doors.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • 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 twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a toaster, a kettle, a dishwasher and a microwave.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the cottage.
    • The distance from entrance is 10m.
    • 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 and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • 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 space under the bed is 34cm 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: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 77cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 262cm (width) x 143cm (depth) and 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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 139cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever 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.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • In addition to the adjustable shower head there is also a fixed 'rainfall ' shower head.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter the cottage.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Right Hand Side First Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor landing.
  • The distance from the entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • 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 space under the bed is 34cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Left Hand Side First Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor landing.
  • The distance from the entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm.
  • 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 space under the bed is 34cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor landing.
  • The distance from the entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Seating Area (Front of Cottage)

  • The seating area is located at the front of the cottage.
  • The seating area is covered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • 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 without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.

Exit (to Patio and Garden Area)

  • The exit area is not clearly signed.
  • There are double manual doors at this exit.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp as you exit.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.

Seating Area (Side of Cottage)

  • The seating area is located to the left as you enter the cottage.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a steep ramp or slope.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the grassed area from the patio is via a 12cm step.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.