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Hall Farm Self Catering Holiday Cottages - Kestrel 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 2 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.
  • 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 majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the standard bedroom 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 (Dedicated)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the cottage.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • There is 1 designated parking bay available. The parking bay is not signposted or marked.
      The designated car parking space has step-free access to the cottage entrance.

Entrance (to Cottage)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lounge (Area)

  • The lounge is located immediately after entrance to the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Kitchen (Area)

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the lounge area.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • 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 microwave, a dishwasher and a kettle.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Kitchen area is open plan with the lounge area.

Exit (to Patio and Garden Area)

  • 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 103cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp as you exit.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide .

Seating Area (Outdoor Patio)

  • The seating area is located to the right hand side of the lounge .
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • 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: picnic tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the rear of the cottage.
    • The distance from the 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 75cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 68cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 34cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • 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 ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 75cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 322cm (width) x 142cm (depth) and 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 214cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right 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 40cm 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.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium 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 no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a medium visual contrast.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the cottage.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • 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 (First Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor landing.
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • 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 68cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and a chair without armrests.
  • 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 20m.
  • 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 63cm.
  • 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 and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook 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 mixer.