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Accommodation Overview

About View
- The venue is one of four self-catering cottages on the site.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
- There is also a shared games room.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Barnstaple.
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Getting In and Around View
- The following areas have stepped access: the main bedroom and the kitchen diner.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- First floor can be accessed via stairs.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: seats with armrests and armchairs.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Related Access Guides View
- View information on Little Comfort Farm (opens new tab) .

Car Park View
- The car park is located in front of the laundry, shop and treatment room.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of compacted earth.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.

This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
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 ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a slight gradient.
The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
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 82cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The door has a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

The bedroom surveyed is located on the left as you enter.
The distance from entrance is 1m.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
There is no signage on or near the door.
The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
The door is easy to open.
The width of the door opening is 71cm.
The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
The space under the bed is 6cm from the floor.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
The flooring is shiny.
The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
There are bunk beds in this bedroom.

The bedroom surveyed is located on the right as you enter.
The distance from the entrance is 1m.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has a step and step-free level access.
There is stepped access into the bedroom.
There is 1 step with no handrails.
The step is unmarked.
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.
There is no signage on or near the door.
The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
The door is easy to open.
The width of the door opening is 70cm.
The bedroom has a double bed.
The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
The space under the bed is 24cm from the floor.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
The flooring is shiny.
The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

The bathroom surveyed is located at the far left on the ground floor.
The distance from the entrance is 3m.
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 and has a high visual contrast.
The door is easy to open.
The width of the door opening is 70cm.
Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 222cm (width) x 168cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
The bath controls are lever mixer.
There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

The kitchen is located on the first floor.
There is stepped access into the kitchen.
There are 13 steps.
The steps are unmarked.
The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 19cm.
The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
The width of the opening is 81cm.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The flooring is shiny.
The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
A lowered work surface is not available.
Under counter cupboards are available.
The hob is 93cm from the floor.
A lowered hob is not available.
The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The sink is 94cm from the floor.
A lowered sink is not available.
The sink has a lever mixer tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a toaster and a kettle.
Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
Furniture available in the kitchen includes: coffee tables.
The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.