Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- Hareley Barn is a Grade II single-storey stone barn, converted into 2-bedroomed accommodation.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Great Malvern.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance door and the utility room.
- The following areas have stepped access: the ensuite bathroom leading from the Cart Shed Room.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- There is a bell to contact the farm house for assistance, if needed.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the accommodation.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of concrete and loose chippings.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the ensuite bathroom leading from the Cart Shed Room.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the entrance door and the utility room.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the accommodation.
- The entrance area is not 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.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
Lounge/Diner
- The lounge is located immediately upon entry to the accommodation.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and 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.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the right hand side, upon entering the accommodation.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The width of the opening is 122cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
Bathroom with Adaptations
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located to the far right hand side, from the entrance.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is not any signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 260cm (width) x 245cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 177cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on top of the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin has lever taps.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
- There is a hand towel for drying hands.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The bathroom has a waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 82cm and 168cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The bathroom has a wheel in shower and a bath.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are lever.
- There is no shower seat.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The grab rail for the shower has a medium colour contrast.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm.
- The wash basin has lever controls.
Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (The Cart Shed Room)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located to the far right hand side, from the entrance.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- 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 medium colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a king bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 28cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests.
- Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a coffee table.
- The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is one step into the ensuite.
- There are no handrails for the steps.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 18cm.
- The ensuite door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 60cm.
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a hand towel for drying hands.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- The wash basin has lever taps.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
- The wash basin has lever controls.
- The shower controls are lever.
Standard Bedroom (The Hayrack)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the far left hand side, on entry to the accommodation.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 167cm.
- The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
- The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 28cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a sofa bed.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Utility Room
- The room is located to the right hand side of the entrance door.
- The distance from the entrance door is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free access via a ramp into the room.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Outdoor Seating Area
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Location and Access
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- The outdoor seating is located at the front right hand side of the accommodation.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
