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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • 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.
  • Circulation View
    • 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

  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • 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.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • 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.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • 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.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • 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

  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.