Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Kaya at Blackhill Farm has 3 different accommodation options onsite: Sky House Yurt, Pumla Yurt and The Nook. They can be booked individually or on a combined basis.
- Facilities available in the venue include: accommodation, outdoor seating areas, onsite parking.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Hereford.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the yurts.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
- The lower ground floor and the first floor of The Nook can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: shower stools, raised toilet seats, anti slip mats, a bath board.
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- The venue can provide large print documents.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Parking
- The car park is located on the lower level of the property.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The charging points require an app.
- Guests can use the wheeled trolleys to transport their belongings to the yurts.
Access To (The Yurts)
- The Yurts are situated up the steep slope from the car park.
- The journey time from the car park is approximately 5 minutes to Pumla Yurt and 7 minutes to Sky House Yurt.
- The most accessible route has ramps or slopes.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
Accommodation with Adaptations (Sky House Yurt - King Size)
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Accommodation Access
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- There is step-free access via ramp into the yurt.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The key lock is at a height of 85cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 142cm.
- A portable ramp to access the yurt can be requested in advance and left in place before guests arrive.
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 75cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following features/facilities are available: a dining table and a coffee table.
- Seating available includes: a chair without armrests.
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Kitchenette Facilities
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- The following facilities are available in the kitchenette: a fridge freezer, a kettle and an oven.
- The kitchenette has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 88cm from the floor.
- The hob is 88cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 88cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- The opening into the kitchen area is 87cm.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 95cm.
- 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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a pull chain flush on the transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- There is gap of 60cm to access the ensuite past the bath.
- The ensuite has a standard bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 61cm.
- The bath controls are twist/turn.
- The bath is situated outside of the ensuite in the main room. There is an external shower with adaptations.
Shower with Adaptations (Sky House Yurt)
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Location and Access
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- The shower surveyed is located outside the yurt, off the decked area.
- The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- The shower has a fixed shower head, a flip-down seat and a dropdown rail.
- The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
Seating Area (Sky House Yurt)
- The seating area is located outside of the double doors, on the decked area.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a ramp or slope and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Accommodation with Adaptations (Pumla Yurt - King Size)
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Accommodation Access
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- Pumla Yurt is located 100 metres from the car park.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the yurt.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The key lock is at a height of 85cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- A portable ramp into the yurt can be requested in advance and left in place before guests arrive.
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following features/facilities are available: bedside plug sockets, a dining table and a coffee table.
- Seating available includes: a chair without armrests.
- There is no emergency alarm.
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Kitchenette Facilities
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- The following facilities are available in the kitchenette: a fridge freezer, a kettle and an oven.
- The kitchenette has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
- The hob is 89cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 89cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- The opening into the kitchen area is 91cm.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 72cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are push.
Seating Area (Pumla Yurt - Bath Area)
- The seating area is located outside of the double doors, on the decked area.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a ramp or slope and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- There is a bath in this area at a height of 60cm.
Seating Area (Pumla Yurt BBQ Area)
- The seating area is located in front of the yurt.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has ramps or slopes.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the bbq area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- There is a steep slope to access this area, or an alternative ramped access with 2 steps.
Entrance (The Nook)
- This entrance is located to the side of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a key lock at a height of 93cm.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Kitchen (The Nook)
- The kitchen is located ahead after entering.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
- The hob is 91cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 91cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer and dishwasher.
Lounge (The Nook - with Dining Area)
- The lounge is located next to the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
- There is no TV.
Standard Bathroom (The Nook - Cloakroom Toilet)
- The bathroom surveyed is located to the left after entering.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
Stairs (The Nook)
- The stairs surveyed are located off the lounge.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- The bathroom and the bedroom can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 9 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
Standard Bedroom (The Nook - Lower Ground Level - King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the lower ground level.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps and manual doors.
- There is stepped access into the bedroom.
- There are 4 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 75cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Standard Ensuite (The Nook - Lower Ground Level)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bathroom (The Nook - First Floor)
- The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
- There is stepped access into the bathroom.
- There are 9 steps which are unmarked with a handrail on the right going up.
- The bathroom has a standard bath.
- The bath controls are twist/turn.
Seating Area (The Nook - BBQ Area)
- The seating area is located at the side of The Nook.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has steps and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the bbq area, the hot tub.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
