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Camping Barn in Slaidburn

Newton in Bowland, Near Clitheroe, Slaidburn, Lancashire

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Otherwise known as Joe's Barn, this is a detached property situated in the heart of the Forest of Bowland, only accessible by a private track.
      It is in a quiet location surrounded by farm animals and countryside.
    • There is 1 bedroom available.
    • There is not step-free level access to the bedroom.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The rear entrance is the main access point, and where the key safe is located.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the bedroom and bathroom on the mezzanine level.
    • The ground and mezzanine level can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: bath mats.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Access To (The Camping Barn)

  • The access track to the Camping Barn is not suitable for cars that are low to the ground.
  • The most accessible route has uneven surfaces and manual gates.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 340cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are several farm gates to access the property, these are usually left open for guests on arrival.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the property.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance (Rear)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the property.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • 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 6cm.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 140cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 100cm.
  • 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 75cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen (with Dining)

  • The kitchen is located to the right hand side, after entering the property.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 96cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and 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 96cm 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.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located beyond the kitchen and dining area.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is no TV.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a double sofa bed in this area.
    There is an alternative exit door from the lounge to exterior seating area. The door opens towards you and has an opening width of 78cm, with two threshold steps which are 5cm high.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right hand side of the kitchen and dining area.
  • The ground and mezzanine level can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 22cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the mezzanine floor.
  • 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 bedroom has twin beds and two single beds which can be pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a sofa.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the mezzanine level.
  • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • 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 a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Seating Area (Outdoor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located at the rear of the property.
    • The most accessible route has a step and uneven surfaces.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
    • 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: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • All tables and some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • There is a fire pit and barbeque for the use of guests in this area.