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About View
- Whitewell Cottage is one of ten cottages on the Ribble Valley Holiday Homes site, where there are also lodges and spa facilities. It is also a weddings and events venue.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
- The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
- The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Whalley.
- The nearest bus station is Whalley.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
- The venue can provide British Sign Language interpreters.
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- View information on Hidden Oaks Spa (opens new tab) .
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The utility room is located immediately after entering the front door.
There is step-free level access into the utility room.
There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
Seating available in the room includes: benches.

The kitchen is located to the left after entering via the utility room.
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 88cm.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The kitchen has a low work surface and under counter cupboards.
The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
The hob is 90cm from the floor.
The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The sink is 90cm from the floor.
The sink has a lever mixer tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

Access View
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
Dimensions and Features View
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 43cm 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 mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat and wall-mounted grab rails.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- The shower seat height is adjustable.

The bedroom surveyed is located off the lounge.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
The door opens inwards.
The width of the door opening is 65cm.
The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
The top of the mattress is 68cm from the floor.
The space under the bed is 6cm from the floor.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.