Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This accommodation is part of the multi-purpose venue in a rural setting. The farmhouse is primarily designed to accommodate wedding guests.
- There are 3 bedrooms in total.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
- 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.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Bromley Cross.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: upstairs, all bedrooms and the bathroom.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: mobility scooter charging facilities.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid and Fire Training, Disability Awareness Training and Sustainability.
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Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right side of the venue, however there are other spaces nearer for guests with access needs or EV charging.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings and unsurfaced areas.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
- The nearest designated bay is 12m from the Farmhouse entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
- There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an app.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located The drop off point is located to the rear of the Wheatsheaf Barn, by the ramped entrance.
- There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of The Farmhouse.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 14cm.
- There is a key safe at a height of 145cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 115cm.
- 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 72cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Lounge
- The lounge is located to the left after entering.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 71cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables and desks.
- 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 (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located beyond the lounge.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 69cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 90cm 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 mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, 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.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Cloakroom Toilet)
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located just off the kithen.
- The distance from the entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route has manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 58cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the right side after entering.
- The ground and the first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 12 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
- The handrail is not 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Bathroom
- The bathroom surveyed is located to the right at the top of the stairs.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The bathroom has a shower cubicle and a bath.
- The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Standard Bedroom (Twin Room)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right at the top of the stairs.
- The distance from the entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Bedroom (Master Bedroom - King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located straight ahead at the top of the stairs.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a sofa, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Standard Ensuite (Master Bedroom)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- 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 waste bin.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Standard Bedroom (Double Sofa Bed)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left at the top of the stairs.
- The distance from the entrance is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The top of the mattress is 46cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a sofa bed.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
