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Wellbeing Farm - Farmhouse Accommodation

Wheatsheaf Hill Farm, Plantation Road, Edgworth, Bolton , BL7 0BY

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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.