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Paycocke's House and Garden - Tea Room

25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1NS

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step, a manual door and a narrow entrance opening.
  • This entrance is the entrance at the rear of Paycocke's House.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating and facilities for assistance dogs.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is directly ahead as you enter the site. View information about this toilet (new tab)

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.

Entrance (Tea Room)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of Paycocke's House.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.

Eating and Drinking (Tea Room)

  • This is a cafĂ© which serves hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can provide assistance and offer service to tables.
  • Menu types include: written wall menus.
  • Menus are easy to read (large clear font with contrasting colours).
  • The following are available here: drinking straws, takeaway cutlery and large-handled cutlery.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a counter over 85cm high without a tray rail.
  • The counter is 86cm high.
  • There is not a section of the counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is step-free level access around the seating area.
  • There are chairs without armrests and tables available in the seating area.
  • The seating area does not have: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There are some tables which are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The surface height of the tables is 75cm.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.