Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The Woodpecker is one of two one-bedroomed self-contained holiday cottages located in the village of Wattisfield, Suffolk. The cottage is semi-detached and is attached to Kingfisher cottage, which is almost identical.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom.
- 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.
- The nearest train station is Diss.
- The nearest bus station is Bury St Edmunds.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the threshold of the patio door.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, walking aids, bath mats, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, commodes and mobility scooter charging facilities.
Parking
- The car park is located immediately to the left of the cottage.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There are manual gates to access the cottages, which are kept permanently held open whilst visitors are staying at the cottages. The gates are 4m wide.
Entrance
Access To
- The journey time from the parking space is approximately less than one minute.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is step-free level access into Woodpecker Cottage.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip at the door threshold.
Standard Bedroom (Twin)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right, upon entering the cottage.
- 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 82cm.
- The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
- The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a desk and bedside plug sockets.
- There is a stool next to the dressing table/desk.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the right hand side, after the bedroom.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 158cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a full length mirror, a mirror and coat hooks.
- The bathroom 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 a wall-mounted grab rail.
- The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Lounge (with Dining Area)
- The lounge is located straight ahead, upon entering the cottage.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, riser recliner chairs and stools.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- The height to the underside of the dining table is 67cm high. The width of the patio doors is 168cm.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the right hand side, after the bathroom.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has a lowered work surface, a lowered sink, a lowered hob and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- The hob is 85cm from the floor.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 85cm 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: high stools.
- There is a wall-mounted plate holder at a height of 130cm.
Outdoor Spaces (Garden and Patio)
- The following is available in this area: woodland and gardens.
- Additional facilities in this area include: a pond.
- The following is available in this area: a table & chairs with armrests, a parasol, a bbq and sunloungers (on request).
- Outdoor areas consist of paving slabs.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: access to the patio from the living room area.