Access Guide
Accommodation Overview (Saltmarsh 8)
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About
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- There are 3 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all 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 public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Beach Car Park.
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- The nearest train station is Sheringham.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking (Saltmarsh 8)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the front of the holiday home.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the side of the holiday home.
- The entrance area is not 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 4 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is not easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps have some clear markings.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 20cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
- The gate opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- The gate has a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- The second door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is stepped access as you enter.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
Utility Room
- The utility room is located immediately upon entering the holiday home.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- Facilities within the room include a washer dryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
- Seating available in the room includes: benches.
- The seating is fixed.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is no sink in the utility room.
Kitchen (with Diner)
- The kitchen is located on the left, as you enter the holiday home via the utility room.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 97cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- 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, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
- Some seating is fixed.
- 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.
Lounge
- The lounge is located on the left, as you enter the holiday home via the utility room.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas and stools.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Decking Area)
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Location and Access
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- There is stepped access into this area.
- The step is unmarked.
- The step is 12cm high.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Standard Bathroom
- The bathroom surveyed is located along the corridor, on the left.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 199cm (width) x 194cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a waste bin.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
- The bath controls are lever mixer.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Standard Bedroom (Twin - Left)
- The bedroom surveyed is located along the corridor, on the left.
- The distance from the entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 27cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Bedroom (Twin - Far Left)
- The bedroom surveyed is located along the corridor, on the left.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 28cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and a desk.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Bedroom and Ensuite
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the corridor.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 69cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 2cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a desk.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 170cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is not 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 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
