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Summerfield Farm - Abbey View

Summerfield Farm, Hawsker, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4LA

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • The venue surveyed is one of four cottages with adaptations available.
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
    • There is a shared bathroom with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: standing frames, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, commodes, portable hoists and over bed tables.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located ahead as you drive into the farm.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point

  • This access point is located at the left hand side of the car park.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • The gates have a low colour contrast.
  • The lock is a throw over gate loop.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the holiday home.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 101cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located ahead as you enter the holiday home.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables and tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The rugs can be removed if required.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the holiday home.
  • 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 have a medium colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 78cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 78cm from the floor.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 78cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The washing machine and tumble dryer are in the shed to the right hand side of the holiday home.

Bedroom with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter the holiday home.
    • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways .
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 27cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair without armrests and an additional single bed.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • This bedroom has a height adjustable profiling bed with guard rails.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the walkway to the right, opposite the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the walkway to the right as you enter, opposite the kitchen.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the bathroom.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • The ramp is created by the wet room flooring, ensuring that water does not exit the bathroom into the holiday home.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 168cm (width) x 183cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 91cm (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.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 38cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.

Seating Area (Garden)

  • The seating area is located at the left hand side of the holiday home.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a slight ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Similar seating is also available on the decking beside the holiday home.