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Summerfield Farm - Cholmley Cottage

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 is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • The ground floor bedroom with adaptations has a ceiling tracking hoist which covers the bed.
    • 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the standard bedrooms and toilet and shower rooms.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: over bed tables, shower chairs, standing frames, commodes, portable hoists and raised toilet seats.
    • 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.

Seating Area (Garden)

  • The seating area is located in front of the cottage.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • 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: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • The height to the underside of the picnic table is 72cm and the height to the top of the picnic table is 75cm. This garden is shared between Cholmley Cottage and Scoresby Cottage.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a key safe with rotating dials at a height of 131cm. The door has a locked extension leaf. There is a ground-mounted door catch to the front right of the entrance which may create a trip hazard when not in use.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a low colour contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The rug can be removed. There is a riser recliner.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located the rear of the cottage, at the rear right of the lounge.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a toaster, a washing machine, a kettle and a microwave.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The height to the underside of the dining table is 65cm and the height to the top of the dining table is 75cm.

Bedroom with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
    • 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 and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 4cm 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: an additional single bed, a TV with subtitles, a desk and an armchair.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • There is a height adjustable profiling bed with guard rails.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located ahead on the right.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 171cm (width) x 220cm (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 115cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower and a bath.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 57cm.
    • The bath controls are twist/turn.
    • 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 lever mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high colour contrast.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead as you exit the stairs.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The rug is removable.

Standard Bathroom (Next to Twin Bedroom)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right as you exit the stairs.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 56cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, to the rear of the cottage as you exit the stairs.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a desk and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The rug is removable. There is a stool.

Standard Bathroom (Next to Double Bedroom)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor, towards the rear right of the cottage as you exit the stairs, just before the double bedroom.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 56cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.