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Summerfield Farm - Scoresby Cottage

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

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Accommodation Overview

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 a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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 123cm. The door has a locked extension leaf. There is a door catch on the ground just to the front left of the door which may create a trip hazard.

Bedroom with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
    • 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 61cm 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: a ceiling track hoist, a desk, a chair with armrests, an additional single bed and a TV with subtitles.
    • The hoist accesses the bed.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is a height adjustable profiling bed with guard rails.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located ahead on the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
    • 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.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 251cm (width) x 302cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • 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.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • 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.
    • There is a full length changing bed, 180cm long, with attached shower. Both showers have adjustable and detachable shower heads. The assisted shower has twist turn controls.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the right 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: sofas and armchairs.
  • 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 rugs can be removed. The armchair is a riser recliner. The sofas are recliners.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the rear of the cottage, through the lounge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The height to the underside of the dining table is 62cm and the height to the top of the dining table is 77cm.

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 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 height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • 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 medium colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a stool.

Standard Ensuite (Double Bedroom)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 58cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor, to the rear left of the cottage as you exit the stairs.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
  • 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.
  • There is no shower seat.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor at 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 73cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The rug is removeable. There is a stool.