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Cow Byre

30a Cairncastle Road, Larne, Antrim, BT40 2RB

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located behind the property.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Access Point

  • This access point is located at the front of the property.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Seating Area (Outdoor Patio)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located to the front of the property, along the approach to the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right side of the building.
  • 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.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is 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 are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 83cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 91cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is available.
  • The lowered sink is 83cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer and a dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual 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, with unshaded light sources.

Bedroom with Adaptations (The Dairy)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located through the kitchen area.
    • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 11cm 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 riser recliner chair and an additional single bed.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Ensuite with Adaptations (The Dairy)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 315cm (width) x 241cm (depth) and there is 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 248cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual 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 has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 103cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.

Standard Bedroom (Wee Byre)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead of you as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 27cm 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 an additional single bed.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Ensuite (Wee Byre)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 247cm (width) x 179cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (Bull Pen)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The top of the mattress is 49cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 20cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The room has a double, with upper bunk bed and a cot.

Standard Ensuite (Bull Pen)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 237cm (width) x 182cm (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 65cm (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, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are lever.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever.

Laundry Room

  • The laundry room is located outside, to the left of the entrance ramp.
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.