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Charlton Gate

Greenhaugh, Northumberland, NE48 1PD

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Accommodation Overview

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • 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 2 steps as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • 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 between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 126cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Shower Room

  • Access View
    • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located straight ahead, from the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a 14cm step to access the 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.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is also a mirror, a coat hook and a wash basin available.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right hand side, from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The bathroom has a waste bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • There is a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a grabrail at the bath.

Lounge/Diner

  • The lounge is located to the left hand side, from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right hand side of the lounge area.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist/turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Boot Room/Utility Room

  • The utility room is located off the lounge.
  • There is step-free level access into the utility room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is 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 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 80cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Bedroom (King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located off the hallway, near the bathroom.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm 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 coffee table and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located off the hallway, near the bathroom.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm 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 chair without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Outdoor Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • Access to the patio is via the door leading from the lounge area.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There are 2 steps to this area.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • 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 between 30cm-45cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • 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 in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.