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The Hytte

Bingfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4HR

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • This venue is a self-catered holiday cottage with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge and kitchen.
    • 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.
    • There is a shared bathroom with a bath.
    • Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: toilets, a bathroom, a shower, a kitchen, a lounge and a laundry room.
  • 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 manual doors.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, commodes, walking aids, portable hoists, shower chairs and bed raisers.
    • Although there is no signed area for dog toileting, the rear garden may be used for this.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the holiday cottage.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: gardens.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: rear decking, a hot tub and a sauna .
  • Outdoor areas consists of grass, block paving, gravel and decking.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the lower garden at the rear of the holiday cottage, and the rear decking area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the sauna.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • There is a long (15m), slight, grass ramp to access the lower gardens.
    The rear decking can be accessed by a slight ramp with a handrail on the left-hand side going up. The width of the ramp is between 75cm and 150cm.
    The hot tub has underside space to allow for the mobile hoist to be used.
    The sauna is located in an outdoor wooden cabin. There is a step of 10cm at the threshold of the cabin. There are double doors to enter the cabin, and the opening width is 142cm.
    There is a lip of 17cm to enter the sauna. The sauna has a single door to enter, and the opening width is 56cm. Inside, space is limited. There is bench seating in the sauna at a height of 50cm.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the holiday cottage.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Laundry Room (Utility)

  • The laundry room is located at the front of the holiday cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a under-counter freezer in this space. The freezer door handle is 81cm from the floor.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located through the main entrance, ahead and to the left.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available.
  • The lowered work surface is 81cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • A lowered hob is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 85cm from the floor.
  • 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 lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a toaster, a fridge, a kettle, a microwave and a dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The sink has a clear knee recess below.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located through the main entrance and directly ahead.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: riser recliner chairs, armchairs, sofas and chairs with armrests.
  • 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 riser recliner chair lower seat height is 48cm.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Room on Left)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left of the lounge area.
  • The distance from main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 42cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 21cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a small vanity shelf, under a wall mirror, at a height of 75cm.

Standard Bedroom (Double Room on Left)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left of the lounge area.
  • The distance from main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 18cm from the floor.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The 2 single beds both individually recline.
    There is a small vanity shelf, under a mirror, at a height of 75cm.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Room on Right)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen area.
  • The distance from main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 51cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 21cm from the floor.
  • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a vanity shelf, under a mirror, at a height of 75cm.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Twin Room on Right)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen area.
    • The distance from main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has twin beds.
    • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 22cm from the floor.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a height adjustable bed, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • There are 2 similar single beds that are height adjustable and both recline. Both beds are on wheels and can be moved to allow for sufficient space for a wheelchair user.
      There is a vanity shelf, under a mirror, at a height of 75cm.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left of the lounge area.
  • The distance from main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen area.
    • The distance from main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 215cm (width) x 263cm (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 on the left is 91cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is 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.
    • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.