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The Welbeck Estate - Mrs Butterwick Holiday Cottage

Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LL

Access Guide

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of 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
    • 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.

Access To

  • The distance from the parking is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has a step and uneven surfaces.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 25cm.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located off the central courtyard area.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 8cm.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 143cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 112cm.
  • 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 67cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The entrance width is limited by the door sill.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the left after entering.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover 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 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a single, tiled step before the main staircase.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have stepped access: the approach to the entrance, the living room and snug, the upper 2 bedrooms with ensuites, and the rear garden, patio and hot tub.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Kitchen (with Dining)

  • The kitchen is located ahead after entering.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer and 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Snug

  • The room is located off the kitchen, to the left after entering - next to the lounge.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • 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 72cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located off the kitchen, to the left after entering.
  • There is stepped access into the lounge.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • 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 72cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, 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.
  • There is access to the rear patio, garden and hot tub from this room.
  • There are double patio doors with an opening width of 126cm.
  • There is a step at this door at a height of 15cm.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right side, off the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 298cm (width) x 325cm (depth) and there is 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 wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle and a bath.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a 17cm step into the shower.

Standard Bedroom (King Size)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right side, off the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm 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).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Super King - Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right side, off the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance is 19m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 23cm 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 chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is a patio, garden and hot tub in this area.
    • The most accessible route has steps and manual doors.
    • There is stepped access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the garden and hot tub.
    • 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 and benches.
    • 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.