Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This is a renovated cottage located on one level - part of Holbrook Farm Barns.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- The cottages share recycling facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Creswell.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: inside the main entrance door.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- 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.
- There is additional, covered parking allocated to the property.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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 are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 6cm.
- The steps are at the threshold at the entrance.
- There is a key safe at a height of 150cm.
- There is a bell at a height of 116cm.
- 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 80cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- The entrance width is limited by the door sill.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
Kitchen (with Dining)
- The kitchen is located ahead and to the right 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 have a medium visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm 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 at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 92cm 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This area is open plan and situated next to the lounge.
Lounge
- The lounge is located ahead after entering.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- 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: 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.
- This area is open plan and situated next to the kitchen.
Bedroom 1
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left, off the lounge.
- 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 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 71cm.
- 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 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 chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is ensuite access to the bathroom from this bedroom.
- The direct ensuite access door opens towards you and has an opening width of 71cm.
Standard Bathroom
- The bathroom surveyed is located to the left, off the lounge.
- The distance from the entrance is 6m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 300cm (width) x 170cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- 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.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Direct access to this bathroom is possible from Bedroom 1 via a second door.
- 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 twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Bedroom 2
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right, off the kitchen.
- The distance from the entrance is 7m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 24cm 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 with armrests, bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Patio)
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Location and Access
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- This area is located to the right side of the front entrance.
- The most accessible route has a step.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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.
