Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Kidderminster.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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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.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- There is a digital welcome pack for guests on arrival.
Parking
- The car park is located to the right of the entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of The Brake.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a key safe at a height of 120cm.
- There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 121cm.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is a key lock with a height of 97cm. There is a small ramp to enter.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Lounge
- The lounge is located to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- The width of the opening is 208cm.
- Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Kitchen (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
- The hob is 94cm from the floor.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 94cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever 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 and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and high tables.
- There is a breakfast bar in the kitchen and outside with a heights of 119cm.
Standard Bedroom (Master - King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located past the kitchen and to the left.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 64cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 16cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a bathtub in the bedroom with a height of 61cm and lever mixer taps. There is a storage wardrobe behind the bed with a width of 108cm.
Standard Ensuite (Master)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 64cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- 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.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Double/Twin)
- The bedroom surveyed is located past lounge and to the right as you enter.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 63cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 15cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Standard Ensuite (Double/Twin)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 63cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- 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.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Seating Area (Outside with Fire Pit)
- The seating area is located to the right as you exit.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a step.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: between the seating area on the decking and the fire pit.
- 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 and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Access To (Utility Room - Plant Room)
- The journey time from The Brake entrance is approximately 1 minute.
- The most accessible route has a ramp or slope, a step, manual gates, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
- The slope bypasses the steps.
- There are 3 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
Utility Room (Plant Room)
- The utility room is located to the rear of the house.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 60cm.
- The utility room has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
- There's a dog and wellie washing tap at a height of 63cm, with a shower spray head attached.