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Cow House

Cow House, Court Farm, Gretton, Shropshire, SY6 7HU

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • This a self-catering, 4 bedroomed accommodation based on a working farm, which was originally the cow shed.
    • There are 4 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • 1 bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope 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: the front patio area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: bedroom 3 on the ground floor, bedroom 4 on the first floor, the enclosed field to the rear of the accommodation.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
    • There are 3 steps down, to access bedroom 3.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: panic alarm, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, commodes and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: waterproof mattress protectors, a perching stool, shaver adaptor for use in bedrooms, adjustable toilet frame.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid.

Parking

Access To (the Entrance Door)

  • The distance from the car park is 8m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes and manual gates.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single manual gate which opens towards you.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The key lock is 100cm high.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the front patio area, access to the front door.
  • The following areas have stepped access: bedroom 3, bedroom 4, the enclosed field to the rear of the accommodation.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • 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 (and Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located immediately upon entering the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 86cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the left of the kitchen/dining area.
  • 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 high 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Bedroom 1 - Twin/Super King)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located along the corridor from the lounge, the first door on the left.
    • The distance from the lounge is 6m.
    • 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 and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 5cm 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 chair with 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.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 83cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 325cm (width) x 183cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 175cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 52cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm 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 grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 140cm and 168cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite 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 twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a medium visual contrast.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bedroom 2 - King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the corridor from the lounge, the second door on the left.
  • The distance from the lounge is 10m.
  • 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 and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 5cm 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: an armchair and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door leads to the standard bathroom, which can also be accessed directly from the corridor.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located along the corridor from the lounge, the third door on the left.
  • The distance from the lounge is 11m.
  • 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 door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 80cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is not 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.
  • 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.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The bathroom also has a connecting door to bedroom 2.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bedroom 3 - Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the far end of the corridor.
  • The distance from the lounge is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 73cm from the floor.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • 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 ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a 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.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the corridor from the lounge, on the left hand side.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 9 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 22cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 4 - First Floor - Super King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right hand side from the top of the stairs.
  • The distance from the lounge to the bottom of the stairs is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is a large patio to the side of the accommodation, a smaller patio to the front of the accommodation and a seating area outside the accessible bedroom.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors opens away from you.
    • The doors are easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the front patio and access to the seating area outside the accessible bedroom.
    • 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, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Outdoor Spaces (Enclosed Garden)

  • Outdoor areas consist of grass.
  • There are no footpaths.
  • The following areas have stepped access: access to the enclosed garden.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates.
  • The gate opens away from you and is 100cm wide.