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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Darwin’s Townhouse is an 18th century Grade II townhouse offering bed and breakfast.
  • There are 19 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.
  • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Shared facilities include: a lounge and a dining room.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The nearest train station is Shrewsbury.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: 4 ground floor rooms.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rooms on the first and second floors.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via stairs.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats, a water bowl for assistance dogs and shower chairs.
  • Staff receive the following training: Equality, diversity and inclusion awareness; health and safety; risk assessments; fire safety awareness.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located in the conservatory.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located to the side of the venue.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 4 steps which are unmarked, with no handrails.
• There is a bell at a height of 135cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located through the glass doors and to the right hand side, after entering the building.
• The journey time to this reception from the entrance door is approximately one minute.
• The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 72cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.

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Lounge (Octagonal Lounge)

• The lounge is located through the glass doors then on the left hand side, after entering the building.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
• There is no TV.

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Lounge (Honesty Bar Lounge)

• The lounge is located through the glass doors then on the right hand side, after entering the building.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• Furniture can 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.

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Eating and Drinking (Conservatory)

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• Location and Service View
  • The conservatory is located straight ahead and to the left after entering the building.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow openings.
  • This area has self service counters and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus are handheld.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is background noise in this area.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left hand side as you enter.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 19 steps between floors which have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.

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Access To (Garden and Rear Accommodation)

• The garden and rear accommodation rooms are at the back of the building.
• The journey time from the front door is approximately one minue.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, a ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the garden.
• There is a single manual gate which is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.

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Seating Area (Garden)

• The seating area is located at the rear of the venue.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has a ramp or slope.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• 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 and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Room Fifteen - Double)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located in the accommodation building at the rear of the venue.
  • The journey time to this bedroom from the main entrance is approximately 2 minutes.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the bedroom.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The key lock is at a height of 200cm.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 20cm 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: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Room Fifteen - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 80cm.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 63cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • 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 is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached and wall-mounted grab rails.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

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Standard Bedroom (Room Eleven - Double)

• The bedroom surveyed is located in the accommodation building at the rear of the venue.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has a ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
• There is stepped access into the bedroom.
• There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• The key lock is at a height of 140cm.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• The bedroom has a double bed.
• The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
• The space under the bed is 24cm 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, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

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Standard Ensuite (Room Eleven)

• There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
• The ensuite door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• There is a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
• The ensuite has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
• The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
• The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
• The shower controls are twist/turn.

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Standard Bedroom (Room Fourteen - Double)

• The bedroom surveyed is located in the accommodation building at the rear of the venue.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has a ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the bedroom.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• The key lock is at a height of 102cm.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• The bedroom has a double bed.
• The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
• The space under the bed is 24cm 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: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

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Standard Ensuite (Room Fourteen)

• There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
• The ensuite door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
• There is 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, a coat hook and a shelf.
• The ensuite has a pedal bin.
• The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
• The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
• The shower controls are twist turn mixer.