Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The Fox and Hare cottages are two of four types of holiday accommodation available on a working farm located in Shrawardine, Shropshire.
- There are 7 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
- 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 Shrewsbury.
- 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 step-free access via a portable ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The portable ramp should be requested in advance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the patio, the jacuzzi.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, walking aids, bath mats and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: rechargeable torches for emergency lighting.
Parking
- The car park is located in front of the accommodation.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
Access To
- The journey time from the car park is approximately one minute.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the step.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
- The height of the step is 17cm. The height of the key lock is 140cm.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
- The following areas have stepped access: the patio, the first floor.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
Area (Entrance Hall)
- The hall is located immediately upon entrance into the Hare Cottage.
- The hall provides access to the stairs and to the living area and games room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Area (Games Area)
- The games area is located immediately upon entry from the hall.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- Facilities available in this area include: football table.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Lounge
- The lounge is located to the left hand side, after the games area.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the right hand side of the games area.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
Dining Room
- The dining room is located to the right hand side, after the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the dining room.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
Outdoor Spaces (Patio)
- The following is available in this area: farmland and open countryside.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel and paving slabs.
- There are no footpaths.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the patio, the jacuzzi.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The width of the bifold door is 270cm. The height of the step to access the patio is 20cm, but a portable ramp can be requested in advance.
Utility Room
- The utility room is located off the dining room.
- 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 85cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- Facilities within the room include a freezer and a washer dryer.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Hare - Ground Floor)
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located through the utility room.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
Standard Bedroom (Hare Ground Floor - King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located off the hallway, through the lounge.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The width of door into the hallway prior to the bedroom is 80cm.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 50cm 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 and a coffee table.
Standard Bathroom (Hare - Ground Floor)
- The bathroom surveyed is located off the hallway, through the lounge.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- 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 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is 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 bathroom has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located in the entrance hallway.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 14 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
Standard Bedroom (Hare - Butterfly Double)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the right hand side from the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Standard Bedroom (Hare - Blue Room - Bunk Beds)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the right hand side from the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The bedroom has a single bed and twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Hare - King Ensuite)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located straight ahead from the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- 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 coat hook.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
Standard Bathroom (Hare - First Floor)
- The bathroom surveyed is located on the left hand side from the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- 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 bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
- The bath controls are lever.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Lounge (Fox)
- The lounge is located straight ahead, at the end of the hallway.
- 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 90cm.
- 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.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Kitchen (and Dining Area - Fox)
- The kitchen is located off the lounge.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
Stairs
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 14 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
Standard Bedroom (Fox - Double)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the left hand side from the top of stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Standard Bedroom (Fox - Bunk Beds)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the left hand side from the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The bedroom has a single bed and twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Standard Bathroom (Fox - First Floor)
- The bathroom surveyed is located on the right hand side from the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a wash basin available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Fox - King Size)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located straight ahead from the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- There is a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a coat hook.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a standard bath.
- The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
