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Fox and Hare Cottages

Shrawardine Castle, Shrawardine, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1AJ

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • 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.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • 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)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • 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.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • 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.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • 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)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • 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.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • 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.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.