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Accommodation Overview

About View
- This is a one bedroom cottage with a cot room, adjoining the equine centre in Northwood, Shropshire.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Wem.
- 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 stepped access: the first floor, the bedroom and the bathroom.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The ground and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Safeguarding Training.

The kitchen is located to the right after entering.
There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 74cm.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The kitchen has under counter cupboards.
The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
The hob is 92cm from the floor.
The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The sink is 92cm from the floor.
The sink has a twist/turn tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
There is a door leading to the external seating area from the kitchen with an opening width of 74cm and an 11cm step.

The lounge is located to the left after entering.
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 74cm.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
There is a TV with subtitles.

The seating area is located at the rear of the cottage.
The seating area is uncovered.
The most accessible route to the seating area has a step, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
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 without armrests.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
There is a door leading to the external seating area from the kitchen with an opening width of 74cm and an 11cm step.

The stairs surveyed are located ahead after entering.
The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
There are 11 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

The bedroom surveyed is located to the right, at 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 74cm.
The bedroom has a double bed.
The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair and bedside plug sockets.

The bathroom surveyed is located on the left hand side at 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 74cm.
There is a wash basin, a bar of soap 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 and a bath.
The bath controls are lever mixer.
The shower has an adjustable shower head.
The shower controls are twist turn mixer.