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Soulton Hall

B5065 Soulton, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5RS

Access Guide

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located at the front of Soulton Hall.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is space for Blue Badge holders to park next to the ramped access to Soulton Court.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Soulton Court and the Carriage House.
  • The following areas have stepped access: Soulton Hall.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Access To (Check-in)

  • There is a cattle grid between the car park and the steps to access Soulton Hall.
  • The journey time from the car park is approximately one minute.
  • The most accessible route has steps.
  • There are 9 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
  • When visitors with accessibility needs are expected, a member of staff will meet them in the car park to prevent them from having to use the steps to Soulton Hall.
    Alternatively, there is a doorbell outside the main doors to Soulton Hall. Visitors should ring the doorbell and someone will assist them to their room, without the need to enter the main building.

Access To (Soulton Court)

  • Soulton Court is located to the right-hand side of Soulton Hall. There are spaces for Blue Badge holders to park next to the access ramp to Soulton Court.
  • The journey time from the car parking area is approximately two minutes.
  • The most accessible route has a ramp or slope.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.

Room (Soulton Court Function Room)

  • The room is located to the right hand side of the courtyard.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a ramp or slope and a step.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Toilet with Adaptations (Soulton Court - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through the doors to the rear right of the function room.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.
    • The height of the baby changing table is 81cm.

Room (Carriage House)

  • The room is located to the left-hand side of Soulton Court, from the top of the ramp.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a ramp or slope.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bedroom 1)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left-hand side from the entrance to Carriage House.
    • 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.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
    • The bath controls are lever mixer.
    • The shower has a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Area (Carriage House - Sitting Room)

  • The sitting room is located between the two bedrooms.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bedroom 2)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right-hand side, from the entrance to Carriage House.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
    • The bath controls are lever mixer.
    • The shower has a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Outdoor Spaces (Patio/Courtyard)

  • Additional facilities in this area include: a patio area with tables, chairs and parasols.
  • Outdoor areas consist of gravel.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.