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The Old Mill

Candy, Morda, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9AZ

Access Guide

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • The Old Mill is a rurally located Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the Candy Valley, 3 miles outside of Oswestry.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: toilets, a lounge and a dining room.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the main entrance to the accommodation, the patio from the lounge, the bedrooms on the first floor and Bedroom 2.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow openings.
    • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a manual wheelchair, walking aids, raised toilet seats, medication fridge, a water bowl for assistance dogs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Safeguarding, Dementia Awareness.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, near the dining room.

Parking

  • The car park is located immediately 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 to the entrance is approximately one minute.
  • The most accessible route has a ramp or slope and steps.
  • 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 72cm.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the accommodation from the car park.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the main entrance, the patio area, the bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor, Bedroom 2 and one of the ensuite bathrooms.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located on the right hand side, as you enter the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the left hand side of the dining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • 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: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Outdoor Spaces (Patio)

  • Outdoor areas consist of paving slabs.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: access to the patio from the lounge, access to the top of the garden and woods.
  • The width of the patio door is 154cm and there is a step at the threshold. There are chairs with armrests, a table and a parasol on the patio.
    There are also benches at the front of the accommodation.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left hand side of the dining room.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail that switches sides.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bedroom 1 - King)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the stairs on the left hand side, then turn right.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The key lock is at a height of 123cm.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is stepped access into the ensuite.
    • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 62cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, 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 ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • The shower has a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bedroom 2 - King)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the stairs on the right hand side, then turn left.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
    • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
    • There is 1 step which is clearly marked with no handrails.
    • The key lock is at a height of 123cm.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • 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.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn 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 detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 3 - Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the stairs on the left hand side, then turn left.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The key lock is at a height of 123cm.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 68cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a desk.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the far right of the landing.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is a manual door before the bathroom door, which measures 74cm in width.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, 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 mixer.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.