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Westhope Country Retreats - Trooper's Barn

Middle Westhope Farm, Near Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9JL

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Trooper's Barn is a 19th century barn conversion, situatied within 250 acres of farmland. It offers 5 bedrooms set over 2 floors.
    • There are 5 bedrooms in total.
    • There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • There is a communal games room and a gym for use by guests staying at the accommodation.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • The nearest train station is Craven Arms.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance to the accommodation.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the entrance to the accommodation, access to hallway 2 which leads to bedroom 1 from the lounge, the first floor, access into bedroom 3 on the first floor, the hot tub, the outdoor shower.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats, a water bowl for assistance dogs, shower chairs and commodes.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: grab rails, a portable ramp.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Safety, Disability Awareness.

Parking

  • The car park is located to the right hand side of the accommodation.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the accommodation.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is 17cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 112cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lounge (and Dining Area)

  • The lounge is located immediately upon entering the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Area (Hallway 2)

  • Hallway 2 is located to the left hand side of the lounge.
  • There is stepped access into this area.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: Staircase 2, access to bedroom 1.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 1 - King/Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located off hallway 2.
  • 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 78cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed and a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 10cm 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: an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 1)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • 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 twist/turn tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Stairs (Staircase 2)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in hallway 2.
  • The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a stairgate at the bottom of the stairs.

Seating Area (Landing)

  • The seating area is located at the top of staircase 2.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has steps.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 2 - King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right hand side, from the top of staircase 2.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor, opposite bedroom 2.
  • 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 70cm.
  • 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 tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle and a bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right hand side, from the entrance to the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (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.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables.

Area (Hallway 1)

  • Hallway 1 is located to the right hand side of the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: a standard toilet, access to staircase 1.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Hallway 1)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located in hallway 1, to the right hand side of the kitchen.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.

Stairs (Staircase 1)

  • The stairs surveyed are located off hallway 1.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a stair gate at the bottom of the stairs.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 3 - King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located straight ahead, from the top of staircase 1.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 3)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • 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 mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 4 - King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, accessed via staircase 1.
  • 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 super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom 4)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • There is 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 and a shower seat.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no toilet in this ensuite bathroom.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 5 - Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, accessed via staircase 1.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor, accessed via staircase 1.
  • 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 79cm.
  • 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 bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head and a shower seat.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • The seating area is located on the patio, accessed via the patio doors in the lounge.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a step.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the hot tub, the outdoor shower.
  • There is 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The width of the patio doors is 102cm.