Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- 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.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Craven Arms.
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Getting In and Around
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- 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.
