Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This is one of five cottages available at Heath Farm. This cottage can be combined with Chestnut Cottage to make a larger accommodation option called Aslan Cottage.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
- Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
- There is a washing machine in this cottage, however there is also a communal laundry room if required.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park.
- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Banbury.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the first floor bedrooms.
- Access throughout may include narrow openings.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats and mobility scooter charging facilities.
Parking
- The car park is located to the right of the reception area.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steps and uneven surfaces.
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The charging points require an app.
- The venue has a drop-off point.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the left side of the courtyard.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key lock at a height of 98cm.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 71cm.
- There is stepped access as you enter.
Seating Area (Entrance Vestibule)
- The seating area is located ahead open entering.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- There is a 'Narnia Wardrobe' here linking Cobnut Cottage with Chestnut Cottage when rented together.
Lounge
- The lounge is located to left after entering.
- There is stepped access into the lounge.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
- The step from the vestibule area is 10cm high.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas and benches.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Utility Room
- The utility room is located to the right after entering, next to the Cloakroom Toilet.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 69cm.
- Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
Standard Bathroom (Cloakroom Toilet)
- The bathroom surveyed is located to the right side after entering, next to the Utility Room.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and narrow openings.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 58cm.
- 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.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
Kitchen (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located ahead after entering and past the lounge area.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- 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 92cm from the floor.
- The hob is 92cm from the floor.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead after entering.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 13 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
Standard Bedroom (Back Bedroom - Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right side 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 69cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 67cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a desk and bedside plug sockets.
Standard Ensuite (with Bath)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 66cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin 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 standard bath.
- The bath controls are lever.
Standard Bedroom (Front Bedroom - Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left 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 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 and an armchair.
Standard Ensuite (with Shower)
- 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 66cm.
- There is a wash basin and a soap dispenser 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 with a step.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are push.
