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Hardhorn Breaks

High Bank Farm, Fairfield Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8DN

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include Holiday Cottages and a caravan site.

Opening Times

  • Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Poulton le Fylde.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located to the side of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Front Entrance - The Barn)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the venue.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 99cm (3ft 3in).

Outside Access (Rear Entrance - The Barn)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The path in front of the rear entrance is cobbled (photograph 4).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

Lounge

  • There is a sofa bed in this room.
  • The height of the dining table is 82cm, there are chairs without armrests available.

Kitchen

  • There are standard wall and base units.
  • There are also some lowered units in the kitchen.
  • The lowered units are 75cm.
  • There is a sink with lever taps without a mixer, fridge and a gas cooker with electric oven, these items are 89cm high.

Room

  • Accessible Rooms View
    • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
    • There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • Location and Access View
    • The accessible room viewed is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • Accessible Room View
    • The width of the door is 79cm.
    • The height of the bed is 53cm.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 25cm (10in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • An adjoining room is not available.
    • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
  • Accessible Ensuite View
    • The width of the door to the ensuite is 79cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 258cm x 355cm (8ft 6in x 11ft 8in).
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (6ft 3in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There are mirrors.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Bath and Shower View
    • There is not a bath.
  • Wheel In Shower View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The shower head is adjustable.
    • The shower control type is twist/turn.
    • The shower seat is flip-down.
    • The flip-down or fixed seat height is 56cm (1ft 10in).
    • There are handrails available for the shower.
  • Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
    • There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
    • The visual contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The visual contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
    • Lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
    • The visual contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
    • The visual contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is medium.
    • The visual contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
    • Lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
  • Comments View
    • There are twin beds in this room.
    • The height of the shower chair in the accessible ensuite is 69cm.
    • On departure the beds are to be stripped and bedding placed in the plastic bags provided.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Picnic Area

  • The picnic area is to the left of the venue.
  • The path leading to this area is cobbled.
  • There are six roughly made medium steps without handrails.
  • The garden furniture is a mix of fixed bench seating and stand alone.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas around the venue.