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About View
- Rowley Farm, located in the Worcestershire countryside, is surrounded by 50 acres of grass and woodland and is an active working farm. There are 3 cottages and a shepherds' hut on site.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedroom.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Worcester Foregate Street.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around View
- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the open plan kitchen and lounge, the bedroom beyond, the outdoor seating and the hot tub.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats, a water bowl for assistance dogs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- Staff receive the following training: Disability and Autism Awareness Training.

The bathroom surveyed is located to the left hand side, after entering.
The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
The bathroom door opens inwards.
The width of the door opening is 72cm.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
The lateral transfer space is 123cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
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 bathroom has a pedal bin.
The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

The kitchen is located to right hand side after entering.
There is stepped access into the kitchen.
There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
The width of the opening is 84cm.
Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 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 dishwasher, a washer dryer, a microwave and a kettle.
The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests.
Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

The lounge is located beyond the kitchen and dining area.
There is step-free level access into the lounge.
Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
There is a TV with subtitles.
There is stepped, external access to the communal courtyard from this area via manual, double doors.

The bedroom surveyed is located beyond the lounge area.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
The width of the door opening is 106cm.
The bedroom has a double bed.
The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.

The seating area is located outside and is shared between the 3 cottages.
The seating area is uncovered.
The most accessible route to the seating area has a step, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
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 without armrests and sofas.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

The seating area is located outside, accessed via the door opposite the main entrance.
The seating area is uncovered.
The most accessible route to the seating area has a step and manual doors.
There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
The following areas have stepped access: the hot tub.
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 without armrests.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.