Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- 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.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- 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
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- 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.
Parking
- The car park is located next to the property.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- 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.
Access To (Entrance)
- The entrance to this property can be reached via the gate and pathway leading from the car parking area.
- The journey time from the car parking area is approximately 1 minute.
- The most accessible route has steps, manual gates and uneven surfaces.
- There are 8 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
- There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the rear of the property.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a key safe at a height of 157cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 121cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Kitchen (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located ahead, after entering the property.
- 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 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, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer and dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
Lounge (Living Room)
- The lounge is located next to the kitchen.
- 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: sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (King Size)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right hand side, off the kitchen.
- 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 79cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- 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 and a TV with subtitles.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- 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 and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
- The bath controls are lever mixer.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Seating Area (Communal Courtyard)
- 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 ramp or slope, 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.
Seating Area (Front Patio and Hot Tub)
- The seating area is located at the front of the property, near the entrance door.
- Some of the seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has steps.
- 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
