Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- A large converted barn set in 3.5 acres of pristine Yorkshire countryside. This expansive property offers the ultimate luxury getaway for large groups seeking privacy, comfort and endless entertainment.
- There are 10 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
- There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
- The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access 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: kitchen into the bar area and living accommodation.
- The following areas have stepped access: main entrance, upstairs accommodation and the Station Suite.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, bath steps, bath mats, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: a profiling bed on the ground floor and a portable hoist.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located inside the courtyard.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an app.
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located within the courtyard.
Entrance
- This entrance is located within the courtyard.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 350cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- This are 3 sets of sliding doors leading from the courtyard. The doors range from 250cm to 450cm wide when fully opened.
- The main entrance near the side parking area is stepped.
- There is step-free, alternative access from the courtyard to the accessible bedroom that bypasses the SwimSpa doors.
- There is stepped access into the courtyard from some of the bedrooms.
Pergola
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Location and Access
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- This seating area is located off the main kitchen, and provides the most accessible access into the accommodation.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This area has 3 sets of sliding doors leading from/to the courtyard. The sliding doors range from 250cm to 450cm wide, when fully opened.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: from the kitchen into the bar area and living accommodation.
- There are 2 slight slopes in the corridor leading to the accessible bedroom.
- The following areas have stepped access: main entrance, upstairs accommodation and the Station Suite.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located in the main part of the accommodation, accessed via the Pergola.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is available.
- The lowered work surface is 76cm from the floor.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, 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: sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There are manual, double doors leading to the exterior Hot Tub area.
- One door is locked.
- The single door opens away and has an opening width of 93cm.
Bar Area with Pool Table
- The room is located between the kitchen and dining area.
- The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free access via a portable ramp into the room.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the step.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The step is clearly marked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 19cm.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 220cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: high tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The height of the bar in this room is 104cm.
Dining Area
- The dining room is located between the lounge and bar area.
- There is step-free level access into the dining room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Lounge
- The lounge is located off the dining area.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (SwimSpa - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located next to the SwimSpa.
- The distance from the SwimSpa is 1m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a hand towel for drying hands.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 178cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
SwimSpa Room
- The room is located between the Pergola and utility room.
- The distance from Pergola is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: the SwimSpa.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Guests get into the water by dropping directly in from the side of the SwimSpa.
- There is step-free level access to the rear garden from this room.
- The single, sliding door has an opening width of 131cm.
Utility Room
- The utility room is located next to the SwimSpa room.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a washer dryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Double with Single Profiling Bed)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor.
- The distance from the most accessible entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a single bed and a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 15cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk and an additional double bed.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
- There is a single profiling bed in this room. The bed height is adjustable.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 274cm (width) x 174cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 210cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hooks are 192cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The shower grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- A height-adjustable shower chair is available for this bathroom.
Stairs
- The upstairs accommodation can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 12 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is also an external staircase leading to one of the upper floor bedrooms.
Central Courtyard
- The following is available in this area: gardens.
- Outdoor areas consist of loose chippings and paving slabs.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
- This area offers step-free access to the main house and some of the bedrooms.
- There are several stepped, access points into some of the rooms and the lounge area.
Hot Tub, Patio and Garden
- The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment and gardens.
- Additional facilities in this area include: a hot tub.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass and paving slabs.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the hot tub.
- There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
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Playground
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- The following play experiences are available: swinging and sliding.
Dutch Barn
- This area is located to the rear of the accommodation.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
