Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The accommodation is a Yorkshire stone cottage, located at the end of a small terrace.
- There are 3 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
- Assistance dogs can stay in the cottage by prior arrangement.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Thirsk.
- 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.
- The following areas have stepped access: the three bedrooms and first floor standard bathroom.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and bath mats.
- The venue can provide large print documents.
- Large print documents can be emailed by prior arrangement.
Access To
- The on-street parking is located 50 yards from the front gate.
- The journey time from the on-street parking is approximately 1 minute.
- The most accessible route has a ramp or slope.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- The step as you enter measures 15cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Dining Room
- The dining room is located to the left of the stairs as you enter of the cottage.
- There is step-free level access into the dining room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the dining room.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- 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 90cm from the floor.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 86cm from the floor.
- The sink has a twist/turn tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
Utility Room
- The utility room is located to the left as you enter the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Facilities within the room include a fridge freezer, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The toilet is located in between the utility room and kitchen.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
Lounge
- The lounge is located to the right as you enter the cottage.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Room (Conservatory)
- The room is located through the back doors in the lounge.
- The most accessible route to the room has a step, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is stepped access into the room.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
- There are double manual doors which open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 147cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the cottage.
- 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 right going up.
Standard Bedroom (Double)
- The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the stairs to the left.
- 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 74cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a chair without armrests and a desk.
Standard Bedroom (Twin)
- The bedroom surveyed is located at the top of the stairs to the right.
- 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 74cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Standard Bedroom (Single)
- The bedroom surveyed is located at the second door on the left.
- 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 74cm.
- The bedroom has a single bed.
- The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Standard Bathroom (First Floor)
- The bathroom surveyed is located at the second door on the right.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 66cm.
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
- The bath controls are lever.
- The shower has a detachable shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
Seating Area (Patio and Garden)
- The seating area is located through the conservatory doors.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: there is one step leading up to the raised garden area.
- There is some 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 benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
