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Accommodation Overview

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.