Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The venue is one of three self-catering cottages available.
- There are 3 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: a laundry room.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Selby.
- 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 step-free access via a portable ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
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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: portable hoists, raised toilet seats and shower chairs.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: ramps and profiling beds.
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- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
- 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 outside the entrace to the cottage.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- 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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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the side by the parking space.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- with no handrails.
- There are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 5cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- The slope is on the parking area just before the entrance door.
The entrance door leads directly into the kitchen.
Kitchen (With Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located immediately ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
- 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 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a kettle, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is a free-standing electric hob available for the lowered work surface.
Lounge
- The lounge is located to the left as you exit the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas, riser recliner chairs and stools.
- 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.
Bedroom with Adaptations (Bedroom One - Twin - Single and Profiling Bed)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you exit the kitchen.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a height adjustable bed and bedside plug sockets.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located opposite the kitchen exit.
- The distance from the entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- 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 81cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 246cm (width) x 263cm (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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 88cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has a waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The bathroom has a wheel in shower and a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 60cm.
- The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
- 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 shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Two - Double)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the right, at the end of the corridor as you exit the kitchen.
- The distance from the entrance is 11m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 79cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 19cm 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: a chair with armrests and bedside plug sockets.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Ensuite with Adaptations (Bedroom Two)
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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 80cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 214cm (width) x 147cm (depth) and 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.
- The lateral transfer space is 154cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 43cm 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 68cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 126cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- 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 56cm from the floor.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The shower grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Three - Twin)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the left, at the far end of the corridor as you exit the kitchen.
- The distance from the entrance is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 79cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 19cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Patio)
- The seating area is located outside, at the front of the cottage.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a steep ramp or slope, step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.