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South Newlands Farm - Crown Cottage

South Newlands Farm, Selby Road, Riccall, York, YO19 6FQ

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located outside the entrance door.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right of the parking space.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • 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 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • The entrance leads directly into the kitchen.

Kitchen (With Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located directly ahead as you enter the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 78cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a kettle, a toaster, a fridge freezer and a dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not 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 right as you exit the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • 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.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right as you exit the kitchen.
    • 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 80cm.
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 253cm (width) x 255cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (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 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 42cm 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 55cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a pedal 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 57cm.
    • The bath controls are lever.
    • 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 twist/turn.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom One - Single with Profiling Bed)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the left of the corridor after the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • 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 70cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 19cm from the floor.
  • There is 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: a chair without armrests, a height adjustable bed and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Bedroom One - Twin - Single and Profiling Bed)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the left of the corridor after the kitchen.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • 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 79cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has twin beds.
    • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 19cm from the floor.
    • There is 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: a chair without armrests, 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.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Two - Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the left at the end of the corridor after the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • 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 two single beds which can be pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 19cm 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 chair without armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Bedroom Two)

  • Access View
    • 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 78cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 220cm (width) x 134cm (depth) and there is not 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 147cm (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 is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm 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.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium 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 twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.

Standard Bedroom (Bedroom Three - Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right at the end of the corridor after the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • 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 single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 68cm 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 without armrests, bedside plug sockets and an additional single bed.
  • 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 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.
  • The manual exit doors to the patio area are 140cm wide.
    There is a single 4cm step as you exit the cottage through these doors.