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The Yard - Grand Get Togethers

Westfield Farm, Sherburn, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8EW

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the side and rear of the accommodation.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • 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.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • Guests with access needs can park next to the entrance, if required.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side of the property.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is 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 slight 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 height of the step is 13cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Utility Room

  • The utility room is located just inside the main entrance.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble 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.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Games Room, SwimSpa room and external access (via portable ramp).
  • The following areas have stepped access: upstairs accommodation and into the SwimSpa.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • 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.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the left then straight ahead, after entering the accommodation.
  • 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 71cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas 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.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located between the lounge and kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is access to the garden from this room. The single, manual sliding door has an opening width of 240cm.
  • The portable ramp can be used to overcome the 20cm step.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left then straight ahead, after entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 90cm 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 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: high stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Cloakroom Toilet

  • The toilet is located between the kitchen and the games room.
  • The distance from the kitchen is 5m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Games Room

  • The room is located beyond the kitchen.
  • The distance from the kitchen is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope.
  • 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 steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is an external door that leads to the garden.
  • The single, manual door has an opening width of 82cm.
  • There is a 5cm step at the door threshold.

SwimSpa Room

  • The room is located beyond the games room.
  • The distance from the kitchen is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is access to the garden from this room.
  • The portable ramp can be used to overcome the 20cm step.
  • The single, manual door has an opening width of 85cm, and the bi-fold door can be opened wider if required.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Twin Double Beds)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, beyond the kitchen.
    • The distance from the kitchen is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access 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 80cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
    • There is 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, 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.
  • Ensuite 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 75cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 210cm (width) x 150cm (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 123cm (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 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can 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.
    • 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 pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
    • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the shower cubicle door is 55cm and there is a lip at the door threshold.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the corridor between the kitchen and the accessible bedroom.
  • The ground and first floor 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 does not cover 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Patio and Garden

  • The following is available in this area: gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.