Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- West Acre is a seven-bed self-catering lodge in Yorkshire.
- There are 7 bedrooms in total.
- There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
- The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
- The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a bath.
- The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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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 ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats, raised toilet seats, a water bowl for assistance dogs and shower chairs.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: a chair with armrests.
- Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness Training.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- Ambulant toilet facilities are located just off the Main Living Area.
Parking
- The car park is located to the front, side and rear of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The surface of the car park consists of tarmac with clear step-free level access to the house.
- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
Entrance (Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located to the rear of the building.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a key safe at a height of 135cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 95cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Utility Room (Laundry Boot Room)
- The utility room is located to the right as you enter from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The utility room has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 104cm from the floor.
- The sink is 104cm from the floor.
- 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.
Standard Bathroom (with shower)
- The bathroom surveyed is located the right of the utility room.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, 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 coat hooks.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- A toilet seat raiser is available on request.
Lounge (Snug)
- The lounge is located to the right and straight on from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Standard Bedroom (King (x2) - Petra)
- The bedroom surveyed is located off the Snug.
- 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.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a desk and bedside plug sockets.
- The bedroom has two king size beds which can each be split into two singles.
Lounge (Main Living Area)
- The lounge is located in between the Snug and the Dining Room.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- The opening width from the Snug is 80cm and the door opens inwards.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located just off the Main Living Area.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are drop-down rails on both sides of the toilet.
Dining Room
- The dining room is located next to the stairs and platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into the dining room.
- There are double manual doors which open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
Kitchen (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located straight on from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has a lowered work surface, overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and an air fryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
Standard Bedroom (King - Route 66)
- The bedroom surveyed is located off the Dining Room by the bottom of the stairs.
- 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.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a desk and bedside plug sockets.
- The bedroom has a king bed which can be split into two singles.
Lift (Platform lift)
- The lift surveyed is located behind the staircase, to the left of the dining room.
- The journey time to this lift from the accessible entrance is approximately 1 minute.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
- The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door opening width is 76cm.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a seat.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left hand side of the dining room.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 14 steps between floors which are unmarked and have no handrails.
Bedroom with Adaptations (King - Hoi)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located straight on and to the left hand side from the top of the staircase.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 14cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles, a chair without armrests and a desk.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
- The bedroom has king bed.
Ensuite with Adaptations (King - Hoi)
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 80cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a wheel in shower and a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 52cm.
- The bath controls are lever.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- The shower has a fixed shower head, an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat and wall-mounted grab rails.
- The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a raised toilet seat available on request.
Standard Bedroom (King - Angkor)
- The bedroom surveyed is located straight on and to the right hand side from the top of the staircase.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The top of the mattress is 50cm 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: bedside plug sockets, a chair without armrests, a TV with subtitles and a desk.
- The bedroom has a king bed.
Standard Ensuite (King - Angkor)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, 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 coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom (King - Daintree)
- The bedroom surveyed is located straight on from the top of the staircase.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The top of the mattress is 64cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 12cm 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: bedside plug sockets, a chair without armrests, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
- The bedroom has king bed.
Standard Ensuite (King - Daintree)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom (King - Bora Bora)
- The bedroom surveyed is located straight on and left from the platform lift.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors, a platform lift and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 27cm 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 TV with subtitles, a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
- A chair with armrests is available on request.
The bedroom has a king bed.
Standard Ensuite (King - Bora Bora)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, 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 coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Super King - Alhambra)
- The bedroom surveyed is located straight on and to the right from the platform lift.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways, manual doors and a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The top of the mattress is 65cm 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: bedside plug sockets, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and a desk.
- The bedroom has a super king bed.
Standard Ensuite (Super King - Alhambra)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle and a bath.
- The bath controls are twist/turn.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Spa Facilities (Sauna)
- Facilities available include; a sauna.
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Sauna
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- The sauna surveyed is located in between the Alhambra bedroom and the outdoor seating with hot tub.
- The most accessible route to the sauna has a platform lift, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is stepped access into the sauna.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 58cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is no emergency alarm.
Utility Room (Kitchenette)
- The utility room is located beside the door to the outdoor seating and hot tub.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The utility room has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink has a twist/turn tap.
- Facilities within the room include a fridge.
Seating Area (Roof Terrace with Hot Tub)
- The seating area is located past the sauna and kitchenette and to the left.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a platform lift, a step, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to cinema room entrance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- There are 2 steps up to the hot tub.
Seating Area (Cinema Room)
- The seating area is located to the right of the roof terrace.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a platform lift, a ramp or slope, steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Standard Bathroom (Cinema Room)
- The bathroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter the cinema room.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has a platform lift, a ramp or slope, steps, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- A toilet seat raiser is available on request.
Seating Area (Patio and Play Area)
- The seating area is located outside the front entrance of the house.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: covered seating.
- 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, benches and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
