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Attingham West Lodge - National Trust

Attingham Park, Attingham West, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TP

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the rear of the property.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is step-free access to the ground floor only once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom at this property.
  • If you have any allergies please contact holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk for advice.
  • National Trust Holidays offer vibrating fire alarm pillows for people with hearing loss.
  • National Trust Holidays work with an organisation that can offer the hire of equipment to support any accessibility needs.
  • If you would like more information on these services, please contact guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk.
  • This property has movement activated outdoor lighting.
  • For actual bed sizes please visit the National Trust website.

Public Transport

Parking

  • The property has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 1 car.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: patio.
  • There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
  • The majority of pathway widths are over 180cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: a patio table and seats with armrests.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The height of the seat is 42cm.
  • The surface height of the table is 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 72cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).

Entrance (Front)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property facing the access road to Attingham Park.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • The slight ramp is under 75cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key hole.
  • Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.

Entrance (Rear)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the property, opposite the rear garden.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • This entrance has a key hole and a key safe.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole and the key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 195cm.
  • There is a second manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The second opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The second opening height is 192cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.

Lounge

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 66cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 178cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, a table, a television and a radio.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The height of the seat is 43cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
  • There is an additional door into this room with a door opening width of 79cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 180cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the property.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 192cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 108cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 90cm.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the floor.
  • The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • The door to the lounge has an opening width of 66cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 178cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.

Dining Room

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 196cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
  • There are chairs without armrests available.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The dining table is at a height of 71cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 67cm.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
  • All flooring is smooth and even.
  • The majority of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an additional door into the dining room with a clear width of 79cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 180cm.

Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 193cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 190cm x 211cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is no lateral transfer space next to the seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • The bathroom has: a bath and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 65cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a fixed overhead shower head and a handheld shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 11 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 22cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double)

  • This bedroom is located on the first floor, ahead from the top of the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 178cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 65cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a chair without armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Single)

  • This bedroom is located on the first floor, to the right from the top of the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 180cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • The bed type is single.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 68cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a chair without armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.