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Bird How - National Trust

Holmbrook , Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TH

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a steep ramp/slope.
  • This entrance is the main entrance at the rear of the property.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • 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.
  • The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: uneven surfaces and potholes.
  • This is an open air car park with a gravel and compacted gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: cobbles, uneven surfaces, grass and slopes/ramps.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 1 car.

Route to (the House from the Car Park)

  • There is a cattle gate to open to access the Bird How property from the car park.
    The route to the house consists of a grassed area and cobbled stepping stone pathways.
    The route is very slippery when wet.
  • The route to the area includes up to 3 steps without a handrail.
  • Path surfaces along the route are muddy, grass and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

Entrance (Main)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • The steep slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • All of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key hole and a key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 177cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 180cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 100cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The area has 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.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the floor and to the hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the wall.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.

Lounge

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs without armrests and a table.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 72cm.
  • There is a dining table at a height of 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 68cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • This bedroom is located off the living room.
  • There is step-free level access into this bedroom.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • 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 door has a latch lock.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • The bed type is twin.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 60cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 65cm.
  • The twin beds cannot be put together.
  • The beds do not have a footboard.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a turning space (150cm x 150cm) next to the bed.
  • The room has: light switches at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and plug sockets next to the bed.
  • 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 (Bunks)

  • This bedroom is located off the living room.
  • There is step-free level access into this bedroom.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • 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 door has a latch lock.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • The bed type is bunk bed.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 60cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 150cm.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a turning space (150cm x 150cm) next to the bed.
  • There is a chair without armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The room has: light switches at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and plug sockets at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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.

Entrance (Shippon)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 170cm.

Utility Room (Shippon)

  • This room is located ahead as you enter the shippon.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a fridge, a freezer, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • Flooring in the utility room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is low.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles have a less clear colour contrast.

Standard Toilet (Elsan)

  • Access into the toilet is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the door is 170cm.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 86cm.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven natural surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: a picnic table with separate bench seating.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 70cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).