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Butter Hill Barn - National Trust

Countisbury Hill, Countisbury, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6NE

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step, a slight ramp/slope and a manual door.
  • This entrance is the main entrance located at the front right of the property.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is restricted room to manoeuvre 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.
  • The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: uneven surfaces.
  • This is an open air car park with a grass and gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: cobbles, uneven surfaces and grass.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front right of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • 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 safe.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 174cm.

Lounge

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas and armchairs.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • All flooring in the area 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 floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located ahead as you enter and through the lounge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • All flooring in the area 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 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 91cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast 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 fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The sink tap types are twist turn mixer.
  • There are armchairs available in the kitchen.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.

Dining Room

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The dining table is at a height of 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 70cm.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (Bunks)

  • This bedroom is located to the left side of the property.
  • There is step-free level access into this bedroom.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 178cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is bunk bed.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 48cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 150cm.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The room has: light switches at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, plug sockets at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and plug sockets next to the bed.
  • All flooring in the room 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • 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 178cm.
  • The door has no lock.
  • 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 a non-slip floor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 100cm.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • The bathroom has: a shower with stepped access.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are push button.
  • 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.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
  • The majority of pathway widths are under 120cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven natural surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: a picnic table with fixed seating.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 66cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).