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Bwthyn Mai - National Trust

Craflwyn Hall, Beddgelert , Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4NG

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
  • This entrance is located at the front of the property.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There are 4 steps between the front and rear of the 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

  • This property does not have a car park.
  • Maps and information boards are not available.
  • Nearby parking includes: a public car park.
  • There is a designated drop-off point with a dropped kerb which does not have tactile paving.

Entrance (Rear)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear right of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 5 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • Steps are split with a resting area.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • 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 74cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 196cm.

Entrance (Front)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key hole.
  • Features not positioned 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 78cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 182cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is unmarked, with no handrails.

Lounge (/ Diner)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs without armrests, a table, a television and a radio.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
  • There is a dining table at a height of 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 73cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of 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 includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 69cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 196cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located off the lounge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, 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 varied.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 94cm.
  • 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.

Stairs (To Rear Entrance and Bathroom)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, UG.
  • There are 4 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 19cm high.
  • 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 low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 195cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The bathroom has: a bath and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 55cm.
  • The bath tap type is lever.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable 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 (To First Floor)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are UG, 1.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 21cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (Single)

  • This bedroom is located to the right as you reach the top of the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • 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 68cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 189cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is single.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 63cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • 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 Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located straight ahead as you reach the top of the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • 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 71cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 188cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 66cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • There is a chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • Some flooring in the room 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven natural surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: a picnic table with fixed seating and 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 65cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).