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Summary

The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
This entrance is 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 is restricted headroom at this property.
There is a separate exit.
The exit has steps and a manual door.
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.
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There are no photographs for this guide because the property was undergoing renovation at the time of survey.

Public Transport

The nearest train station is Pwllheli.
Pwllheli Railway station is 10 miles away.
Bus service 8B provides a direct service from the railway station to the property.
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Parking

This site has a shared 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 compacted gravel surface.
Parking is free for all users.
There are no Blue Badge parking bays available.
There is one space available in the car park for guests staying at Bwthyn yr Ardd.

Entrance

The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the cottage.
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 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 79cm.
The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
The entrance opening height is 173cm.
There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).

Lounge

Access into the room is via a step.
There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the opening is 68cm.
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 188cm.
Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs without armrests, a table and a television.
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 50cm.
The surface height of the highest table is 74cm.
There is a dining table at a height of 73cm.
The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 70cm.
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.

Kitchen

The kitchen is located on the left after entering the lounge.
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 78cm.
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 183cm.
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, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
The area does not have a non-slip floor.
The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is low.
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 and to the wall.
The fridge/freezer door 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.

Standard Bedroom (Ground Floor - Twin)

This bedroom is located to the left as you enter the property.
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 high 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 178cm.
Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
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 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 not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
The height of the seat is 43cm.
The room has: a gap under the bed at a suitable height for a mobile hoist 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.

Stairs

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
There are 10 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.

Entrance (to Landing)

The entrance surveyed is located to the first floor landing from the stairs.
There is step-free level access at the entrance.
There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 65cm.
The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
The entrance opening height is 175cm.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double)

This bedroom is located ahead after entering the first floor landing.
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 high 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 185cm.
Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
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 63cm.
The bed has 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).
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.

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 63cm.
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 189cm.
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 varied.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm.
There is a lever flush.
The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
The bathroom has: a bath.
The bath is at a height of 51cm.
The bath tap type is twist/turn.
There is a handheld shower head.
The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.