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Carnweather - National Trust

Doyden House, Doyden, Port Quin, Nr Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3SU

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step, a slight ramp/slope and a narrow entrance opening.
  • This entrance is at the front of the Doyden House.
  • There is step-free access to the majority of the venue once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom and 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

  • This property has a shared car park.
  • The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: potholes.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface.

Entrance (The Laundry Room)

  • The entrance surveyed is located just off the car parking area, next to the Conor property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • This entrance has a key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Utility Room (The Laundry Room)

  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 122cm.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • Some flooring in the utility room 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.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 95cm.
  • There are overhead cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the wall.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.

Entrance (Doyden House)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The slight ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, 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 74cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 196cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is unmarked, with no handrails.

Entrance (Carnweather Apartment)

  • The entrance surveyed is located on the ground floor, first door on the right after you enter Doyden House.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • 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 78cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.

Lounge

  • 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 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs without armrests, a coffee table, a table and a television.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 52cm.
  • There is a dining table at a height of 72cm.
  • 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.
  • Flooring in the area is not 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.
  • 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 also a window bench seat.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left after you enter 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 73cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, an induction hob, a dishwasher, 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 wall, to the sink and to the hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • There are bench seats and chairs without armrests available in the kitchen.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • Some of the seating is permanently fixed.
  • The height of the tables range between 76cm and 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 71cm.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located to the right after you enter the property.
  • 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 78cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 77cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a turning space (150cm x 150cm) next to the bed.
  • There is a padded chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The room has: 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 (Twin)

  • This bedroom is located to the left after you enter the property.
  • 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 has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • 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 67cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 67cm.
  • The twin beds can 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: 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 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 69cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 150cm x 152cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 60cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet

  • Access into the toilet 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 68cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the door is 186cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden and terrace.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a step and a steep ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The majority of pathway widths are over 180cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven natural surface and loose chippings.
  • Facilities in this area include: a table, bench seating 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 39cm.
  • The surface height of the table is 65cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 61cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • The garden is shared with other guests in the Doyden House apartments.