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Castell Farmhouse - National Trust

Garn Gelli, Dinas, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, SA65 9SR

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a manual door.
  • This entrance is the left entrance at the front of the building.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: bath mats.
  • 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.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 4 cars.

Entrance (Main - Right)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property to the right-hand side.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is 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 74cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 196cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • There is a manual gate to overcome to access this entrance, with an opening width of 99cm.
    The key safe for the property is located at the left entrance.

Entrance (Left)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property to the left-hand side.
  • The slight slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • This entrance has a key hole and a key safe.
  • Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: 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 a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • There is a coat hook at the entrance which is 167cm from the floor.
  • There is a manual gate to overcome to access this entrance, with an opening width of 79cm.

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 71cm.
  • 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 195cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, a coffee table, 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 44cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 36cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
  • 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 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 low.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Dining Room

  • Access into the room is via slight ramps/slopes.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the 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 193cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • There are armchairs and chairs without armrests available.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The dining table is at a height of 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 66cm.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
  • Some flooring is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • The majority 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 walls and floor is high.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the dining room.
  • Access into the kitchen is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, 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 75cm.
  • 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 193cm.
  • 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, an induction hob, a dishwasher, 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 high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a dual height worktop/counter at 92cm and 95cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall and to the hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • There are high stools and chairs with armrests available in the kitchen.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.

Utility Room

  • This room is located left off the kitchen, or via the lobby from the left entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • 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 193cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a washing machine and a microwave.
  • Some flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 92cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
  • The sink tap types are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor - Shower)

  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • 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 196cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • The bathroom has: a shower with stepped access.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head and a fixed overhead shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The highest step is 22cm high.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • This bedroom is located immediately right as you exit the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is not 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 low 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 196cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is low.
  • The bed type is twin.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 66cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 66cm.
  • The twin beds cannot be put together.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • Some flooring in the room is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (King)

  • This bedroom is located immediately left as you exit the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is not 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 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 194cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is low.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 65cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is an armchair available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 38cm.
  • Some flooring in the room is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Steps (First Floor)

  • There is 1 step.
  • The step is not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • There is a single unmarked step with no handrails at a height of 12cm at the rear of the first floor.
    The rooms accessed via this step are the shared first floor bathroom and the rear double bedroom.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor)

  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • 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 195cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • 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 a handheld shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located at the end of the landing, ahead as you exit the stairs.
  • 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 196cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is low.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 72cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • 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 44cm.
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The majority of pathway widths are under 120cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface and a 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).
  • There is a manual gate at the step with an opening width of 103cm to overcome to access the outdoor seating area.