Access Guide
Summary
- The most accessible entrance has a step and a manual door.
- This entrance is located at the front of the property.
- There are 3 floors once inside.
- Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
- There is stepped access once inside.
- 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
- The nearest train station is Nailsea and Backwell.
- The station is approximately 4 miles away.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Parking
- The property has a car park.
- This is an open air car park with a concrete and gravel surface.
- There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step, which are 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 away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
Standard Bedroom (Ground Floor - Double)
- This bedroom is located left from the entrance and then ahead.
- 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 80cm.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- 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 does not have a footboard.
- Furniture cannot be moved to enable a turning space (150cm x 150cm) next to the bed.
- 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 42cm.
- The room has: a gap under the bed at a suitable height for a mobile hoist and plug sockets next to the bed.
- Some flooring in the room 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.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Dining Room
- 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 80cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
- There are 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 72cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 56cm.
- 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.
- 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 walls and floor is high.
Lounge
- Access into the room is via steps.
- There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 more than 1.5cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a coffee 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 49cm.
- The surface height of the highest 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 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.
Standard Toilet
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The door has a minimum height of 200cm.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
Stairs
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Basement, G, 1.
- There are more than 20 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
- The highest step is 19cm high.
- This is a spiral staircase and will be narrower in some areas.
- 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 72cm.
- 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 197cm.
- The door has a lever twist 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.
- 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.
- 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 and a shower with stepped access.
- The bath is at a height of 54cm.
- The bath tap type is twist/turn.
- 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 and the toilet seat.
Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin)
- This bedroom is located right and straight ahead from 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 high 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 195cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 70cm.
- The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 70cm.
- The twin beds can be put together.
- The beds have a footboard.
- There is a padded 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 includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double)
- This bedroom is located right from the stairs, along the corridor and on the right.
- Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
- Access into the room is via steps.
- There are 3 steps, which are 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 70cm.
- The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 197cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 60cm.
- The bed has a footboard.
- There is a chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
- There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
- 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.
Utility Room (Basement)
- This room is located in the basement, straight ahead and through the second door on the right.
- 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 84cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
- The minimum width in the room is 84cm.
- Facilities/features in the room include: low level worktops/counters.
- All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
- The majority 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.
- There is a dual height worktop/counter at 60cm and 185cm.
Kitchen (Basement)
- The kitchen is located straight ahead once in the basement.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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, a hob, a washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- The majority 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 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 under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
- The cupboard/unit, oven and fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are twist turn mixer.
- There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available in the kitchen.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The height of the tables range between 73cm and 73cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 61cm.
- The door to the kitchen from the garden has an opening width of 83cm.
- The additional door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
Room(s) (Children's Room)
- The room surveyed was Children's Room and is located through the first door on the left once in the bedroom.
- There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
- There is no signage for the room.
- The corridor width outside the room is over 180cm.
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Getting Into The Room
View
- 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 77cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
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Inside The Room
View
- Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level (between 75cm - 120cm) at 135cm.
- This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There are no tables which are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The room has: chairs without armrests, armchairs and coffee tables.
- The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the tables.
- There is step-free level access around 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 walls and floor is high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Outdoor Seating Areas
- The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
- Access to the outdoor seating area is via steps and slight ramps/slopes.
- The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The door has a minimum height of 200cm.
- The garden is accessed via the kitchen.
- The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface and a natural surface.
- Facilities in this area include: a picnic table with fixed 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).