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Chaplain's Lodge - National Trust

Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1NX

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a manual door.
  • This entrance is located on the right-hand side of the building.
  • 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

Parking

  • The property has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac and gravel surface.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located on the right-hand side of the building.
  • 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 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 86cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 193cm.

Kitchen (/ Dining Room)

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the property.
  • Access into the kitchen 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 opening is 86cm.
  • 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 177cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 77cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge, a freezer, an oven, a hob, 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 92cm.
  • 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 twist turn mixer.
  • There are chairs 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 76cm and 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 60cm.

Lounge

  • 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 83cm.
  • 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 177cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, 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 55cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 65cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (Ground Floor - Single)

  • This bedroom is located off the kitchen.
  • 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 79cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 185cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door has a key lock.
  • 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 66cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a turning space (150cm x 150cm) next to the bed.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom

  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • 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 184cm.
  • 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.
  • There is no lateral transfer space next to the seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm.
  • 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 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

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 20cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin)

  • This bedroom is located left 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 81cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 186cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • The bed type is single.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 52cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 52cm.
  • The twin beds can be put together.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • There is a chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 42cm.
  • 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 (First Floor - Double)

  • This bedroom is located to the right 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 83cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 184cm.
  • 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 63cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Stairs (Basement)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Basement, G.
  • There are 11 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going down.
  • The highest step is 20cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Utility Room

  • This room is located in the basement.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards 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 180cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • Flooring in the utility room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • 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 91cm.
  • The sink tap types are twist/turn.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden and patio.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, 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 85cm.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 190cm.
  • The door is located in the basement.
  • Seating is available on the patio.
  • Facilities in this area include: an adapted picnic table.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 70cm.
  • 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).