Access Guide
Summary
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access, a manual door and a narrow entrance opening.
- This entrance is located on the right-hand side when facing the property.
- There are 2 floors once inside.
- Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
- There is step-free access to the ground floor only 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 Lake.
- The station is approximately 7 miles away.
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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 concrete and cobbled surface.
- Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces.
- 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 property.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- This entrance has 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 towards you.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The entrance opening height is 197cm.
Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor - Bath)
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The bathroom door is manual, opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 57cm.
- 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 195cm.
- The door has no 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 184cm x 160cm.
- 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.
- 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.
- There is no lateral transfer space next to the seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm.
- There is a lever flush.
- The bathroom has: a lowered bath.
- The bath is at a height of 40cm.
- The bath tap type is twist/turn.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.
Utility Room
- 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 70cm.
- 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.
- 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 room.
- Facilities/features in the room include: 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 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 room is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 130cm.
- 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 196cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, chairs with armrests, 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 table is 46cm.
- 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.
- 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 low.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
- There is an additional door into this room with a door opening width of 118cm.
- The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 196cm.
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 steps are deep (18cm+).
- The highest step is 20cm high.
- The stairs are open.
- This is a spiral staircase and will be narrower in some areas.
- 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 low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- 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 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 76cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 62cm.
- 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 majority 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 walls and floor is low.
- There is an additional door into the dining room with a clear width of 116cm.
- The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 196cm.
Kitchen (Right-hand Side)
- The kitchen is located on the first floor, to the right of the central staircase.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
- 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 196cm.
- There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
- The minimum width in the kitchen is 86cm.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, 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 low.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The worktops/counters are at a height of 80cm.
- There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the floor, to the wall and to the oven.
- 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.
- The door to the standard toilet has an opening width of 56cm.
- The additional door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- The kitchen is split into 2 sections, with a lobby area leading to an outside space in the centre.
There is a door into the kitchen from the lounge, dining room, twin bedroom and central stairway lobby.
There is a bathroom at the end of each half of the kitchen.
Kitchen (Left-hand Side)
- The kitchen is located on the first floor, to the left of the central staircase.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
- 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 not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
- The minimum width in the kitchen is 100cm.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a hob and a microwave.
- 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 low.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The worktops/counters are at a height of 80cm.
- The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the hob.
- 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 cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
- The cupboard/unit door handles have a low colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are twist turn mixer.
- The door to the twin bedroom has an opening width of 56cm.
- The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 195cm.
Standard Bedroom (Twin)
- This bedroom is located on the first floor, to the left of the central staircase.
- 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 outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 195cm.
- 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 50cm.
- The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 50cm.
- The twin beds can be put together.
- The beds do not have a footboard.
- There is a stool 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.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Bedroom (Double)
- This bedroom is located on the first floor, to the right of the central staircase.
- 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 outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 195cm.
- 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 60cm.
- The bed does not have a footboard.
- There is a stool 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.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Bathroom (First Floor - Shower)
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The bathroom door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 56cm.
- 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 no lock.
- 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 43cm.
- There is a push button flush.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- The bathroom has: a shower with stepped access.
- There is an adjustable, detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
Standard Bathroom (First Floor - Bath)
- 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 49cm.
- 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 no lock.
- 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 44cm.
- 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 52cm.
- The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
Exit (Garage)
- The exit is located in the utility room.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- This exit has a key hole and a key safe.
- Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user are: the key hole and the key safe.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The exit opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of less than 1.5cm.
Outdoor Seating Areas
- The following outdoor areas are available: balcony.
- Access to the outdoor seating area is via a step.
- There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- The door is manual, opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm.
- The door has a minimum height of 200cm.
- The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface.
- Facilities in this area include: a patio table 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 40cm.
- The surface height of the table is 42cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 39cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).