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Chert - National Trust

44 Castle Court, St Lawrence, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1UE

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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

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).