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Dalehead Bunkhouse - National Trust

Dalehead, Nr Barber Booth, Edale, Hope Valley, S33 7ZJ

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the front of the property.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom at this property.
  • 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 compacted earth surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: grass.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 8 cars.

Entrance (Front)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door is activated by a push pad which is not at a suitable height for seated users (between 75cm - 100cm).
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Lounge

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a coffee table and a table.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 44cm.
  • 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 uneven paving/tiles.
  • 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.
  • There is an additional door into this room with a door opening width of 74cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 158cm.

Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor)

  • 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 82cm.
  • 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 dimensions of the bathroom are 210cm x 360cm.
  • The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • 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.
  • There is no lateral transfer space next to the seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right of the accessible entrance.
  • 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 68cm.
  • 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.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • 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.
  • There is a dual height worktop/counter at 81cm and 91cm.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The oven door and fridge/freezer door 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 the back garden has an opening width of 78cm.
  • The additional door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.

Dining Room

  • Access into the room is via steps and a step.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the room.
  • There are sofas 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 63cm.
  • All flooring is smooth and even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an additional door into the dining room with a clear width of 76cm.
  • The additional door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.

Stairs (Right Side Stairs)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The highest step is 19cm high.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Utility Room

  • This room is located on the left hand side of the ground floor.
  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, 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 70cm.
  • 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 190cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 83cm.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a washing machine.
  • All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
  • The area has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is medium.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 84cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall.

Stairs (Left Side Doors)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground and first.
  • There are 9 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 23cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom (Second Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Internally the door has a low 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.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has 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 push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (Right Hand Side Room)

  • This bedroom is located on the right hand side of the second floor.
  • 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 79cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 54cm.
  • One of the beds has a footboard.
  • There is a visual fire alarm system.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (Middle Room)

  • This bedroom is located in the middle of the second floor.
  • 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 64cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 180cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door has a hook lock.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is bunk bed.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 51cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 135cm.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • There is a visual fire alarm system.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (Left Hand Side Room)

  • This bedroom is located on the left side of the first floor.
  • 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 low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is bunk bed.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 54cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 134cm.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • There is a visual fire alarm system.
  • 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.
  • There are two wooden beams which cut across the room from the ceiling, 138cm high.

Outdoor Spaces (Back Garden)

  • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The access points to the area are located to the right from the rear door.
  • This is an open gap at the surveyed access point.
  • The width of the gap is 156cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland and gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: block paving and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are not available in all of the outdoor space.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There are less than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas.
  • There are steps to the left of the garden.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.