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Deben View - National Trust

Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the car park side of the building.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom and restricted room to manoeuvre 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

  • This property has a shared car park.
  • The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: uneven surfaces and potholes.
  • This is an open air car park with a gravel surface.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 1 car.
  • The distance from the car park to the front of the property is approximately 20 metres. Access is via a wooden gate that opens towards you to a width of 87cm wide and then a open entrance 90cm wide.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven natural surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: a picnic table with fixed seating.

Entrance (to Communal Hallway)

  • The entrance surveyed is located on the car park side of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 10+ steps, which are clearly marked, with a handrail on the right going up.
  • Steps are split with a resting area.
  • The handrail does not cover all steps.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key hole and 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 away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.

Entrance (Deben Apartment)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear right of the communal hallway.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • This entrance has a key hole.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a second manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • There are 2 steps beyond the entrance, which are unmarked, with no handrails.

Steps (Split Level Hallway)

  • There are 2 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Lounge (/ Dining Room)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, chairs without armrests, 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 58cm.
  • There is a dining table at a height of 73cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 70cm.
  • 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 low.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are varied.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located ahead after you enter the apartment.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 fridge, a freezer, an oven, a hob, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is medium.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 90cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall, to the sink and 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.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The oven and fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever 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 distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 72cm.

Standard Bathroom

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door has no 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.
  • 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 and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 64cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is a handheld shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located to the left as you enter the apartment.
  • 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 medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 medium.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 66cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • There is a chair without armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • All flooring in the room is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (King)

  • This bedroom is located ahead as you enter the apartment.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • 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 more 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 65cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • There is an armchair 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Exit (King Size Bedroom to Veranda)

  • The exit is located in the king size bedroom.
  • There is not step-free access at the exit.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 53cm.

Outdoor Seating Areas (Veranda)

  • The following outdoor areas are available: balcony.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: seats with armrests, bench seating and a patio table.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 70cm.