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Edgcumbe - National Trust

Penare, Gorran Haven, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6NY

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has steps, a manual door and a gate.
  • This entrance is at the rear of the property on the first floor.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is restricted headroom at this property.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: bed raisers and bath mats.
  • 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.
  • This is a sheltered car park with a compacted gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces, slopes/ramps and a road crossing.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 1 car.

Entrance (Gate)

  • The entrance surveyed is located to the right of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is unmarked, with no handrails.

Entrance (Main - First Floor)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the property on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • 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 towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 195cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • This entrance leads directly into the lounge.

Lounge (First Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, chairs without armrests, 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 63cm.
  • There is a dining table at a height of 71cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 70cm.
  • Flooring in the area is not 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 low.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Kitchen (First Floor)

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter.
  • 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 62cm.
  • 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.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, a microwave and a kettle.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The area has 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 90cm.
  • 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 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 twist/turn.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor)

  • 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 62cm.
  • 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 a twist lock.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm.
  • There is a push button 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 52cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist/turn.
  • 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 1, G.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going down.
  • The highest step is 19cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (Ground Floor - Twin)

  • This bedroom is located to the right from the bottom 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 low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 194cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • The bed type is twin.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 60cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 60cm.
  • The twin beds can be put together.
  • The beds do 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).
  • 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 (Ground Floor - Double)

  • This bedroom is located to the left from the bottom 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 low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 194cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • 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 60cm.
  • 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).
  • 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.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
  • The majority of pathway widths are under 120cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven natural surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: seats with armrests and a picnic table with fixed seating.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 71cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).