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Kedleston Park House - National Trust

Kedleston Road, Quarndon, Derby, DE22 5JL

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
  • This entrance is located 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.
  • 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 gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 3 cars.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, 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 87cm.
  • The entrance 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.

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 77cm.
  • 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, armchairs, 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 lowest table is 52cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 55cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
  • 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 medium.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet

  • Access into the toilet is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, 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.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

Laundry Room

  • Access into the laundry room is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • 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 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.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the room.
  • The following are available with controls at a recommended height for a seated user (between 75cm - 120cm): washing machines and dryers.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to wait within the laundry room.
  • All flooring is smooth and even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.

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 79cm.
  • 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.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of 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.
  • Flooring is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the property.
  • 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 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 does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 197cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 64cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge, a freezer, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, 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 high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 92cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall and to the sink.
  • 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 cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • There are high stools available in the kitchen.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.

Utility Room

  • This room is located at the rear of the property.
  • 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 76cm.
  • 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.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 101cm.
  • All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 16cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (Double - Front)

  • This bedroom is located on the first floor, at the front of the property.
  • 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 76cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 195cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • 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 69cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the ensuite door opening is 74cm.
    • The door into the ensuite does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
    • The door height is 185cm.
    • There is a slight ramp into the en suite.
    • All flooring in the ensuite 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.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels are low.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
    • The ensuite has: a shower with stepped access.
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever.

Standard Bedroom (Double - Side)

  • This bedroom is located on the first floor, to the left from the top 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 78cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 65cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a chair without armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 42cm.
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.

Standard Bathroom

  • 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 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt 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 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 low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • The bathroom has: a bath, a shower with stepped access and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 56cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head and a handheld shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • 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 (Twin)

  • This bedroom is located on the first floor, at the rear of the property.
  • 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 75cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 56cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 56cm.
  • The twin beds cannot be put together.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • There is a chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 41cm.
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.

Exit

  • The exit is located at the rear of the property, to the left of the kitchen entrance.
  • There is not step-free access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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.
  • There is 1 step beyond the exit, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • This exit leads into the yard area, but does not give access to the garden or seating area.

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 and loose chippings.
  • Facilities in this area include: seats without armrests and a table.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 68cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 66cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).