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Little Chert - National Trust

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

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
  • This entrance is located on the right-hand side of the property.
  • There is step-free 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

  • This property does not have a car park.
  • Nearby parking includes: standard on-street parking.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located on the right-hand side of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a bell, a key hole and a key safe.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the bell, the key hole and the key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There are 3 steps leading down from the external pavement to the pathway to the entrance door.
    The steps are 10cm deep with a going of 31cm.

Lounge

  • 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 82cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, chairs without armrests, a coffee table, a television and a radio.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 43cm.
  • 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 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 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 62cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 188cm.

Dining Room

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • 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 74cm.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
  • All flooring 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 colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right of the dining room area.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 188cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 90cm.
  • 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, 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 medium.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 91cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall.
  • There are under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are twist/turn.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located to the left of the lounge area.
  • There is step-free level access into this bedroom.
  • 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 57cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a turning space (150cm x 150cm) next to the bed.
  • The room has: a gap under the bed at a suitable height for a mobile hoist, light switches at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and plug sockets at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom

  • 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 66cm.
  • 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.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 378cm x 153cm.
  • 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 43cm.
  • 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 52cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.

Exit

  • The exit is located to the left of the bedroom area.
  • There is not step-free access at the exit.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 60cm.
  • The exit opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • 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: a table and seats with armrests.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 61cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 58cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).