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Lyveden Cottage - National Trust

Lyveden, Oundle, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5AT

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a manual door.
  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is step-free access to the ground floor only once inside.
  • There is 1 step to the left from the top of the stairs, and 1 to the right.
  • 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.
  • This is an open air car park with a gravel surface.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Entrance (Road Gate 1)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the road entrance on Harley Way.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are double manual gates which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 600cm.

Entrance (Road Gate 2)

  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are double manual gates which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 630cm.

Entrance (Cottage Gate)

  • The entrance surveyed is located to the side of the property.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual gates which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 525cm.

Entrance (Front Door)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key safe.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 189cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 85cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; 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 90cm.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.

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 83cm.
  • 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 169cm.
  • 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.
  • There are a mixture of chairs with and 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 71cm.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
  • Some flooring is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles and uneven floorboards.
  • 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.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an additional door into the dining room with a clear width of 77cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 180cm.

Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 246cm x 217cm.
  • 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 not got a non-slip floor.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 125cm.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • 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.
  • There is a cupboard/storage area in the bathroom which houses the washer/dryer.
    The door has a width of 70cm, opens outwards and has a 15cm high step.

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 76cm.
  • 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 182cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a coffee table and a television.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The height of the seat is 40cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 38cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven paving/tiles.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The highest step is 19cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is 1 deep step to the left from the top of the stairs, and 1 deep step to the right.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double 1)

  • This bedroom is located right from the top of the stairs.
  • 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 72cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 182cm.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a padded 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 42cm.
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet (deep pile).
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double 2)

  • This bedroom is located left from the top of the stairs.
  • Once on this floor, there is not 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 72cm.
  • 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 72cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet (deep pile).
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Single)

  • This bedroom is located to the left at the end of the landing.
  • Once on this floor, there is not 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 does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 197cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • The bed type is single.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 68cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • Flooring in the room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet (deep pile).
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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 69cm.
  • 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 a sliding bolt lock.
  • 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 42cm.
  • 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 56cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a fixed overhead shower head and 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.

Exit

  • The exit is located on the ground floor, in the inner hallway.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The exit opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The exit opening height is 196cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of less than 1.5cm.

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: a patio 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 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 62cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).