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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 property.
  • 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.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: 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

  • The property has a car park.
  • The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: uneven surfaces and speed bumps.
  • This is a sheltered car park with a concrete surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: slopes/ramps.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • 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 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 104cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.

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 65cm.
  • 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.
  • 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 44cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 70cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout 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 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 high.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor - Shower)

  • 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 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 134cm x 140cm.
  • 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 a non-slip floor.
  • 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 41cm.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The bathroom has: a shower with stepped access.
  • There is an adjustable 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.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the property.
  • 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 66cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 95cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, an induction hob, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • 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 bright.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 91cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • 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 height of the tables range between 76cm and 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 58cm.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 11 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a partial handrail.
  • The highest step is 21cm high.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Standard Toilet (First Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin 1)

  • This bedroom is located to the far 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 62cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 67cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 67cm.
  • The twin beds can be put together.
  • The beds do 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor - Bath)

  • 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 66cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 42cm.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The bathroom has: a bath and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 63cm.
  • The bath tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double)

  • This bedroom is located to the right and straight ahead 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 66cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 75cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin 2)

  • This bedroom is located to the right and on the right 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 66cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 66cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 66cm.
  • 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).
  • 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.

Exit

  • The exit is located within the kitchen.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the exit.
  • The slight ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The exit opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The exit opening height is 180cm.
  • 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 slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The majority of pathway widths are under 120cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven hard 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 72cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).