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Old Slaughter House - National Trust

Church Lane, Coleshill, Swindon, Oxfordshire, SN6 7PR

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • This entrance is located at the front of the property.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • 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.
  • The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: uneven surfaces.
  • This is an open air car park with a grass and compacted earth surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces and grass.
  • 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 step-free level access at the entrance.
  • This entrance has a key hole and a key safe.
  • Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 170cm.
  • There is a second manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The second opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The second opening height is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Lounge

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; armchairs, a table and a television.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 73cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Dining Room

  • There is step-free level access into 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 73cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 70cm.
  • 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 carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on the right as you enter the property.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge, 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 89cm.
  • 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 fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located to the left as you enter the property.
  • 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 64cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • Furniture cannot 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, plug sockets at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and plug sockets next to the bed.
  • 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

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door has no 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 316cm x 200cm.
  • 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 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 mixer.
  • The bathroom has: a bath and a shower with stepped access.
  • The bath is at a height of 63cm.
  • 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.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.

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 a natural surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: bench seating, seats without armrests and a patio table.
  • 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 table is 64cm.
  • 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).