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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.
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.
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Public Transport

The nearest train station is Skegness.
The station is approximately 7.5 miles away.
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Parking

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This property has a shared 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 gravel surface.
There is 1 reserved parking space in the visitors car park.
Parking is also available on the grass in front of the archway to the courtyard when the visitors car park is closed.

Entrance

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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 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 75cm.
The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
The entrance opening height is 185cm.

Lounge

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There is step-free level access into the room.
The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the opening is 114cm.
Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
The door height is 197cm.
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, 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 42cm.
The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
The surface height of the highest table is 60cm.
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.
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 medium.
The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Dining Room

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There is step-free level access into the room.
The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the opening is 74cm.
Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
The door height is 184cm.
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 65cm.
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.
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.

Kitchen

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The kitchen is located off the dining room.
There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the opening is 74cm.
Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
The door height is 194cm.
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, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
The flooring surface is not smooth and even 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 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 94cm.
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 sink tap types are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bathroom

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There is step-free level access into the room.
The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 73cm.
Internally the door has a high 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.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 146cm x 160cm.
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 40cm.
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, detachable 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.

Stairs

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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 that switches sides.
The highest step is 19cm high.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double)

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This bedroom is located to 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 77cm.
The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
The door height is 184cm.
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 54cm.
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.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Ensuite View
- The ensuite door is manual, opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the ensuite door opening is 65cm.
- The door into the ensuite does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 183cm.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the floor and the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin)

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This bedroom is located 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 74cm.
The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
The door height is 181cm.
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 54cm.
The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 54cm.
The twin beds cannot be put together.
The beds 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.