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Oxburgh Chapel Lodge - National Trust

Oxburgh Hall, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9PS

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access 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.
  • There is restricted headroom and restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
  • 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.
  • This is an open air car park with a gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Outdoor Seating Areas (Front)

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes loose chippings.
  • Facilities in this area include: a patio table, bench seating and seats without armrests.
  • 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 66cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).

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 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 85cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • The entrance leads directly into the lounge.

Lounge

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, a table and a television.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • There is a dining table at a height of 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 60cm.
  • 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 (deep pile).
  • 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.
  • There is an additional door into this room with a door opening width of 75cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 190cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left 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 63cm.
  • 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 190cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 79cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge, 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.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • A mini table top oven is also available.
    There is a washing machine located in the hall next to the bathroom.
    There is an AGA style oven located in the lounge with a top height of 90cm.

Standard Bathroom

  • 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 62cm.
  • 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 190cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 240cm x 146cm.
  • 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.
  • 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 push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • The bathroom has: a bath and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 55cm.
  • The bath tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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.

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 handrail on the right going up.
  • The highest step is 22cm high.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • There is a 75cm wide door that opens towards you leading to the staircase.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • This bedroom is located on the first floor.
  • 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 does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 188cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • 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 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).
  • Some flooring in the room is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Exit (to Rear Patio)

  • The exit is located in the hallway to the left as you enter the property.
  • There is not step-free access at the exit.
  • There is 1 step, which is clearly marked.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The exit opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the exit, which is unmarked.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).

Outdoor Seating Areas (Rear Patio)

  • The following outdoor areas are available: patio.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: 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 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 68cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).