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Priest's House - National Trust

Sissinghurst Castle, Biddenden Road, near Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2AB

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the front of the house, leading in from the garden.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom 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 and potholes.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces, loose chippings and slopes/ramps.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.
  • There are 2 designated spaces for visitors staying at the property which are located behind the restaurant.
    For additional parking, guests may use the visitors car park.

Entrance (Main)

  • 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 bell.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the bell.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is unmarked, with no handrails.

Entrance (Rear)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are 4 steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • Some of the steps are 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 towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 194cm.
  • There is a second manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • There is a 12cm high step at the threshold.

Utility Room

  • This room is located directly beyond the first main entrance door.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 145cm.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink and a washing machine.
  • Some flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • The area has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 89cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the sink.
  • The sink tap types are lever.
  • The door to the hall has an opening width of 74cm.

Lounge

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the 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.
  • 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 surface height of the table is 39cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
  • Flooring in the area is not 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 medium.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Lounge (Snug)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 186cm.
  • 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; armchairs, a table and a radio.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 42cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 48cm.
  • 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.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are low.
  • There is no door between the lounge and the snug.

Kitchen (Kitchen/Diner)

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the property, through the lounge.
  • 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 78cm.
  • 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 187cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 90cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • 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 88cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall.
  • 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 sink tap types are lever.
  • 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.
  • There is a 12cm high step leading into the kitchen area, which runs the full width of the room.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a partial handrail.
  • The highest step is 20cm high.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • The stairs curve around to the right to give access to the master bedroom, which is 3 steps higher than the hall on the left, where the twin bedrooms and bathroom are located.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located on the right from the stairs.
  • There is step-free level access into this bedroom.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium 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 185cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is low.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 58cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the ensuite door opening is 75cm.
    • The door into the ensuite does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
    • The door height is 184cm.
    • There are 3 unmarked, 16cm high steps with handrails on both sides leading down into the ensuite from the master bedroom.
    • All flooring in the ensuite is smooth and even.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • The ensuite has: a bath and a shower with stepped access.
    • The bath is at a height of 64cm.
    • The bath tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn.
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (Twin - Left)

  • This bedroom is located to the left from 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 high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 197cm.
  • Internally the door has a high 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 58cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 58cm.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (Twin - Right)

  • This bedroom is located along the hall and on the left from 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 high 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 194cm.
  • Internally the door has a high 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 61cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 61cm.
  • 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

  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 170cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has not got 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 shower with stepped access.
  • There is an adjustable 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.