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Rowthorne Lodge - National Trust

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ

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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 stepped access once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom and restricted room to manoeuvre 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.
  • 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 1 car.

Entrance (Front)

  • 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.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key hole.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 197cm.

Entrance (Rear)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key hole.
  • Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.

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 72cm.
  • 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 180cm.
  • 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, a 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 50cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 85cm.
  • 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.

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 outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • 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 185cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the kitchen.
  • 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.
  • All flooring in the area 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.
  • 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 92cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the sink and to the hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the floor, to the wall and to the oven.
  • The cupboard/unit, oven and fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • 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 distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 60cm.
  • The door to the hall has an 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 182cm.

Utility Room

  • This room is located at the rear of the property.
  • 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 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 193cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 83cm.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • All flooring in the utility room 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.
  • The area does not have 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 90cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the sink.
  • There are 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 lever mixer.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.

Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor)

  • 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 75cm.
  • 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 182cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 302cm x 195cm.
  • 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 48cm.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The bathroom has: a bath and a shower with stepped access.
  • The bath is at a height of 55cm.
  • The bath tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push button.
  • 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 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The highest step is 16cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double)

  • This bedroom is located on the first floor.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • 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 high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 54cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a stool 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.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden and patio.
  • There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface and an uneven natural surface.
  • At the time of survey, the tables and chairs had been moved due to stormy conditions.