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Shedbush Farm House - National Trust

Muddyford Lane, Morcombelake, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6DR

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a manual door.
  • This entrance is located at the rear of the property.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There are steps to access the lounge, kitchen and dining room on the ground floor, and the second twin bedroom on the first floor.
  • 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 grass and gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: grass, slopes/ramps and level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 3 cars.

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, 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 77cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 196cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

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, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key hole.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 182cm.
  • There is a second set of manual doors which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The second opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The second opening height is 187cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Lounge

  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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 197cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, a coffee 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 55cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout 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 straight ahead as you enter the property.
  • Access into the kitchen is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • 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 a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • 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 freezer, 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.
  • 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 95cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast 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 wall.
  • The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
  • The 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 height of the tables range between 72cm and 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 61cm.
  • The door to the outside path has an opening width of 81cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 188cm.

Dining Room

  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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 178cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout 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 62cm.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are low.
  • 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.

Utility Room

  • This room is located straight ahead from the front entrance, then on the left before the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • 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 194cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 135cm.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a fridge freezer, 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 94cm.
  • There are 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 less clear colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are twist turn mixer.

Standard Toilet

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the door is 177cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail that switches sides.
  • The highest step is 14cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor)

  • 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 85cm.
  • 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 184cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • 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 low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • The bathroom has: a bath and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 53cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a handheld 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.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double)

  • 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 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 medium.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 52cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a visual fire alarm system.
  • Flooring in the room 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.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the ensuite door opening is 66cm.
    • The door into the ensuite does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
    • The door height is 184cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
    • 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 40cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • The ensuite 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 internal door, the floor and the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin 1)

  • 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 186cm.
  • Internally the door has a low 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 can be put together.
  • The beds do not have a footboard.
  • There is a padded chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • There is a visual fire alarm system.
  • Flooring in the room 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin 2)

  • This bedroom is located left from the top of the stairs then straight ahead.
  • Once on this floor, there is step-free level access to this bedroom.
  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • 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 187cm.
  • Internally the door has a low 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 55cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 55cm.
  • The twin beds can be put together.
  • The beds do not have a footboard.
  • There is an armchair available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 32cm.
  • There is a visual fire alarm system.
  • Flooring in the room 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.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via steps and a steep ramp/slope (which bypasses any steps).
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a natural surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: seats with armrests, seats without armrests and a picnic table with separate bench seating.
  • 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 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 73cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).