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Squire's Loft - National Trust

Felbrigg Hall , Cromer Road, Felbrigg , Norfolk, NR11 8PR

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
  • This entrance is located at the front of the property.
  • There is step-free access 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.
  • 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 gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: level changes with no dropped kerbs.

Stairs (Entrance)

  • There are more than 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The highest step is 18cm high.
  • The stairs are open.
  • This is a spiral staircase and will be narrower in some areas.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a bell, a key hole and a key safe.
  • Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the bell 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 195cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter the property.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 87cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, 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 medium.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 89cm.
  • 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 fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are twist turn mixer.
  • There are chairs without armrests available in the kitchen.

Lounge (/ Dining Room)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • 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 46cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 66cm.
  • 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 (deep pile).
  • 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.

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 71cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • 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.
  • 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 bath and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 59cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • 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 (Twin)

  • This bedroom is located straight ahead from the entrance.
  • 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 71cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 197cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door has a twist 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 51cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 51cm.
  • 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 (deep pile).
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located straight ahead from the entrance.
  • 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 71cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 197cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • 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 59cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is an armchair 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 (deep pile).
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the ensuite door opening is 70cm.
    • The door into the ensuite has a minimum height of 200cm.
    • All flooring in the ensuite is smooth and even.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm 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.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: decking.
  • There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: seats with armrests and a table.
  • 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 74cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).