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Stepper View - National Trust

Pentire Head, St. Minver, Polzeath, Cornwall, PL27 6QY

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access, a manual door and a gate.
  • This entrance is the exit, located at the front of the cottage.
  • 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.
  • 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 gravel and compacted gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces and grass.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the side 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 72cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 180cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a 100cm wide gate that opens towards you on approach to the entrance.

Utility Room

  • This room is located immediately upon entering the property.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 130cm.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink and a washer dryer.
  • Flooring in the utility room is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • 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 92cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall and 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 cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • There are chairs with armrests available in the room.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located off the utility room.
  • 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 67cm.
  • 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 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.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • The area has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a dual height worktop/counter at 92cm and 95cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall and to the sink.
  • 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 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 76cm and 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 72cm.

Lounge

  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is clearly marked, 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 74cm.
  • 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.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, chairs with armrests, 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 lowest table is 31cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 59cm.
  • 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.
  • 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 165cm.

Exit

  • The exit is located within the lounge.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The exit opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The exit opening height is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of more than 1.5cm.

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 60cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the door is 193cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

Lounge (Study)

  • 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 61cm.
  • 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 195cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; chairs with armrests, a table and a radio.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 74cm.
  • 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 medium.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The highest step is 18cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double 1)

  • This bedroom is located straight ahead 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 70cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 195cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The bed does 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.
  • 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 71cm.
    • The door into the ensuite does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
    • The door height is 194cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
    • All flooring in the ensuite is smooth and even.
    • The majority 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.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
    • The ensuite has: a bath and an over bath shower.
    • The bath is at a height of 54cm.
    • 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 floor.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double 2)

  • This bedroom is located at the far end of the first floor corridor.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 195cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The bed does 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.
  • 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 does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
    • The door height is 195cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
    • All flooring in the ensuite is smooth and even.
    • The majority 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.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
    • 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 high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the toilet seat.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via steps.
  • There are 4 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 73cm.
  • The majority of pathway widths are under 120cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven 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 73cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 70cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).