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The Bothy - National Trust

Dairy Square, Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
  • This entrance is 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 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.
  • 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 and loose chippings surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces and slopes/ramps.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • 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 away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There are 2 steps beyond the entrance, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • All of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).

Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor - Shower)

  • 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 65cm.
  • 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 179cm.
  • The door has a lever twist 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 bathroom 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.

Standard Toilet (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the door is 181cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Utility Room (Cloakroom)

  • This room is located up the internal steps and to the left as you enter 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 87cm.
  • 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 190cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
  • All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
  • 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 door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 190cm.

Lounge (and Dining Room)

  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • 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, armchairs, chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, 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 40cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
  • There is a dining table at a height of 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 72cm.
  • 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.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • 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.

Kitchen (and Diner)

  • The kitchen is located off 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 70cm.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the oven.
  • The 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 stools and 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 61cm.

Utility Room (White Goods)

  • This room is located in the foyer between the exit and the kitchen.
  • 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 84cm.
  • 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 189cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a washer dryer.
  • All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
  • 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 low.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a partial handrail.
  • The highest step is 22cm high.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • There is a door to access the stairs.

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 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door has a lever twist 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 a non-slip floor.
  • 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 height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
  • 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 63cm.
  • The bath tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a handheld shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (Twin 1)

  • This bedroom is located at the top of the stairs and slightly to the right.
  • 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 69cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • 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 77cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 77cm.
  • The twin beds cannot be put together.
  • The beds 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 uneven floorboards.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (Twin 2)

  • This bedroom is located at the top of the stairs and to the right.
  • 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 72cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 high.
  • The bed type is twin.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 75cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 78cm.
  • The twin beds cannot be put together.
  • The beds have a footboard.
  • Some flooring in the room is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven floorboards.
  • 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.
  • There is an identical second entrance door into this bedroom next to the one surveyed.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • This bedroom is located to the right from the top of the stairs and at the end of the landing.
  • 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 67cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • 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 high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 86cm.
  • The bed does not have a footboard.
  • There is a chair without armrests and a padded 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 and uneven floorboards.
  • 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.
  • 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 89cm.
    • The door into the ensuite does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
    • The door height is 197cm.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels are low.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm 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.

Exit

  • The exit is located in the foyer off the kitchen.
  • 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 111cm.
  • The exit opening has a minimum height of 200cm.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: patio.
  • There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven hard surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: a picnic table with separate bench seating.
  • 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 70cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).