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The Little Fleece - National Trust

Bisley Street, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6QQ

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the front of the property on Bisley Street.
  • There are 3 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

  • This property does not have a car park.
  • There is unmarked/unsigned on-street parking on the road outside the property.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house on Bisley Street.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The steep slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • 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 92cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 181cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.

Lounge (Sitting Room)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • 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 191cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, a table, a television and a radio.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the table is 40cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of 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 low.
  • There is an additional door into this room with a door opening width of 99cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 185cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The additional door connects the lounge to the snug end of the dining room.

Dining Room (and Snug)

  • 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 93cm.
  • 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 183cm.
  • 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 room.
  • There are armchairs, bench seats and 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 71cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 66cm.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
  • Flooring 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.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an additional door into the dining room with a clear width of 99cm.
  • The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The height of the additional door is 185cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left at the end of the hallway.
  • Access into the kitchen 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 71cm.
  • 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 kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 110cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, 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 uneven paving/tiles.
  • 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 93cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall, 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 and 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 lever mixer.
  • There are armchairs available in the kitchen.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail that switches sides.
  • The highest step is 20cm high.
  • This is a spiral staircase and will be narrower in some areas.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Single)

  • This bedroom is located off the first floor 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 high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 61cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 183cm.
  • Internally the door has a high 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 single.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 64cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a chair without armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 42cm.
  • 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.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Double)

  • This bedroom is located off the first floor 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 high 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 181cm.
  • Internally the door has a high 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 67cm.
  • The bed has 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 37cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Steps (First Floor Landing to Bathrooms)

  • There are 3 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor - Bath)

  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
  • 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.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • 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 62cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is a handheld shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.

Standard Bathroom (First Floor - Shower)

  • 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 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door has a sliding bolt 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 height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • 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.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.

Standard Bedroom (Second Floor - Double Master)

  • This bedroom is located on the second floor.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 186cm.
  • Internally the door has a high 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 60cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 40cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Exit (Kitchen to Garden)

  • The exit is located at the rear of the kitchen.
  • There is not step-free access at the exit.
  • This exit has a key hole.
  • Features positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user are: the key hole.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The exit opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The exit opening height is 174cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the exit, which is unmarked, with no handrails.

Exit (Hallway to Garden)

  • The exit is located at the end of the hallway.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • This exit has a key hole.
  • Features positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user are: the key hole.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The exit opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The exit opening height is 194cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Outdoor Seating Areas

  • The following outdoor areas are available: patio.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The majority of pathway widths are over 180cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven hard surface and loose chippings.
  • Facilities in this area include: bench seating, a table and a seat with armrests.
  • 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 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 61cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is also a step to the grassed area of the garden.