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Summary

• The most accessible entrance has steps and manual doors.
• This entrance is at the rear of the building by the car park.
• There are 2 floors once inside.
• Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
• There is step-free access to the ground floor only once inside.
• There is 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.

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Public Transport

• The nearest train station is Uckfield.
• Uckfield Station is approximately 8 miles from Welbeck Cottage.
• For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).

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Parking

• The property has a car park.
• The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: speed bumps.
• This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface.
• Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces.
• There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 1 car.

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Entrance (Rear)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 4 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
• Steps are split with a resting area.
• Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
• There is a second manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• The second opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm.

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Entrance (Front)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• 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).
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 67cm.
• The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located on the ground floor.
• 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 62cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
• 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 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 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.
• The worktops/counters are at a height of 93cm.
• 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 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.

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Utility Room

• This room is located immediately to the right through the first rear entrance door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The door is manual, opens outwards 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 has a minimum height of 200cm.
• There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
• The minimum width in the room is 63cm.
• Facilities/features in the room include: a washing machine.
• All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
• The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is high.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Dining Room

• 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 78cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
• There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in 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 79cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 76cm.
• The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
• All flooring is smooth and even.
• The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• There is an additional door into the dining room with a clear width of 113cm.
• The additional door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.

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Lounge

• 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 76cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
• Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a table and a television.
• There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
• The height of the seat is 43cm.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 32cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 53cm.
• 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.
• There is an additional door into this room with a door opening width of 113cm.
• The additional door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.

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Standard Bathroom (Ground 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 64cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
• The door has a sliding bolt lock.
• All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
• The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm.
• There is a push button flush.
• The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
• The bathroom has: a bath and an over bath shower.
• The bath is at a height of 51cm.
• The bath tap type is twist/turn.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head.
• The shower controls are lever.
• 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.

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Stairs

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
• There are 13 steps between floors.
• The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
• The highest step is 19cm high.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is an extendable stair guard at the top of the stairs.

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Standard Bedroom (Double)

• This bedroom is located on the first floor.
• 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 door opening is 75cm.
• The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
• 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 70cm.
• The bed has a footboard.
• There is a padded 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.

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Standard Bedroom (Twin)

• This bedroom is located on the first floor.
• Once on this floor, there is not step-free level access to this bedroom.
• Access into the room is via a step.
• There is 1 step, 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 75cm.
• The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
• 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 68cm.
• The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 68cm.
• The twin beds can be put together.
• The beds do not have a footboard.
• 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.

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Standard Toilet (First Floor)

• Access into the toilet 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 door opening is 70cm.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The door has a minimum height of 200cm.
• The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.

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Outdoor Seating Areas

• The following outdoor areas are available: garden.
• There is step-free level access to the outdoor seating area.
• The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven natural surface.
• Facilities in this area include: seats without armrests and a patio table.
• There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
• The height of the seat is 44cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 70cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the seating area (150cm x 150cm).