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Amenities in this property include: a garden, a historic house and historic interiors.
The most accessible entrance has a step and a door permanently held open.
This entrance is the entrance at the front of the property.
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 headroom at this property.
There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
The following are also available: seating.
This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.

There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the property.
The nearest train station is Dorchester South.
Dorchester South railway station is approximately 3.5 miles from the cottage. There is not a bus service from the railway station to the cottage.
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This site has a car park.
The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: uneven surfaces.
This is an open air car park with a loose chippings surface.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders only.
Maps and information boards are not available.
There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m from the accessible entrance.
Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces.
There are not parent and child parking bays available.
There is not a designated drop-off point.
The car park is only for Blue Badge Holders. It is recommended to telephone in advance on 01305 262366.

At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: all aspects.
This site offers companion or carer discounts.
All visitors must book online athttps://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-tickets/33313?catID=32966&branches.branchID=2359 Tickets for National Trust members and carers/companions are free, but non-members will need to pay in advance online.

The entrance surveyed is located on Cuckoo Lane, Dorchester.
There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
The steep slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There is a single manual gate which is permanently open.
The width of the opening is 118cm.
There is a second manual gate which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 102cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope and a steep ramp/slope.
The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
The height of the counter is 103cm.
There is not a low level section at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Services/facilities available include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.
There is no (or very little) background noise here.

The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the cottage.
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 is permanently open.
The width of the opening is 77cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.
There is a rubber mat in front of the first door which may act as a trip hazard.

The tour is guided.
The tour takes approximately 45 minutes.
There is stepped access along the tour route.
There are doorways or openings used on the tour which are under 75cm wide.
The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
The tour can be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a video on tablet or mobile phone.
There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
There are chairs without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the tables.
Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles and uneven floorboards.
Lighting levels are low throughout the tour route.

This information is for the access point located adjacent to Visitor Reception.
Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The following outdoor facilities are available: gardens.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, block paving and gravel.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is step-free level access around some of the area.
There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
The slight slopes are at various points along the pathways.
There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

The following information describes the picnic area located on the pathway from the main entrance.
Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
The slope is under 75cm wide, with no handrails.
There are picnic tables.
No chairs have armrests on both sides.
Adapted picnic tables are not available.
The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest picnic table is 61cm.
The standard height for the underside of picnic tables is 66cm.
The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs and all of the tables.
There is no step-free level access around the area.
The surface in the picnic area is not smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to grass.