Accessibility – THE GRAND BARN (Sleeps 8-10)

At a Glance

 Parking – GRAND BARN

  • There are 5 dedicated parking spots for the Grand Barn.  They are located behind the Grand Barn building approx 20m away from the back kitchen entrance of the Grand Barn.

 Access with steps – GRAND BARN

  • The Grand Barn has a small step over into the main entrance over the door frame threshold (1 x 80mm).
  • The back garden patio kitchen access also has 1 step (160mm) leading from the car park to the private back garden which is a mix of slate chippings and slabs.

 Bedrooms – GRAND BARN

  • We have non-allergic bedding if requested.
  • Bedrooms are accessed from the bedroom corridor which is on the first floor, up a staircase of 12-14 steps.
  • 2 Super-king beds can be split into twin beds if required in two bedrooms.
  • Bedrooms have wall lights, and bedside lamps and natural daylight.
  • Bedroom furniture is moveable, to aid accessibility.
  • The bedroom doors are 760mm wide self-closing fire doors.

 Access with steps – GRAND BARN

  • There is a separate WC on the ground floor entrance off the kitchen.
  • There is a large butterfly staircase leading from the main living area to both the bedroom corridor and the mezzanine tv lounge.
  • The oak staircase has 2 steps leading to a half landing and then a further 12 steps on either side of the landing.
  • The handrail is to the right leading to the mezzanine lounge and the left leading to the bedroom corridor.

 Hearing – GRAND BARN

  • There is a SMART TV with subtitles and options for sound/listening improvement.
  • The acoustics in the Grand Barn are very good.

 Visual – GRAND BARN

  • We have information in large print on request.
  • There is lots of natural light with rooflights and windows giving plenty of light.
  • There is good contrast between cupboard and worksurfaces.

Arrival

 Path to main entrance – GRAND BARN

  • Level access from the car parking spaces to the front entrance step over the door frame.

 Main entrance – GRAND BARN

  • The main entrance has 1 step x 160mm to enter from the back car park into kitchen or door frame at front entrance.
  • The door is 1010mm wide or more.
  • The main door is a set of french doors, opens inwards and manual.

Getting around inside

 Bedrooms

Bedroom one and four – GRAND BARN

Super-king (1800mm) or Twin (900mmx2) Bedroom

  • The route to the bedroom is 1060mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 760mm wide. It opens inwards hinged on the right and left respectively.
  • When made as a super-king bed, there is 1000mm on the left and 1000mm on the right space at the side of the 1800mm bed.
  • The bed is 760mm high.
  • The bathroom door is 760mm wide.
  • Bedroom one ensuite has a shower wet tray and overhead shower with separate hand shower.  There is a basin mounted on a worktop with lever basin control on wall. 
  • The showers have a single step to access.
  • Bedroom four ensuite has a shower cubicle with single step for access as well as a separate bath.
  • The ensuites both have a floor standing toilet (480mm from floor) with push button flush on the wall.
  • The tap is lever operated from the wall.
  • The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

Bedroom two and three – GRAND BARN

Super-king (1800mm) Bedroom

  • The route to the bedroom is 1060mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 760mm wide. It opens inwards hinged on the left and right respectively.
  • There is 1000mm on the left and 1000mm on the right space at the side of the 1800mm bed.
  • The bed is 600mm high.
  • The bathroom door is 760mm wide.
  • Bedroom three ensuite has a shower wet tray and overhead shower with separate hand shower.  There is a basin mounted on a worktop with lever basin control on wall. 
  • The showers have a single step to access.
  • Bedroom two ensuite has a shower cubicle with single step for access as well as a separate bath.
  • The ensuites both have a floor standing toilet (480mm from floor) with push button flush on the wall.
  • The tap is lever operated from the wall.
  • The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

Optional Bedroom five (Sack Store) – GRAND BARN

King (1500mm) Bedroom

  • The route to the bedroom is 740mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 760mm wide. It opens inwards hinged on the left.
  • Due to the nature of the Sack Store access being outside at the top of the fire escape, it is not recommended for those with physical disabilities.
  • The small bathroom has a shower cubicle with single step.  The shower head is removable.
  • The ensuite has a floor standing toilet (480mm from floor) and basin (810mm from floor).

Kitchen – GRAND BARN

  • From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access. 
  • The kitchen, dining and downstairs snug lounge area is open plan.
  • It has a galleried oak framed area full of natural light.
  • There is a full length fridge and another fridge/freezer measuring a height of 1980mm.
  • The hob is available at a height of 900mm.
  • The sink is available at a height of 890mm.
  • Worktops are 920mm above floor level.
  • The three ovens are available at a height of 900mm.
  • The table and plates have high colour contrast.
  • The kitchen table measures 2850mm by 900mm with an underspace of 610mm.
  • All crockery, cutlery, pans etc available from base units.
  • All flooring is under floor heated porcelain tiles at ground level.

 Lounges – GRAND BARN

  • The snug lounge area is open plan with the kitchen/dining area and accessed off the main entrance.
    There are 2 x spacious 4 seater leather and tweed sofas (400mm height) and a further 2 armchairs.
  • There is a further TV lounge mezzanine on the upper floor accessed via 12-14 steps.
  • The SMART TV allows for subtitles and audio options.