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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Porters Hall is a luxury, moated manor house in Stebbing, Essex. The property is grade II* listed and has many original features, complimented with contemporary interiors.
  • There are 11 bedrooms in total.
  • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
  • There are 2 bedrooms with adaptations.
  • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
  • None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
  • All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Braintree.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rear door and the upper level rooms and bathrooms.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the side of the property.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the property.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key lock at a height of 134cm.
• Guests will be issued with entrance gate codes before arrival
• Upon arrival, guests obtain the keys from a key safe, mounted on the wall at the side of the property.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead, after entering.
• The first floor, second floor and attic floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 14 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Living Room 1

• The lounge is located to the right, after entering.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 162cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
• There is no TV.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Living Room 2

• The lounge is located beyond living room 1, on the right hand side.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables and desks.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a bar off this room.
• The entrance door to the bar area has an opening width of 67cm.
• There is step free access via portable ramp to the patio from this room.
• The double doors to the patio have an opening width of 142cm.

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Cloakroom Toilet with Adaptations - Left Hand Transfer

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right side of the staircase near the entrance.
  • The distance from entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a hook lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 202cm (width) x 168cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 108cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a pull chain flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 89cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 75cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Dining Room

• The dining room is located to the left, after entering.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is also step-free level access to the dining room from the kitchen via a single, manual door with an opening width of 87cm.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located off the dining room.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• There is also a single manual door into the kitchen room from the entrance hallway. The door has an opening width of 78cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and an air fryer.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a large fridge-freezer in a pantry area off the kitchen, with a door opening width of 76cm. The following facilities are also available in the kitchen:
• an under counter wine fridge
• an electric Aga cooker
• a Quooker tap at the sink with a lever mixer control.

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Utility Room

• The utility room is located off the kitchen.
• There is step-free level access into the utility room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the room include a washing machine, a tumble dryer and a microwave.
• Seating available in the room includes: benches.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is an external door in this area with stepped access.

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Games Room

• The room is located in the outbuilding, next to the accessible bedroom.
• The distance from the accessible bedroom is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and benches.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a pool table in this room that converts to table hockey.

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Access to the Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Outbuilding)

• The bedroom and ensuite with adaptations is located in the outbuilding.
• There are 2 similar bedrooms and ensuites with adaptations in the outbuilding.
• There is step-free access from the kitchen via a portable ramp, or step-free level access via the main front entrance.
• The distance from the kitchen is 25m.
• The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Outbuilding)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The key lock is at a height of 100cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • The beds in both of the bedrooms with adaptations are electric and adjustable.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 259cm (width) x 186cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 160cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 86cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 147cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

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Outdoor Seating Area, BBQ and Patio

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• Location and Access View
  • This area is located at the rear of the property.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • There is step free access via the main entrance to this area.
  • There is step free access via portable ramp from Living Room 2.
  • The double patio doors have an opening width of 142cm.

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Outdoor Spaces (Garden/s)

• The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, woodland and gardens.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass, block paving, bonded gravel and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the footbridge.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have gates.