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The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a door permanently held open.
There is stepped access once inside.
There is a step from the counter area to the seated area.
There is seating outside if the weather permits.
There is restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
The following are also available: seating.
This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.

From the visitor reception, there is a compacted red clay and gravel path.
The path is over 150cm wide and uneven, but generally level.
Follow the path to the main entrance of the hall.
Continue to the right at the hall, following the path around to the rear of the hall.
This path will lead you to the stables area where the café is located.
There is a visitor shuttle that can be used on request or in inclement weather.
The route to the area is step-free level.
Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, cobbles, paving stones and bonded gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building in the stables courtyard.
There is step-free level access at the entrance.
There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
The width of the opening is 75cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

This is a café which serves hot and cold snacks.
There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
Staff can provide assistance and offer service to tables.
Menu types include: written wall menus.
Menus are not easy to read (unclear font with poorly contrasting colours).
The following are available here: drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery and a portable card machine for payment.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.
There is no (or very little) background noise here.
There is a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is a counter over 85cm high with a tray rail.
The counter is 89cm high.
There is no step-free level access around the seating area.
There are tables, bench seats and chairs without armrests available in the seating area.
The seating area does not have: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm), a priority table and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
There are some tables which are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The surface height of the tables is 75cm.
The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs.
Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.

The following information describes the picnic area located outside the stables café.
There is step-free level access into the area.
There are tables and stools.
No chairs have armrests on both sides.
Adapted picnic tables are not available.
There is 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 uneven paving/tiles and cobbles.

You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
You can borrow these from the visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: an off-road/all-terrain mobility scooter and a mobility scooter. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
You can borrow these from the visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.