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Bore Place - The Old Stables

Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AR

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and steps.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard showers, a Changing Places facility and standard toilets.
  • There are no accessible bedrooms available.

Parking (Main Car Park)

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a concrete surface.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders only.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m from the reception.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: grass and uneven surfaces.

Public Transport

  • The nearest train station is Edenbridge Town.

Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a compacted earth and concrete surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m from the Reception.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: grass and uneven surfaces.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • The majority of walkway widths on the route to the room are under 120cm.
  • There are chairs without armrests, sofas and bench seats available throughout the building.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven floorboards and carpet.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.
  • There may be background noise here.
  • The building does not have a hearing assistance system.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp/slope.
  • The ramp has a width between 75cm and 150cm and a slight gradient .
  • There is a single manual door which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.

Self-Catering Accommodation

  • The following areas are available: lounge/living room, dining area, kitchen and patio.
  • Lounge/Living Areas View
    • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, coffee tables and televisions.
    • The flooring in the lounge/living area is hard flooring and soft flooring.
    • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is fair.
    • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are good.
  • Dining Areas View
    • There is bench seating and single seats without armrests.
    • The dining tables are at a height of 74cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 63cm.
  • Outdoor Seating Areas View
    • The patio area is to the right of the entrance.
    • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is uneven.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include; bench seating.

Kitchen

  • There is a single manual door which open away from you.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, washing machines, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
  • The flooring is not non-slip, with and.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is fair.
  • 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 poor colour contrast to the floor.
  • The fridge/freezer door handles have poor colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed.
  • The height of the tables range between 83cm and 83cm.

Accessible Bedroom (Room 5)

  • Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the accessible bedroom(s).
  • There is step-free level access to the accessible bedroom surveyed.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The door is manual.
    • The width of the door is 78cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is single.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a turning space (150cm x 150cm) next to the bed .
    • The room surveyed has a desk chair with armrests.
    • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a desk at a recommended height (between 73cm - 75cm) and a bed at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm).
    • The room has soft flooring.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.

Standard Bedroom

  • This bedroom is located Room 3.
  • The width of the door is 88cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is good.
  • The bed type is single.
  • Seating in the room includes: a chair with armrests.
  • The room has: a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (20cm) and a bed at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm).
  • The room has soft flooring.

Bathroom

  • The bathroom door is manual and opens inwards.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has hard flooring.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin.
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The ensuite has: a bath and a shower cubicle.
  • The bath is at a height of 55cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm) and a fixed height shower head.
  • There is no seat.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the toilet seat.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located in the right hand corridor after entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the Old Stables entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a fair colour contrast.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm x 180cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 114cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 72cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
  • The cubicle also has: a pedal bin and a wheel in shower.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.

Accessible Shower (Accessible Toilet Shower)

  • The door has no lock.
  • The accessible shower does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • The shower control type is twist turn.
  • The shower has open access within the accessible toilet.

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