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National Trust Cottages Accessibility Guide Template (Aug 2019)
Emley Farmhouse Cottage name Address
Ref: 001018
Introduction We regret that Emley Farmhouse is unsuitable for wheelchair users as there are no accessible bedroom or bathroom facilities. There are also uneven floors and internal steps at doorways. People with limited mobility such as the elderly or young children should take extra caution when walking through the rooms and hallways of Emley Farmhouse.
Pre-Arrival See main webpage for booking and location details. Please contact us prior to booking with any specific access requirements. Directions and access codes will be provided with booking confirmation information.
If you plan to arrive after dusk it is suggested that you bring a torch as external lighting may not offer complete coverage.
Approach The farmhouse is approached from a single, untarmacked track. Please drive slowly to avoid damaging the track.
Arrival & Parking Facilities As you approach the farmhouse the track continues past the house, on your right, up a short but relatively steep slope to a parking barn and gravel yard. There is space for 3 cars in the covered parking barn.
Getting in (and out) of the cottage As you look at the front façade there is a gate to the left. This is the access gate. Inside, on the right-hand side of the gate frame you will find the Keymaster key box. This has a turn dial locking mechanism. Turn the dials to display the keycode, press down on the left-hand black switch and pull the top front of the key box. This will open to reveal the main keys to the farmhouse.
Follow the path towards the main door. Please be aware that the path is uneven and sloping.
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The main door is to your right. Height 1640mm, width 780mm. There are two locks. Unlock the bottom one first and then the upper one. There is a raised threshold, 80mm, into the house. As you enter the kitchen, light switch in on the wall to the right. You will also see the alarm control panel. Place the black fob against the sensor panel on the small box. This will deactivate the alarm.
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Getting around the cottage
Ground Floor Entry is into the Kitchen. Level, stone floor. Two doors off the kitchen.
The door on the left leads to the breakfast room. There is a raised threshold and a step down into the breakfast area. Threshold, 3cm, step down 145mm The door to the right leads to the Dining Room. Two steps up to a raised threshold into dining room, 140mm and 135mm. Breakfast Room Step over raised threshold and down to breakfast room floor. The floor is uneven with a gradient slope towards the far-left corner. Low beams in room, 1940mm.
Door to old well room. Please ensure this door is kept closed at night. Stairs to first floor. Door to inner hall.
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Old Well Room The floor in the old well room is split level, step up 125mm. Low door height,1830mm and low beams,1655mm within this room.
` Please ensure the door to this room is kept closed at night. Dining Room (from Kitchen access door)
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Two steps up, 140mm and 135mm and raised threshold into Dining Room. Undulating wooden floor. Please be mindful of the differing floor heights as you walk around or through this room.
Inner hall (from Breakfast Room) Uneven Flag stone floor. Low door clearance height, 1780mm. Door to Utility room, 1670mm and ground floor toilet room, door height 1920mm.
Utility/Laundry Room, with toilet room – Low beams in room. Even floor. Door, low, leading to ground floor toilet room. The floor in the toilet is even.
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Lounge/TV room. From utility hall. No step or raised threshold. Brick floor with decorative rugs. Large, inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. Wall fixed fire guard. Door to old main entrance hallway. Step up, 200mm, into old entrance hall. Door height, 1695mm.
Old Main entrance and hallway. Step up, 200mm from Lounge into hall. Smooth Flagstone floor. Door to Living room. The door to exterior is not in use.
Living Room. Step110mm and raised threshold, 60mm, into living room. Floor is even, with decorative rugs. Inglenook style fireplace with fire guard fixed to wall.
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Door to Games Store area Raised step over threshold, 4cm. Door height 1750mm.
Door to Dining Room Raised step over threshold, 125mm. Door height, 1730mm.
Door back into Kitchen
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Access to first floor from breakfast room
Top of stairway
Even sized raisers, one hand rail, 90o curve turn at top and bottom.
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Shower Room
Step up into shower cubicle. 9cm, door width into shower cubicle 52cm.
Bedroom Twin beds
Step down from hallway to bedroom. 15cm. Very low door height 146cm. Once inside the room, another step up, 14cm. Sloping floor in room.
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Doorway to next landing area
Two steps up to next level, 19cm and 18cm. Bathroom No step. Standard bath with mixer head shower attachment. Twin Bedroom
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Main hallway on first floor
Step over raised floor support.
Twin Bedroom No step
Double Bedroom
No step
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Old Stairway to Lower Floor.
Steep, uneven steps. Handrails both sides. 90o, stepped turns. Master Bedroom No Step Bathroom for Master bedroom
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Garden The garden is laid to lawn with flower beds around the edges. The Garden accessed via the main gate is raised higher than the footpath level. Three, uneven steps allow access to this area. No hand rail is present. Leading off of this lawn is another two, uneven stone steps up to a gate through which is a small area of uneven paving giving alternative access to the carport and drive. The other lawn area at the other side of the house can be accessed via the alternative side door, near the utility room. This is level with the paved path. There is also a narrow strip of lawn at the back of the house, overlooking the orchard. This can be accessed either from the back gate, with two stone steps, no handrail, or via the pathway between the main house and The Pheasantry. Please be aware that the old pathways can become slippery when wet and take care during inclement weather conditions.
Additional Information
Facilities at all cottages The National Trust aims to expand the list of accessible /equipment/items available at each cottage and these may include • Cordless kettle • Hollowfibre bedding • Chair with armrests • Good reading light • Large handle vegetable peeler • Easy tin opener • Non-slip mat for bath/shower • Non-slip place mat • Easy jar opener • Information in alternative formats (on request) Please note that we cannot guarantee that all items will be available at the time of your visit. Please enquire at the time of booking regarding any particular requests.
Specialist equipment Other specialist equipment such as wheelchairs, bath seats, toilet frames etc may be available for loan or purchase from the local Red Cross loan centre. Please check this out before booking the cottage and contact us if you require further information. http://www.redcross.org.uk/standard.asp?id=89425
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Future Plans to improve Access to National Trust Holiday Accommodation • We are currently in the process of writing accessibility guides for all our holiday cottages
and bunkhouses and improving access over time for all our guests. All feedback is very helpful in informing us of ways in which we can improve access. We welcome any comments or ideas from you about access at this cottage and thank you for taking the time to do this. Please do this in the most convenient way for you. See contact details below or information on website.
About the Accessibility Guide • This Accessibility Guide is intended to provide key information about the accommodation
that may be particularly relevant to guests with disabilities. Please contact us prior to booking if you would like information that is more specific and we will be happy to oblige.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 0344 8002070
Access for All at the National Trust • The Access for All office works to improve access at all National Trust accommodation and
properties. The office welcomes comments and ideas on improving access. Phone: 01793 818531 Email: [email protected]
Date : 26 November 2019
