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Accessible self-catering holiday cottage in Northumberland
Situated at Bingfield near Hexham Northumberland

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Access Statement For The Hytte

The Hytte Access Statement is also available in alternative formats - Access Statement in PDF format - Access Statement in Microsoft Word format.

Pre-Arrival

• Groceries can be pre ordered from ASDA, Waitrose and Tesco's online.
• Tea, coffee, milk, biscuits and a basket of homegrown free range eggs on arrival.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• Guests personally met on arrival, assistance available, and familiarization tour.
• Parking next to front door for up to four cars
• Well lit level paving with wide ramped or stepped access with handrails on both sides.
  Ramp gradient 1:12 front door and 1:14 patio doors.

Main Entrance & Porch

• Main entrance, door width 860mm, horizontal handle, push opening, hinged door.
• Patio door width 900mm, vertical handle. Sliding doors, flush thresh.
• Ground floor level throughout; with open plan living/dining/kitchen area provides space for wheel chairs to manoeuvre.
• Flooring is wooden throughout, with rugs, which can be, removed.
• Where possible all windows have been lowered.
• Washing machine and drying facilities available in the Hytte.
• Seating available in this area.
• Under counter freezer.

Kitchen

• Hob with accessible controls with clear knee access and work surface have been lowered at 85cms/33"
• Sink height 900mm/35" with clear under space for wheelchair access.
• Accessible cupboard space at various heights to suit all needs some with carousel shelving.
• Oven base 750mm/30" above floor, side opening door, accessible controls.
• Dining table is 78cms high with 70cms clear space under, can be raised with leg raisers.
• Easy grip angled cutlery, clip on plate surrounds available.

The Lounge

• Seating available includes rise and recline chair 48cms high, sofa and chairs with armrests.
• Smart TV with subtitles.
• Patio door lead out to decking area with table and chairs.

Bedrooms

• All beds are supplied with duvets and two pillows per person (non allergenic) extra pillows and blankets available.
• All bedrooms are furnished with wardrobes that have adjustable hanging and shelf space. Vanity shelf and chair with rigid arms.

Bedroom 1

• The door opens inward and is 80cm (32") wide.
• Standard twin bedroom suitable for wheelchair users provides 1200mm / 48" turning space and unobstructed transfer space to bed on left or right side of 900mm/ 36".
• The bed height is 17" 43cms from the floor, space under the bed is 22cms 81/2".
• A chair with armrests is available along with a vanity shelf at 75cm high and wall mirror.

Bedroom 2

• The door opens inward and is 80cm (32") wide.
• Offers the choice of twin or king size electric beds 560mm/22" high (suitable for a wheelchair user as a twin) provides 1500mm/60" turning space and room for carer or mobile hoist, with clear left or right transfer space, suitable for persons up to 20 stone).
• The beds can be configured as either a king size or twin beds.
• The bed height is 22" 56cms from the floor, space under the bed is 7" 18cms.
• A chair with armrests is available along with a vanity shelf at 75cm high and wall mirror.

Bedroom 3

• The door opens inward and is 80cm (32") wide.
• Standard twin bedroom suitable for independent wheelchair users provides 1200mm turning space and unobstructed transfer space to bed on left or right side of 900mm.
• The bed height is 19" 48cms from the floor, space under the bed is 82 21cms.
• A chair with armrests is available along with a vanity shelf at 75cm high and wall mirror.

Bedroom 4 Accessible room

• (Larger) twin room has height adjustable profiling beds with cot sides (suitable for persons up to 25 stones 160kg).
• Height of beds 22"-38" or 56-97cms.
• 1500mm turning space, clear left or right transfer space and room for carers or mobile hoist.
• TV/DVD and touch lamps.
• Mobile electric hoist available (suitable for persons up to 21 stone – 130kg).
• All beds are supplied with duvets and two pillows per person (non allergenic) extra pillows and blankets available.
• All bedrooms are furnished with wardrobes that have adjustable hanging and shelf space. Vanity shelf and chair with rigid arms.
• Commode, over bed table and V shaped support pillow available.
• 4" leg raisers and lifting (monkey) pole available.

Shower-room & WC - door width 800mm

• Shower room is adjacent to bedrooms.
• Accessible level entry shower room, with support rails, shower chair and self-propelled shower wheelchair which (can be used over the toilet and is suitable for persons up to 25 stone).
• 1500mm turning space, adequate room for carer or mobile hoist.
• Thermostatically controlled shower with adjustable shower head level controls and height.
• Raised toilet at 49cms high right and left hand transfer, touch button flush. Vertical rails available on both sides.
• Lowered hand basin 74cms with lever taps and clear under space and vertical support rails on both sides.

Mobile hoist we have an Invacare Birdie hoist

• Weight limit 150kg or 23 stones.
• Lifting range 53cms to 259cms.
• Guests are advised to bring their own slings (two are available).

Bathroom

• Shower over bath.
• Lever taps on bath and hand basin.
• Standard toilet, lever flush.
• Contrasting decoration.

Leisure Facilities

• Hot-tub is accessible via two steps or mobile hoist (supplied, we recommend guests bring their own slings).
• Sauna not wheelchair accessible (however more agile wheelchair users have accessed the sauna, assistance available).

Outdoor Facilities

• Set in over one acre of it own grounds, most of the gardens and grounds are accessible.
• Wheelchair accessible garden furniture.
• Decked verandah, play field and football goal.
• Wildlife area and raised flowerbeds, scented and tactile plants.
• Level paving right round the house, adequate lighting.

Additional Information

• We welcome registered Assistance dogs
• Local vet Westway Vets, Corbridge 01434 632033

Local Doctors and A&E

• Corbridge Health Centre 01434 632011
• GP out of hours Service 111 or 999 in an emergency.
• Hexham General Hospital 0344 811 8111

Staff Training

• Sonja is a retired nurse/Midwife.
• Simon has completed the British Red Cross, Emergency first Aid at Work course.
• We are always happy to assist if any emergencies arise.

Clinical Waste

• We have a separate bin for the disposal of clinical waste.

Local equipment hire companies

• Bewick Mobility, local electric wheelchair and mobility scooter repairs and hire. 0191 4140240 www.bewickmobility.co.uk

Accessible Taxi's

• EcoCabs 01434 600600

Future Plans

• We welcome your feedback on this access statement as well as our service and facilities to help us continuously improve the experience for our guests.
• If you have any comments please contact us thehytte@gmail.com

Updated July 2024.

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