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Welcome

The Black Barn is a beautifully renovated single storey holiday let in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Herstmonceux, East Sussex.  Offering far reaching views across undulating farmland and woodland The Black Barn is the perfect base for exploring all that this part of England has to offer - seaside towns of Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton; an abundance of scenic walks which can be accessed from right outside the property taking in the local area or those further afield such as The 1066 Country Walk or The South Downs Way.  And what better way to end a busy day exploring than relaxing on the patio or raised deck in the summer or snuggling up in front of the woodburner in the winter!

Accessible parking off lane with direct access to main entrance steps (portable ramp available)

Level access

The main entrance has level access. There is a portable ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Bedroom: BedroomLoungeKitchenLawnPatio

Access with steps

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Deck

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access.
The route to the bedroom is 750mm wide, or more.
The bedroom door is 750mm wide, or more.
There is unobstructed floor space 1200mm by 900mm, or more.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Visual

The walls and the doors have high colour contrast.

Getting here

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The Black Barn, Nunningham Farm
Bagham Lane
Herstmonceux, Hailsham
BN27 4NA

Travel by public transport

You can get to The Black Barn by bus.
The nearest bus stop is outside The Brewers Arms pub on Gardner Street, Herstmonceux (travelling from west to east) or opposite the post office (travelling from east to west). The bus stop is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from The Black Barn.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Edwards Taxis & Minibuses by calling 01323 887887. You can get a taxi with BTS Taxis by calling 07768 390328. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.
From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
The route is 4000mm wide, or more.
Parking to main entrance showing permanent ramp and step

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The path is 1430mm wide, or more.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.
There is a portable ramp.
The door is 1400mm wide.
The main door is side hung and manual.
When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.
Main entrance double doors View of portable ramp from patio to entrance

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.
Colour contrast between walls and doorframes

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.
Lights are LED. TVs have subtitles.
All bedrooms are non-smoking.
We have non-allergic bedding.
No bedrooms have fitted carpets.
We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.
From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom

The route to the bedroom is 1000mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 820mm wide. There is 1270mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 820mm high. There is 0mm under the bed.
The bedroom is double. The bathroom is separate. It is not an ensuite.
The bathroom door is 820mm wide.
The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 1220mm at the side of the toilet.
There is 960mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high.
The basin is 900mm high. There is no space under the basin.
The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

Self catering kitchen

Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.
From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
The route is 1000mm wide, or more.
The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.

Lounge

Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access.

Lounge can be found immediately upon entering the main entrance

View from main entrance to living/dining/kitchen area Transfer to toilet from right

Getting around outside

Lawn

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.
There is a portable ramp.
The route is 1430mm wide, or more.

Terrace

Patio

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. There is a portable ramp. The route is 1430mm wide, or more.
The entrance is 4000mm wide.
To get to a table, there are no steps.
Portable ramp from entrance to patio

Deck

From the main entrance to the area, there are 8 steps.

Steps with handrail to raised deck overlooking farmland

8 steps up to deck

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

Lawned area or footpath in neighbouring field
We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

External double power socket on rear side wall

External double 13amp socket
You can hire mobility equipment from Weald Mobility by calling 01323 638046.
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