Accessibility Guide for Blue Barn

Welcome

A warm welcome from Blue Barn and the village of Fiskerton-cum-Morton.

Converted from an old cattle and pig barn, Blue Barn has been transformed into a rural self-catering holiday home suitable for up to 5 guests. We aim to accurately describe our facilities and services to give potential guests all the information they require in order to determine the suitability of Blue Barn for their specific requirements.

Access with steps
Bedrooms

Access with steps

The main entrance has 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Living Area Main Bathroom Master bedroom en-suite Second bedroom Blue Barn Private Garden

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Getting here

Blue Barn

Cooks Lane, Morton,

Newark

Nottingham

NG25 0XQ

Travel by public transport

Blue Barn itself can only be accessed by car, however Fiskerton Train Station is located in the village (approx 1 mile from the Barn) and bus routes 28 and 300 service Fiskerton village.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Broadsword by calling 01636 812 313. You can get a taxi with Smart Travel Private Hire by calling 07813 696 011. You can get a taxi with Elkington's Private Hire by calling 07970 305 339 / 01636 813 254. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

A greater list of taxi services can be found on our website www.blue-barn.co.uk under the 'Location and Transport Links' tab on the homepage.

Parking

We have a car park. 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 does not have a dropped kerb.

The car parking area and path to the entrance door is level, the surface is wood chippings and there is a step up into the entrance door to Blue Barn.

Arrival

Main entrance

The main door is side hung and manual.

The door is 850mm wide.

The main entrance has 1 steps.

When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

The majority of walls around door frames are light coloured, the doors themselves are natural wood (except for the internal entrance door which is a similar painted colour to the kitchen walls).

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are LED. All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We have non-allergenic bedding, however we are pet friendly so dogs, cats, and people with access to horses have had contact with Blue Barn. We can give details of our cleaning products on request.

Entrance door 850mm wide

Internal doors (kitchen, master bedroom, main bathroom and second bedroom) 745mm wide

Master bedroom en-suite door 670mm wide.

Internal doors leading to kitchen (right) and master bedroom (left)

Access either side of master bed approx 450-550mm.

Self catering kitchen

We have a separate kitchen and dining room. The route is 850mm wide, or more.

The door is 745mm wide.

From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

From the main entrance to the dining room, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

The kitchen is fully equipped with work surface, kettle, toaster, microwave, oven and hob, dishwasher, sink, fridge and storage space, there is no seating available in the kitchen.

Lounge

Living Area

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is just one step when accessing Blue Barn which is when initially entering. The Living Area is accesed from the kitchen and has a range of seating options including two armchairs, a dining table with chairs, a two-seater sofa and two children's bean bags. There is a radio, binoculars and bird guide, TV and DVD player, range of board games, books and DVDs and a wood burning stove in the living area.

Main Bathroom

From the main entrance to this area, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

The main bathroom is accessed from the living area, it has a toilet, combined bath and shower and sink. There is a 10cm step up to the toilet. An anti-slip bath mat is available to use in the bath.

Main bathroom showing step up to toilet.

Master bedroom en-suite

From the main entrance to this area, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

The en-suite has a shower, toilet and sink. There is a 10cm step up to access the shower and toilet.

Second bedroom

From the main entrance to this area, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

The second bedroom comprises of a set of bunk beds, a single sofa bed, dressing table and clothes storage units.

Second bedroom with sofa chair bed set up.

Getting around outside

Blue Barn Private Garden

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

Guests will walk through the garden from the parking space to access Blue Barn. The garden has a planted flower bed, a wildlife corner, potted plants, two relaxed wooden chairs and a wooden pagoda style bench seat.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

N/A

The nearest toilet area for assistance dogs is in Blue Barn's Private Garden.

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

There are plug sockets in the open ended shed where the entrance door is located.

Emergency evacuation procedures

Blue Barn is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please enquire about access suitability if required prior to booking. A fire risk assessment including evacuation procedure is available in the Welcome Folder in Blue Barn. A smoke alarm is fitted in the kitchen and living area. A carbon monoxide alarm is fitted in the living area. A fire extinguisher and fire blanket is available in the kitchen. A fire extinguisher is available in the living area.

Customer care support

No employees.