Accessibility Guide for The Grange

Welcome

We have a range of lodges and cottages at High Oaks Grange, please note we have many slopes, steps and split levels in and around the accommodation. The Grange, lodges and cottages are accessed by a tarmacked driveway half a mile long. We are 1 mile away from the town of Pickering with a variety of amenities including grocery shops, butchers, banks, post office, newsagents, tea shops, pubs, restaurants, doctors and dentist. We aim to provide you with a detailed statement but if you would like further information please call us on 01751 469351 or email us at the address above.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Watch the video: Introducing High Oaks Grange

Level access

The main entrance has 3 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Utility Room

Access with steps

The main entrance has 3 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

The Grange - Hallway Bedroom Lounge Area Games Room Snug Cloakroom Swim Spa

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Visual

Glass doors have contrast markings.

The walls and the doors have high colour contrast.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

Thornton Road

Pickering

YO18 7JX

Travel by public transport

You can get to The Grange by bus and train.

Bus stops are available in Thornton-le-Dale (1.3 miles from entrance) and Pickering Industrial Estate (0.4 miles from entrance) with buses to Scarborough, Malton and Helmsley. The nearest train station is Malton. The train station is 6 miles / 9.7 km from The Grange.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Kappa Cars by calling 01653 699999. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

We have a car park. Parking is free.

From the parking to the main entrance, there are 3 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

Arrival

Main entrance

The door is 840mm wide.

The main entrance has 3 steps.

The main door is side hung and manual.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have contrast markings on all glass doors and high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.

The Grange - Hallway

From the main entrance to reception, there are 3 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

A paved external area leads to the entrance of The Grange with the doorstep being 12cm in height with a depth of 33cm. The entrance door opens into the hallway area, hinged on the left with a width of 84cm.

The hallway is stone paved with doors leading to the kitchen, lounge, snug, cloakroom and utility room and staircase leading to the bedroom areas.

Lighting throughout the hallways, landing and staircase is motion sensored.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, floor standing lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are energy saving. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 14 steps.

All bedrooms are ensuite.

We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

We have bathrooms with a bath and overhead shower. The walls and the fittings have high colour contrast.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left and right.

Self catering kitchen

Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

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.

On the left of the hallway, two separate doors open into the kitchen. One hinged to the left, one hinged to the right. Both with a width of 77cm and step of 13cm down into the kitchen.

Worktop and kitchen island height at 91cm

Range-style oven with a multifunctional and fan oven. Access from both sides.

Ceramic hob with knob controls

Extractor fan

2 Microwaves – at a height of 150cm.

Kettle and toaster – on worktop.

Dishwasher.

Washer Drier.

Full height fridge hinged to the right.

Undercounter freezer with door hinged to the right.

Wine cooler with door hinged on the right.

Sink and right-hand drainer with twist turn mixer tap.

Drawers x 6 under counter housing cutlery and equipment.

Knife block on the worktop.

Most storage is at worktop height with wall mounted cupboards at 155cm high. A step stool can be provided to assist.

Dining table – two 179cm x 100cm. Height 79cm with 6 chairs, seat height 46cm and fitted bench seating measuring 335cm in length, 49cm depth and 49cm high.

Dresser – 91cm high, 165cm length and 45cm depth

From the kitchen to the games room, door opens into the kitchen with a width of 78cm hinged to the right.

Lounge

Lounge Area

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

On the right of the hallway, the right hinged door opens into the lounge. Width of 75cm with a slight step of 3cm high.

1 x four-seater sofa with removable cushions. Seat height 48cm.

2 x three-seater sofa with removable cushions. Seat height 50cm.

2 x comfy chairs with removable cushions. Seat height 48cm.

Nest of 3 portable coffee tables with heights of 39cm, 48cm and 58cm.

2 x coffee tables with height of 46cm.

Two drawer cabinet at height of 84cm and 1 drawer cabinet at height of 65cm.

SMART TV with DVD.

Electric fire – hearth is 160cm x 36cm x 5cm

Games Room

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

1 x four-seater sofa with removable cushions. Seat height 48cm

Console unit – height 50cm

Four coffee tables – heights 54cm (x2), 41cm and 31cm

Two stools – height 73cm

Table football – height 86cm

Snug

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

2 x two-seater sofa with removable cushions, space for 4 people. Seat

height 48cm

Book case with 5 shelves

Chest of drawers at a height of 74xm

Free space of at least 290cm x 160cm clear of doors and furniture

Electric Fire – hearth is 160cm x 36cm x 8cm

One step (13cm high) from the snug into the hallway with the door opening towards you (into the snug). Hinged to the right at a width of 70cm.

Utility Room

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 720mm wide, or more.

The door is 720mm wide.

Stacked washing machine and tumble drier

Sink height 93cm

From the utility room an external door (width 87cm) opens onto a small paved courtyard with 4 stone steps (15cm height each) leading onto the stoned rear parking area.

Cloakroom

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

Accessible from the hallway with a step of 11cm. Door opens into the room hinged to the left with a width of 62cm.

Toilet seat height 42cm & handbasin height 90cm

Getting around outside

Swim Spa

From the main entrance to the area, there is 1 step.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

For a list of more items, please go to https://www.scarboroughshopmobility.co.uk/.

You can hire mobility equipment from Scarborough Shop Mobility by calling 01723 369910.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Staff are available 24 hours a day.