Accessibility Guide for Jasmine Cottage

Travel by public transport

You can get to Jasmine Cottage by bus and train.

There are buses from Kendal (567), Settle (581), and Lancaster (81). The nearest bus stop is in the Market Square approx' 161 meters away, there is a shelter nearby but not designated for buses. All buses can accommodate a wheelchair. Check with the transport website www.stagecoachbus.com The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from Jasmine Cottage.

The nearest train station is Oxenholme. The train station is 10 miles / 16.1 km from Jasmine Cottage.

Should you wish to catch the train the nearest station is Oxenholme, which is approximately 10 miles away by taxi. If you require a taxi Blue Star Taxi is an accessible taxi firm which can be pre-booked.

You can get a taxi with Blue Star Taxi by calling 01539723670. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

Path to main entrance

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

Main entrance

The main door is side hung and manual.

The main entrance has 1 steps.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, wall lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are halogen, LED and energy saving. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We have wi-fi free bedrooms, for visitors with electro-sensitivity.

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 12 steps.

We have bathrooms with a bath and overhead shower.

There are 3 first floor bedrooms, no ground floor bedrooms. The doors are all 710mm/28 inches wide. Furniture can be moved by visitors but not removed. There is a double, twin and single room. The twin room can be converted into super king. As there are three rooms a carer can easily be accommodated. In the double room the space next the the bed is 740mm/29 inches by 830mm/32.7 inches. The bed including mattress is 630mm/24.8 inches high. The space underneath the bed is 380mm/15 inches.

In the twin room the space next to the beds is 520mm/20.5 inches by 600mm/23.6 inches. The height of the beds including mattress is 640mm/25.2 inches. There is no space under the beds.

In the single room the width between the bed and wall is 1020mm/40.2 inches. The height of the bed including the mattress is 560mm/22 inches. The space underneath the bed is 310mm/12.2 inches.

All bedrooms are well lit with ceiling lights and side lamps.

The doors are wood mahogany, they contrast well with the neutral flooring.

The double and twin rooms both have double wardrobes. The single has a 280mm/11 inch non adjustable rail.

The floor throughout is a level short pile carpet.

There is one bathroom located on the first floor which has the following:

Step free, level access.

Door opening 710mm/28 inches wide.

Entrance to shower over a raised bath.

WC floor to seat 400mm/15.7 inches high.

Wash basin 800mm/34.5 inches high with a pedestal.

There are no hand/support rails.

The taps on both the bath and wash basin are pillar taps.

The room is well lit with a ceiling light.

 

Self catering kitchen

Ground Floor Kitchen

We have a separate kitchen and dining room. From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.

The route is 720mm wide, or more.

The door is 720mm wide.

The work surface is available with clear underspace and available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

From the main entrance to the dining room, there is level access. The route is 710mm wide, or more. The door is 800mm wide.

The dining room is situated on the ground floor with level entry from the porch. The opening door is 800mm/31.5 inches wide. The dining table has legs on each corner, there is space around the table for wheel chair. The space underneath the table has a height of 600mm/23.6 inches.

The kitchen is situated on the ground floor, it has level access from the dining room.

The door is 720mm/28.3 inches wide.

The work surface is 910mm/35.8 inches above the ground.

The door of the oven drops down and the handle is 740mm/29.1 inches above the floor. The hob and microwave are 910mm/35.8 inches above the floor.

Fridge freezer available, highest shelf in fridge 1540mm/60.6 inches and lowest drawer in freezer 350mm/13.8 inches.

The work surface is a small area as the eating area is 870mm/34.2 inches wide. There is one stool and one bar chair, both with no arms.

The wall cupboards containing glasses and crockery are 1350mm/53.1 inches high. We are unable to move items.

The kitchen provides a one and a half sink with a single mixed tap.

Kettle is cordless.

Kitchen is very well lit with 3 ceiling spot lights, 4 under cupboards and one in extractor hood.

The floor is level tiling.

Lounge

Main lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 710mm wide, or more. The door is 710mm wide.

The living room is situated on the ground floor, it is accessed through dining room, the door is 710mm/28 inches wide. There are patio doors to rear of the lounge with a step accessing the garden. The living room has 2 sofa's and 3 low level occasional tables. They are all easily movable. The television provides subtitles. The room is well lit there are 2 side lights and one ceiling light. The floor is level quick step livyn flooring with a slim rug in located in front of the fire place.

Rear Courtyard Garden

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

The garden is a crazy paved path patio it is flat but reached via a step from the lounge. The Patio door is 770 mm/30.3 inches wide. There is one table with five chairs with arms. There are no foot paths

Accessibility equipment

The cottage is in a private courtyard. Dogs can use this area for toileting. There is also grass areas within 500 yards.

You can hire mobility equipment from South Lakes Mobility by calling 01539 734600.