Accessibility Guide for Will's Tree House, Winchcombe Farm

Travel by public transport

Our tree house is only accessible by car or taxi due to our remote location.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Ambassador Cars by calling 01295 25 22 22. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with Banbury Taxi Service by calling 01295 272722. 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.

There is car parking next to the gated entrance of the treehouse. This leads to a ramp to the main entrance of the treehouse. There are two steps up to the main door and a low threshold at the entrance. Access is also possible through the French windows (to avoid the steps) across a low threshold (10 cm). From the parking to the main entrance, there are 2 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there are 2 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The door is 7000mm wide.

The main entrance has 1 steps.

Will’s Tree House is accessed via a ramp that is suitable for wheelchair users. There is one small step up (about 10cms) to enter through the French doors or two steps up to enter through the front door. The hot tub can be entered into at ground level (a glass gate partitions this off for safety). There are two steps up from the main living space to the kitchen, which have grab rails each side.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps, desk or table lamps, spot lights and natural daylight.

Lights are halogen, LED and energy saving. Some lights can be controlled independently.

TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

No bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We can give details of our cleaning products on request. We do not allow pets on site.

We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 1 steps.

We have bathrooms with a bath and overhead shower. The shower has a handrail.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.

Self catering kitchen

Will's Treehouse

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

From the main entrance to the kitchen, there are 2 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

From the main entrance to the dining room, there are 2 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

The main entrance leads straight into the kitchen. There are two steps down into the main living area.

Lounge

Will's Tree House Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there are 2 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are two steps down into the main living area, with handrails each side.

Woodland area

From the main entrance to the gardens, there are 4 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

The route is sloped.

You can access the woodland area from the side gate entrance, which is level, or down 5 steps from the rear deck of the tree house.

Terrace

Tree House decking area

To get to a table, there is 1 step.

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

There is a low threshold from the kitchen (main entrance) onto the decking area

Hot tub

From the main entrance to the area, there are 5 steps.

There is a glass door to allow you to step down into the hot tub without having to go up or down any steps.

Accessibility equipment

Shower stool

Toilet frame

Portable ramp

Registered assistance dogs can go to the toilet anywhere in the grounds, but please clear up after your dog as children play in all the areas. No other dogs are allowed on site.

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

A long extension cable will be required

You can hire mobility equipment from Mobility Hire by calling 0800 111 6234.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

The owners live on site.