Access Statement for Garden Room, Oakham

This access statement does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with access needs, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our guests.

Introduction

Garden Room is a fully self-contained, detached single storey annex adjacent to the main property, double glazed with gas central heating. Sleeps up to 3 people plus 1 infant. The town centre of Oakham is only a 5 minute walk away.

We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any queries or require any assistance please phone 01572 757037 or email enquiries@gardenroom-oakham.co.uk.

Pre-Arrival

We have a basic website which offers information with an easy to use format
Bookings / enquiries can be made online, via email, letter or phone
All guests are provided with written directions to the annex
We can provide information in large print or Braille on request
The nearest train station is 1km away; there are accessible taxis at the station
We can arrange for shopping to be delivered in time for your arrival
The nearest RADAR toilet is in the Library approx 350m and Church Street approx 500m
The main bus stop is located on John’s Street approx 500m
The nearest Shop mobility is 9 miles away in Melton Mowbray – tel 01664 480677

Key Collection, Welcome and Car Parking

There is off road parking for 1 vehicle directly outside the property
The drive and walkway is blocked paved, flat and even
There is a slight incline to the drive from the road
This area is well lit at night by motion sensor lights
The key can be collected from the main property, which is next door

Entrance to Property

The main entrance is level entry and has NO handrail
There is a threshold of 23cm when entering
The door is 82cm wide and the door handle/lock is 105cm high
The front door opens outwards
There is a light switch on the right hand side which operates halogen spotlights
There is a large mat on the floor at the front door that is non slip
Level entry from the kitchen is a double multi paned door. These lead to an open plan lounge, dining area, bedroom and ensuite bathroom

Kitchen

The kitchen is 8'9 x 6'2
The floor surface is a vinyl wood effect
High levels of illumination recessed ceiling lights
Sink is 91cm high with lever taps
Fridge with small freezer, highest shelf in fridge 91cm
There is a front loading standard size washing machine
Wall-mounted Fire Blanket
There is an electric oven/grill and the door drops down
Two electric ring hob 91cm above the floor
Worktop is 91cm above the floor
There is a combination microwave located on top of the fridge freezer
Glasses and crockery can be moved from wall cupboards to lower cupboards, if required, please request this when booking

Lounge/dining area

The lounge and dining area is 14'3 x 9'2
There is a emergency exit fire glazed door 76cm wide
The flooring is light in colour, short pile fitted carpet
To the left is a two seater settee with cushions and all is non feather
There are 2 side tables
There is a widescreen digital television with remote control, subtitles, and a DVD player
There is a CD player
Lighting is natural daylight and by night levels are controlled by bright recessed ceiling lights, as well as 2 lamps
Furniture can be moved
The dining table (moveable side to side) has legs on each corner 120cm x 75cm x75cm
There is free space around the table
4 chairs leather effect upholstered seat pad and back rest (all moveable)

Bedroom

There is 1 bedroom which is 14'7 X 8'9
1 window and glazed door to side aspect
Internal door 77cm wide x 197cm high - hinged on the right
The floor surface is short pile fitted carpet
There is a zip link king size bed
The height of the bed from the top of the mattress to the floor is 450mm/17.7ins.
Furniture can be easily removed or rearranged
All bedding is white Egyptian cotton or percale
There is a non feather duvet
There are four non feather pillows but additional are available
Lighting is natural daylight and at night there are four bright halogen ceiling lights and a reading lamp available by the each side of the bed
Top glazed door to side aspect 76cm with two steps

Bathroom

This is accessed from the bedroom
The door is 74cm wide by 199cm high, with a lock
The toilet seat is 44cm high and 37cm wide
The hand wash basin inset into a vanity unit height is 92cm
The step into the shower cubicle is 34cm high
Width of the shower door being 42cm
Width of the shower unit is 89cm
The room also has a wall mounted heated towel rail
The floor surface is a vinyl wood effect
High levels of illumination recessed ceiling lights and additional task lighting over the mirror
All towels are cotton

Garden

Exiting from either the lounge door with is 76cm wide or the bedroom which is 76cm wide with 2 steps -3.5cm high, 89cm wide and 31cm deep
We have a paved patio area with a table and 4 chairs which is available for guests to use
A narrow gravel footpath leads to the bottom of the garden with a wooden garden bench and Lloyd loom chair and table
There is an exit route through a wooden gate leading to the front of the property

Additional Information

Assistance dogs are welcome
Good mobile phone reception
We have a ‘no smoking policy’
All areas in the annex have good colour contrast between the floor, doors and walls. Doors and doorframes are white and walls are light in colour
The nearest General Hospital with an A&E unit and walk in NHS is 2 miles away and the nearest Doctor’s surgery is 1 mile
Further information is in the welcome folder.

Contact Information

Address:   Garden Room, 10 Uppingham Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JD
Telephone:   01572 757037
Fax:   same as above
Email:   enquiries@gardenroom-oakham.co.uk
Website:   http://www.gardenroom-oakham.co.uk/
Emergency number:   01572 757037 or 07985 187212
Hours of Operation:   Open year round
Local Carers:   Contact Rutland County Council 01572 722755
Local Equipment Hire:   Rutland Mobility 01664 500545
Local Accessible Taxi:   Berridge Taxis 01572 756088
Local public transport numbers:
National Rail Enquires 08457 48 49 50
Bus 0870 608 2608

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve. If you have any comments please phone 01572 757037 or email enquiries@gardenroom-oakham.co.uk