Entrance and Parking
The property offers step free level access throughout, including from the parking area to the main entrance and outdoor patio. On-site parking is available close to the cottage, with level concrete pathways supporting easy movement around the site.
Internal Layout and Circulation
Oak Cottage is designed with accessibility at its core, offering level access between all ground floor spaces and generous circulation throughout. Doorways and room layouts support wheelchair use and assisted mobility.
Living, Dining and Kitchen Area
The open plan living area is fully step free and designed for ease of movement. The accessible kitchen includes low height appliances, a wheel under hob and sink, and clear space for wheelchair manoeuvring. The dining and lounge areas are arranged to allow flexible seating and comfortable social use.
Ground Floor Accessible Bedroom and Wet Room
One ground floor bedroom is fully accessible and includes a profiling bed alongside a twin bed. A ceiling track hoist is installed to support transfers. This bedroom has direct access to a fully accessible wet room with a step free shower, grab rails and a wheel under wash basin. Optional equipment such as a shower chair, commode chair or shower bed is available on loan.
Additional Bedrooms
A second ground floor bedroom provides flexible sleeping arrangements and includes an en suite walk in shower. Upstairs, two further bedrooms each include their own en suite bathrooms, one with a bath and one with a walk in shower. These rooms are suitable for guests without step free requirements.
Bathroom
The accessible wet room is designed to support guests with higher mobility needs including direct ceiling hoist access from the ground floor accessible bedroom.
Outdoor Areas
The cottage includes a level patio area with garden seating and a private hot tub with hoist access. External pathways are level and suitable for wheelchair users, allowing access between the cottage and on-site facilities.
On-Site Facilities
Guests have access to a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room and accessible changing facilities within the Brickhouse Farm complex. The lakeside bistro offers on-site dining in an accessible setting.
Important Notes
Only the accessibility features and equipment listed are provided. Guests requiring additional specialist equipment or confirmation of suitability for specific needs should enquire in advance.
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