Venue Description

Mellwaters Barn Cottages are centrally placed in the North Pennine Area of outstanding Natural Beauty, The cottages were designed by a wheelchair user who understands the problems of accessibility. The access to the cottages is exceptionally good and the purpose built footpaths make the farm accessible too so that everyone can enjoy the magnificent views.

Accessibility

Mellwaters Barn has been rated under the National Accessible scheme as suitable for: Older and less mobile guests Part-time wheelchair users Assisted wheelchair users With our personal experience with dealing with disabilities we take great pleasure in welcoming people who may be in a wheelchair or just less able to walk without help. The cottages were designed by a wheelchair user who understands the problems of accessibility. The access to the cottages is exceptionally good and the purpose built footpaths make the farm accessible too so that everyone can enjoy the magnificent views. Level entry access to all cottages All doorways 850 to 900 mm wide. All rooms in Blue Tit and Kingfisher have at least 1500 mm turning circle Through lifts in Blue Tit and Kingfisher Stairlift in Wren Blue Tit and Kingfisher kitchens adapted for wheelchair users with access under hob and sink, work surfaces and oven at wheelchair useable height. Assistance Dogs for Disabled Visitors are welcome in Blue Tit Cottage by prior arrangement. All beds are profiling and can be raised by 7.5 or 15 cm. Reclining chairs in Blue Tit and Kingfisher. Blue Tit has a level entry wet room. Ceiling hoists in bathrooms of Kingfisher and Wren. Movable grab rails available for use in all cottages positioned to meet individual requirements, rather than fixed grab rails which are often very restricting. Additional equipment available on request including mobile hoists, shower chairs, toilet seats etc. A list of equipment for our less mobile visitors is available on request. DISABILITY EQUIPMENT ALL FREE OF CHARGE BUT YOU MUST LET US KNOW YOUR REQUIREMENTS WHEN YOU BOOK

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.mellwatersbarn.co.uk/disability-features

Awards List

RICS Awards 2006- North East- Special commendation certificate. Visit England 4 star Gold Award Visit England National Accessible scheme suitable for guests, Older and less mobile, Part-time wheelchair users, Assisted Wheelchair users and Independent wheelchair users.

Toilets

Information about the toilets has not been added for this venue.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

We do welcome assistance dogs in our Cottages but we ask that you let us know prior to coming.