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Penfro
111 Main Street, Pembroke, SA71 4DB, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK.
Tel : 01646 682753
Penfro is the Welsh word for Pembroke
ACCESS STATEMENT
Approach
Penfro is situated on the main road that passes through Pembroke town centre.
There is signage available at the front of the property.
Further information on our location and on local
transport facilities is available on the
How to find us page of the website; www.penfro.co.uk
Parking
There is space available for parking outside the main entrance on
a lay by area, off the side of the road.
There is also a small car park directly opposite Penfro
on the other side of the road.
Parking is free.
Unfortunately Penfro has no influence over the use of
these parking facilities.
Main Entrance
From the pavement, there are 4 flagstone steps up to the
main entrance door,they measure 180mm high, 220mm high,
170mm high and 160mm high consecutively.
There is no handrail and nosings are not highlighted.
The main entrance has a clear opening width of 990mm and no threshold.
There is a bell for alerting assistance at the front door set at 1340mm high.
There is a temporary ramp available for use, however, it is very steep.
Hallway and stairs
The hallway is well lit and manoeuvrability is good.
Flooring is slip resistant and level throughout.
There is seating and a range of desks available in this area.
To reach the dining room and terrace there are 21 steps.
There are 11 steps down to the terrace and a further 10 steps
down to the kitchen and dining area.
There is no lift available.
Steps measure 130mm-140mm high, 310mm deep and 750mm wide.
There is a wooden handrail situated on the right hand side (descending).
The stairs consist of carpet and nosings are not highlighted.
Lighting is provided over the stairs.
Terrace
The door out to the terrace from the landing has a clear opening
of 750mm wide (inward opening door).
There is a threshold of approximately 60mm over the door.
The terrace consists of a level and even slabs.
There is seating available including chairs with firm back support
and arms and tables with legs positioned at the corners.
Outside lighting is available.
There are approximately 18 steps leading down from the terrace to the
rest of the garden. The steps are inconsistent and very uneven.
There is no handrail and nosings are not highlighted.
Kitchen/dining room
Note: for anyone who is unable to access the stairs down to the dining room,
breakfast can be served in rooms or on the terrace.
This service is also offered to people who are
able to use the stairs; however in that instance
there would be a small charge.
There is a clear entry way of 1130mm wide into the kitchen/dining room.
Flooring is consists of flagstones and is level throughout.
Manoeuvrability is fair.
Lighting is adequate and colour contrasting is good.
The table style provides room for up close seating without leg obstruction.
Chairs with firm back support and arms are available.
Table service is provided.
There is also access to a patio area from the kitchen.
The doorway has a clear opening width of 960mm wide;
there is a step of 90mm high and a threshold of 30mm high.
The patio area is level and even with a slab surface.
Stairs to bedrooms
To reach the first floor bedrooms there are 11 steps, then a right turn,
2 steps, then another right turn and a further 11 steps.
There is no lift available.
Steps measure 130-140mm high, 320mm deep and 1420mm wide.
There is a wooden handrail situated on the right hand side (ascending).
The stairs consist of wood and carpet, nosings are not highlighted.
Lighting is provided over the stairs.
Pembroke room (double room with en-suite)
The doorway has a clear opening of 880mm wide.
The handle is a knob style handle with lock and key.
They contrast well and are set at 1200mm high.
Flooring consists of carpet and is level throughout.
Colour contrasting in the room is fair.
Lighting is adequate with additional bedside lamps provided.
Light switches are approximately 1500mm high.
Manoeuvrability in this room is fair.
The bed is approximately 640mm high.
Storage is available at a range of heights.
Furniture handles are not ideal in terms of their colour
contrasting and style for gripping.
There is a cordless kettle and tea/coffee making facilities available in this room.
A chair with firm back support and arms is available.
Pembroke room en-suite
Transition into the bathroom is level from the bedroom.
The doorway has a clear inward opening of 760mm wide.
The handle is a knob with a lock and key.
Flooring consists of carpet.
There is a good contrast between the bathroom suite and walls.
Lighting is adequate.
There are bath facilities with a hand held shower head available.
There is a step up to the bath from the rest of the bathroom,
the step is 200mm high. The step into the bath (bath height) is 460mm high.
The bath taps are lever action.
There are no grab rails in this bathroom.
The toilet seat is situated at approximately 400mm high and the
flush is a pull cord with large toggle.
The toilet roll and a bin are within reach of the toilet.
The sink is a basin with side legs at a height of 860mm
and has lever action taps.
Burgundy room (double room with separate WC)
The Burgundy room has a bath and sink within the bedroom
and a separate private toilet across the landing.
The doorway has a clear opening of 940mm wide.
The handle is a contrasting knob style handle with lock and key.
Flooring consists of carpet and is level throughout.
Colour contrasting in the room is fair.
Lighting is adequate with additional bedside lamps provided.
Light switches are approximately 1400mm high and contrast well to the walls.
Manoeuvrability in this room is fair.
The bed is approximately 650mm high.
Storage is available at a range of heights.
Furniture handles are not ideal in terms of their colour contrasting
and style for gripping.
There is a cordless kettle and tea/coffee making facilities available in this room.
A chair with firm back support and arms is available.
There is a writing desk available.
There are bath facilities with a hand held shower head
available within the bedroom.
The step into the bath (bath height) is 620mm high.
The bath taps are twist action.
The sink is a basin with at a height of 860mm and has twist action taps.
There are no grab rails.
Burgundy room-private WC
The private WC for this bedroom is approximately 8m away from the
bedroom on the other side of the landing.
Transition into the WC is level from the bedroom.
The doorway has a clear inward opening of 740mm wide.
The handle is a knob with a bolt lock.
Flooring consists of carpet.
There is a good contrast between the bathroom suite and walls.
Lighting is adequate.
The toilet seat is situated at approximately 420mm high and
the flush is lever action.
The toilet roll is within reach of the toilet.
There are no grabrails available.
Morning room
The morning room is a twin room with a sink.
This room may be classed as the least accessible for mobility impaired
people due to the fact that the private bathroom for this
room is situated up a flight of 22 steps.
The stairs measure 850mm wide, 300mm deep and 140mm-170mm high.
There is a handrail on the left hand side (ascending).
If you would like more details on this room and bathroom facilities
please contact us and we will be happy to discuss this with you further.
Other information
Assistance dogs are welcome
Assistance with luggage can be provided.
Checking in/out times can be flexible with prior notice.
Please discuss during the booking process.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for with
appropriate notice (at booking).
All Mobile phone networks are available in the area,
there are occasionally some dead spots in the house.
Fire alarms are audible only, however owners do recognise
that some people may have specific requirements and
advise guests to discuss this at the earliest
convenience to ensure that mutually satisfactory procedures
are put in place in the event of an emergency.
Any reasonable requests can be discussed / arranged at booking.
Last updated May 2007