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The most accessible entrance has steps, a steep ramp/slope (which bypasses any steps) and manual doors.
This entrance is at the rear of the house.
There are 2 floors once inside.
Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
There is step-free access to the ground floor only once inside.
The first floor is only accessible by stairs.
There is restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
The following are also available: seating.
This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is at the Old Kitchen Tea Room. View information about this toilet (new tab)
There is a separate exit.
The exit has steps.
The entrance can be used to exit by visitors with limited mobility.

You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and soft toy.
You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: trampers. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
There are charges to borrow trampers.
There is a small charge for use of the trampers, unless you are a paid up member of Countryside.

From the visitor reception, turn right and follow the path for a short way before turning right.
The House will be straight in front of you, to the left of the Tea Room.
The route to the area is step-free level.
Path surfaces along the route are bonded gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
The steep ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with handrails on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
The handrails cover all steps.
Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the bell.
There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 95cm.
There is a second manual door which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 98cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
The tour takes approximately 45 minutes.
There is stepped access along the tour route.
The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via an information booklet.
There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
Tour information includes the following formats: information booklets, information board and BSL.
The tour has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There are chairs without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and carpet (deep pile).
Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.

The exit is located at the front of the building.
There is not step-free access at the exit.
There are 7 steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the right going down.
Steps are split with a resting area.
The handrail covers all steps.
The steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
There is a single manual door (with a locked extension leaf) which opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 51cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of more than 1.5cm.
Wheelchair users can use the ramp at the rear entrance to exit the building.