Access Statement for Bank Farm Holiday Bungalows

At Bank Farm there is a complex of 38 holiday bungalows, most of which are privately owned.

We currently own ten self-catering holiday bungalows which are available to rent. Nine of the bungalows have between two and five steps leading up to the front door. Bungalows with three or more steps have been equipped with a hand rail on the right as you descend the steps. No internal adaptations have been made.

The tenth bungalow has been extensively adapted to accommodate people with a range of disabilities, including wheelchair users and those with visual impairment. Specific adaptations are listed below:-

• Level Tarmac parking & reversing area; designated bay at rear of bungalow.

• Ramped access from carpark on flag pathway.
  
• Level platform at external doorway, with threshold depth of 6mm. Wide 765mm uPVC door directly into living area.
  
• Level ground floor accommodation with doors 750mm wide to all areas.
  
• Kitchen has both low and standard level work surfaces. Sink is at an intermediate height, with insulated underside. Oven has low level controls. Contrasting colours used for appliances.
  
• Twin bedroom has a single bed with mattress 480mm above floor - standard wheelchair height. Second bed is a fold-up zedbed, to maximise on space for single occupancy by wheelchair user.
  
• Bathroom & WC with wheel-in shower. Left-sided transfer to toilet & shower seat. Large basin suitable for stripwash. Sliding door; grabrails fitted throughout.
  • Lounge has a chair with mechanical lifting seat to help to a standing position.
    • All switches and power points in above areas are 900 - 1200mm above floor.
      • Double bedroom has not been adapted.
        • Dogs welcome.
          

• Nearest town/city: Swansea - 16 miles/25 kilometres.
  
• Two-hourly bus service from Horton village 8am - 7pm Monday - Saturday.

Access statement for Bank Farm Holiday Park.

• All static caravans are privately owned.
  
• Touring pitches are either grass or hard standing. All have parking for one car adjacent to caravan.
  
• Tent pitches are all grass. All have parking for one car adjacent to tent.
  
• Large centrally situated shower & toilet block with ramped access. Mens' and womens' W.C. (2 of each) adapted for wheelchair use with grabrails.
  
• Separate wheel-in shower cubicle for male & female.
  
• Level access to bar/restaurant area & coffee bar/conservatory. Waitress service available.
  
• Swing doors with no sill at entrance to main facilities. Matwell in porchway.
  
• Public payphone available. Good coverage for Orange mobile network.
  
• Large carpark adjacent to main facilities - no designated bays for wheelchair users.

• Ramped access to outdoor heated swimming pool.

• Level access to unisex W.C. in bar area, fully adapted for wheelchair use.
  
• Ramped access to shop and launderette - delivery of provisions by arrangement.
  • Tarmac roads with speed bumps - avoidable by using grass verges.
    
  • Assistance dogs welcome.

• Nearest town/city: Swansea - 16 miles/25 kilometres.
  
• Two-hourly bus service from Horton village 8am - 7pm Monday - Saturday.