Disabled Traveller visiting a craft centre
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: September 2021
I am a disabled person and a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
We approached down a pleasant country lane, but you will have to drive around a sharp bend to see the farm, (photo 1) then you can pull into the only one disabled space (photo 2). It is rather awkward to park correctly, and we shuffled a few times to line up correctly. If this space is full, the parking for other cars was along to next pull in area by farm entrance, but only a few spaces here. We had no problem pushing our wheelchair along a concrete pathway, (photo 3), then we entered the first little shop (photo 4) which had wooden furniture and other little Knick knacks to look at. (Photo 5) and these are high class gifts (photo 6) The next one had a variety of goods, a few handbags, purses, cushions a nice gifts. One of these little shops (photo 7) was a weaving studio with with its own loom (photo 8) with some items that had been produced on the loom. (Photo 9). There are two small but very attractive garden areas (photo 10) with picnic benches (photo 11) to use. There is a cafe , (photo 12) on the small side, just basic. Next to this is the toilet entrance (photo 13) with a bare basic toilet (photo 14) but it’s not a disabled toilet, so of course no grab rail or pull cord. Beyond the toilet is an attractive coffee shop, with just a little step (photo 15) to get you in, and then opposite is the exit path to get back to disabled bay. (photo 16). Our final thoughts A very interesting pleasant visit, well worth taking a look at. Disabled access is manageable for a wheelchair, but difficult if it was a scooter. If you can manage standing and taking a few steps, then we could recommend this visit to you.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
Most of the craft shops can be entered by a wheelchair, but tight, we walked in on my stick.
Parking & Transport
Poor
Just one bay, and it’s awkward to shuffle into, but other spots to park a few yards along country lane in farmyard area.
Accessible Toilets
Poor
No disabled toilet seen, just very basic toilets.
Staff
Good
The few we dealt with were very pleasant and willing to advice us.
