Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Culloden Estate Hotel.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ards-and-north-down-borough-council/access-guides/culloden-estate-hotel
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
- This venue is situated in Crawfordsburn.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Thursday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Friday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
Opening Times (Treatment Times)
- Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 7in) from the Spa Accessible Entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open by revolving.
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Reception to Spa Area)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading from the main reception to the spa.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- This can be overcome by using the Spa accessible entrance.
Outside Access (Spa Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
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Comments
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- Contact the venue in advance to use this entrance.
Level Change (Spa Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Spa Reception)
- The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Spa Accessible Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the building.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Zest)
- The following information is for the bar.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is available from the bar.
- Full table service is available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 18m (20yd) from the spa accessible entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 5 steps.
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Comments
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- There is an electronic hoist available for wheelchair users to access the pool.
Level Change (Swimming Pool, Changing Areas, Bar and Treatment R)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the pool.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the right as you enter.
- The fitness suite is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
- There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 180cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes resitance machines and free weights.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Level Change (Fitness Suite)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the fitness suite.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes steps.
Lift (Swimming Pool and Changing Areas)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the pool.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The lift is 15m (16yd) from Spa Accessible Entrance.
- The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 145cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rail.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd) from the spa accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located next to the bar.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 300cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 10in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 220cm (7ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 12m (13yd) from the spa accessible entrance.
- The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the swimming pool via lift.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the right of reception.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the standard changing room.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the standard changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the spa accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.