Access Guide
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the left when entering via the Las Villas entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left when entering via the Las Villas entrance and on floor 2 to the left when exiting the lift.
Las Villas Entrance - Floor 1
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to the first floor of Las Villas.
Las Villas Reception - Floor 1
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Location
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- The reception is located on the right when entering via the Las Villas entrance.
- The distance from the Las Villas entrance is 2m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
- The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The door to the reception is 86cm wide.
Food and Drink (Las Villas Bar and Restaurant - Floor 1)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- Las Villas Bar and Restaurant is located on floor 1 of Las Villas, to the right when entering the Las Villas entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 190cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a bar.
- The surface height is 109cm.
- Menu types include: handheld.
- The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
Toilet with Adaptations (Las Villas Reception - Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the left when entering via the Las Villas entrance.
- The distance from the Las Villas entrance is 4m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 169cm (width) x 263cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on top of the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 94cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 143cm from the floor.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Lift (Las Villas - Floor 1 to Floor 2)
- The lift surveyed is located on the left when entering via the Las Villas entrance.
- The distance from the Las Villas entrance is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Food and Drink (Las Villas - Floor 2 - Nub)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- Nub is located on floor 2 of Las Villas.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 216cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the outdoor seating which serves aperitifs.
- The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
Las Villas Pool - Ground Floor
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Pool 1
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- The pool is located on the ground floor of Las Villas.
- Access to the ground floor is via steps from the main reception or via multiple ramps and slopes from the villas.
- This is an outdoor pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests, sun loungers and relaxation beds.
- There is an emergency alarm poolside.
- The pool has step-free access via slope.
- The pool is staffed at all times.
- Additional facilities include: poolside showers.
