Access Guide
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located in the main reception lobby on floor 2 (male and female), on floor 1 next to the lagoon pool and Le Bistrot Provencal Restaurant (female) and at the rear of the main pool (male and female).
- The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
- Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor 1, next to the lagoon pool and Le Bistrot Provencal Restaurant.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located next to the main pool.
Pools (Main, Lagoon and Jacuzzi's)
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Pool 1
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- The main pool is located on floor 2, to the rear of the lobby.
- There is step-free access via a slight slope to access the pool from the lobby.
- 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: sun loungers and relaxation beds.
- There is an emergency alarm poolside.
- Access into the water is via 7 steps.
- There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a manual hoist.
- The pool has a lifeguard on duty at peak times only.
- Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi, poolside showers and a bar.
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Pool 2
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- The lagoon pool is located on floor 1.
- There is step-free access via ramp and a slight slope to access the pool from the hotel using the accessible floor 1 entrance.
- This is an outdoor pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces.
- Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
- There is an emergency alarm poolside.
- Access into the water is via 7 steps.
- There is a central handrail.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The steps have some clear markings.
- The pool has a lifeguard on duty but not at all times.
- Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi and a bar.
- There is a jacuzzi located to the rear of the Lagoon Pool.
- There are uneven surfaces and step-free access via a slight slope to access the jacuzzi.
- There is stepped access into the Jacuzzi.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 2 - Main Pool - Female - No Transfer Space)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located next to the main pool on floor 2.
- The distance from the main entrance is 58m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has slight slopes.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
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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 inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is a second door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- 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 175cm (width) x 252cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- 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 a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- 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 high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 61cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 98cm 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 112cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 139cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Lagoon Pool / Le Bistrot Provencal - Female - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1, next to the lagoon pool and Bistrot Provencal Restaurant.
- The distance from the accessible floor 1 entrance is 18m.
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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.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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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 87cm.
- 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 144cm (width) x 228cm (depth).
- There is not 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 79cm (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 a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 42cm 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 high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 51cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 80cm 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 low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 141cm 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 is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
