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Pine Cliffs Resort - Albufeira - Pine Cliffs Village

Praia da Falesia, PO Box 644, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal, 8200-909

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Pine Cliffs Village)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in Yakuza Algarve by Olivier Restaurant.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in Yakuza Algarve by Olivier Restaurant.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located at poolside.

Parking (Pine Cliffs Village - Vehicular Entrance)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the square which is located immediately beyond the vehicular entrance to the resort.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of cobbles.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • There is a shuttle stop in this parking area.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Townhouse B60)

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is a public car park located at the Ocean Suites building.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

Building Access Point (Townhouse B60)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located at the front of the building.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at the access point.
    • There is one step at the access point.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 9cm.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • The gate opens away from you.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The gate has a high colour contrast.

Entrance (Townhouse B60)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, after the gate.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 12cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Kitchen, Diner and Lounge (Townhouse B60)

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located off the dining area, in the ground floor communal space.
    • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
    • A lowered work surface is not available.
    • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
    • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
    • A lowered hob is not available.
    • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
    • A lowered sink is not available.
    • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: stools.
    • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
    • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Dining Room View
    • The dining room is located in the ground floor communal space.
    • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is terrace area outside the dining area which has stepped access via a manual door.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm and the height of the step is 9cm.
  • Lounge View
    • The lounge is located on a mezzanine level between the ground and 1st floors.
    • There are 4 steps into the lounge.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
    • There is a TV.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Townhouse B60)

  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter, off the dining area.
  • The ground, mezzanine and 1st floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard (2nd) Bedroom (Townhouse B60)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the 1st floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has stepped access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has twin single beds.
    • The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a stool.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is a balcony, which is accessed via a manual door.
    • The width of the balcony door opening is 53cm.
    • The balcony is very small with no seating space.

Standard (2nd) Bathroom (Townhouse B60)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the 1st floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has stepped access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • The door has a key lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • 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.
    • The ensuite has a lowered bath with an overhead shower.
    • The bath has a twist/turn mixer control.
    • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Townhouse B60)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on a mezzanine level above the 1st floor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has stepped access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There are 4 steps into the bedroom.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a king bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a stool.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 71cm.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a shower with a step.
    • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Grounds (Pine Cliffs Village)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: gardens, walkways, grounds, a swimming pool and a restaurant.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac, paving slabs, cobbles and decking.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some buildings, the square at the main vehicular entrance and the pool (depending on the routes taken).
    • There are slopes on many of the paths throughout this part of the resort.
    • Most steps can be bypassed by taking alternative routes.
    • There are some areas where you have to walk along the road as there is no footpath.
    • Alternatively, guests can use the shuttle service.