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Wine and Books by the Sea Algarve Resort - Food and Drink

Herdade dos Salgados, Rua Boca da Alagoa, Lt1, Fase 2, Algarve, Portugal, 8200-424

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on levels 0 and 1, in the male and female standard toilets and in Primadonna Restaurant.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on levels 1 and 2, next to the spa pool, within the spa, gym and indoor pool changing rooms, next to the pool bar, within Coco's Restaurant and in Primadonna Restaurant.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located within the spa, gym and indoor pool changing areas.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the level 1 and Primadonna toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located next to the pools.

Food and Drink (Internal - Moby Dick, Piano Bar and Cover)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Moby Dick is located on level 1.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 185cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Counters include: service counters.
    • Some of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • 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: chairs without armrests.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is step-free access to the external seating area via the doors located either side of the restaurant.
    • There is stepped access to the external seating area via the doors located at the rear of the restaurant.
    • There are chairs with armrests in the external seating area.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 2 View
    • The Piano Bar is located in the lobby.
    • 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 open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 110cm.
    • Menu types include: countertop and mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not 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 due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 3 View
    • Cover is located on level 2.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 108cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Menu types include: handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • 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: chairs without armrests.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Food and Drink (Internal - Aji and Terrace of Memories)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Aji is located to the left of the lobby.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Menu types include: handheld and mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • 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: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: 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 were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 2 View
    • Tasca De Memories (Terrace of Memories) is located to the left of the lobby.
    • 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 a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 91cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 109cm.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • 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: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height 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 due to the use of large glazed walls.

Food and Drink (External - Tiki Pool Bar, Coco's, Primadonna and Mar Club)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Tiki Pool Bar is located next to the main pool.
    • 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 open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 120cm.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 2 View
    • Coco's is located at the rear of the pool area.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
    • There is ramped and stepped access into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • There are 2 steps.
    • There are no handrails.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The ramp bypasses the steps.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • The doors are easy to open.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The manual doors are accessed by the ramp.
    • There is an automatic door, 108cm wide, accessed by the steps only.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 110cm.
    • Menu types include: handheld and mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • 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: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 3 View
    • Primadonna is located to the right of the grounds.
    • There is a key pad 130cm high to open the gate that accesses a bridge to cross for access to Primadonna.
    • The most accessible route has a steep slope.
    • 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 open towards you.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 110cm.
    • During opening hours, a member of staff opens the doors for guests.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Menu types include: handheld and mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • 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: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • 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 due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 4 View
    • Mar Club is located to the right of the grounds when exiting the building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • Access into this area is via a step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • At the entrance there are logs which cause a step/larger threshold and also an uneven surface.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 180cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 110cm.
    • Menu types include: handheld and mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.

Toilet with Adaptations (Primadonna - Female - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the restaurant.
    • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 219cm (width) x 219cm (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 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above 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 45cm 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 55cm 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 87cm 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 90cm from the floor.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror which is angled for ease of use.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.