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Blakemere Holiday Park

Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2EB

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Blakemere Holiday Park is located in the countryside in Northwich, Cheshire and offers camping and touring pitches , as well as luxury glamping pods.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: toilets, a shower, a laundry room, washing up facilities, drinking water facilities, a refuse compound and water and toilet disposal.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: reception, the accessible shower and toilet.
    • The following areas have stepped access: access to all glamping pods.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system, a manual wheelchair, panic alarm, an assistance dog spending area, a water bowl for assistance dogs, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: toilet frame seat, portable shower seat, ear defenders - child, ear defenders - adult.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Safety.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within the amenities block.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the amenities block.
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the amenities block.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the amenities block.

Camping and Caravanning

  • There are more than 10 pitches available.
  • There is step-free level access into the pitch area.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • Parking areas are available.
  • Electric hook-up points are available which are between 75cm and 120cm from ground level.
  • The access road around the site does not have designated crossing points.
  • Amenities and Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available: a toilet block, a shower block, shops, a spa, a playground, water and toilet disposal, pet-friendly facilities, a dog washing station, a laundrette, dish washing facilities, a hot tub, WiFi, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, wheelie bins and recycling facilities.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: reception, the accessible shower/toilet.
    • The following areas have stepped access: all glamping pods.
    • There is a twist/turn drinking water tap which is 92cm from the floor.
    • The sink is 86cm from the floor.
    • A lowered sink is not available.
    • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
    • The chemical waste disposal unit is 44cm from the floor.
    • The chemical waste disposal sink is 100cm from the floor.
    • A lowered sink is not available for the chemical waste disposal unit.
    • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
    • There is a dog shower area with a shower hose at 62cm off the floor.

Parking

  • The car park is located in front of the reception building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 100cm.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Access To (Reception)

  • The reception building is immediately to the left, upon entering the holiday park.
  • The journey time from the car park is approximately less than one minute.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance to the reception building.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located immediately to the right as you enter.
  • The journey time to this reception from the car park is approximately less than one minute.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 88cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Shop (In the Reception Building)

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the door threshold.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Signage is not provided.
  • Payment View
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
    • Payments are made at the reception desk.

Toilet with Adaptations (Within the Amenities Block - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side of the amenities block.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.

Shower with Adaptations (Within the Toilet with Adaptations in the Amenities Block)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located to the left hand side of the amenities block.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has a ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a flip-down seat, wall-mounted grab rails and dropdown rails.
    • The shower seat is 63cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The facility has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Family Shower Room)

  • The room surveyed is located within the amenities block.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer, a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table in the room.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is a 2cm lip at the door threshold.
    The height of the baby changing table is 81cm.

Laundry Room

  • The laundry room is located within the amenities block.
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Facilities within the room include a wash basin, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • There is a counter with a sink, both at a height of 92cm. The sink has a lever mixer tap.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, sports pitches, woodland and open countryside.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a washing up area, a dog walking field, a recreation field with goal posts.
  • Outdoor areas consist of loose chippings, gravel and rubber matting.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.
  • There is a 110cm wide gate to access the dog walking field, using a hatch lock. There is a bench in the dog walking field.
  • Playground View
    • There is a playground .
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, balancing and crawling.
    • Some outdoor areas can be muddy, following wet conditions.