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Vindomora Country Lodges - Coria Lodge

Vindomora Country Lodges, Bridge End, Enchester, Durham, DH8 9JA

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is a ceiling track hoist in the bedroom with adaptations which covers the bed area.
    • The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
    • There is a shared bathroom with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: a bathroom, a lounge and a dining room.
  • 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.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: bed raisers and portable hoists. Please check in advance for charges and if you need to pre-book.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: a profile bed with a hybrid mattress.
    • View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
    • British Sign Language interpreters are not available.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Parking (Coria Lodge)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the entrance to the lodge.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right hand side of the lodge.
  • 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 access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 96cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 94cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a washing machine, a fridge, a dishwasher and a freezer.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a washing machine, a freezer and a dishwasher.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located to your left as you enter the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located ahead as you enter the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the rear right of the lodge.
    • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has twin beds.
    • The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 6cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • The hoist accesses the bed.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Standard Ensuite (Bedroom with Adaptations)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the lounge.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 6cm from the floor.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a terrace, which is accessed via a manual door.
  • The width of the terrace door opening 69cm.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right of the lounge area.
    • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 133cm (width) x 234cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • 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 rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 62cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 102cm and 162cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 57cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a low colour contrast.

Seating Area (Hot tub Patio)

  • The seating area is located to the rear of the lodge.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is a hot tub with a fixed ceiling hoist in this patio area.