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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • The Seacote Hotel was built by Lord Lonsdale after the arrival of the railway in 1849 making St. Bees a popular tourist destination.
  • There are 70 bedrooms in total.
  • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
  • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is St Bees.
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• 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, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the lower level bedrooms.
  • The following areas have stepped access: internal access to the bars, restaurant and function rooms.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed via a standard lift, a stair lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, bath mats, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located en route to rooms 1-12.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The male step-free toilet facilities are located in the foyer area.
  • The female toilet facilities are located in the foyer area.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the sports bar.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located inside the female toilets in the foyer.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located before the main entrance gate to the hotel, and is a shared facility.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 360cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m from the hotel reception.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Hotel guests are invited to collect a parking permit from reception to use this car park. Guests who require, can park (by arrangement) next to the hotel entrance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • Guest permits can be allocated on check-in.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located next to the hotel.
  • The name of the car park is St Bees Beach Car park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located to the left side of the hotel, through the entrance gates.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not 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 no handrails.
• The ramp bypasses the step.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is unmarked.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 10cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
• They Key fob/card reader is used outside of normal hotel hours.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 70cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The doors are easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 134cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located on the right side as you enter the hotel.
• The distance from the entrance is 10m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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.

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Standard Bedroom (Villa 2)

• The bedroom surveyed is located through the doors in the foyer.
• The distance from reception is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
• The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm.
• The bedroom has a single bed and a double bed.
• The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
• The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, an armchair, a sofa, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk, an additional single bed and a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a balcony, which is accessed via a manual door.
• The width of the balcony door opening 68cm.
• There is stepped access outside.

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Standard Ensuite (Villa 2)

• There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
• The ensuite door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 64cm.
• Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the ensuite are 190cm (width) x 140cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
• The lateral transfer space is 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
• The ensuite has a waste bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The ensuite has a shower with a step.
• There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
• The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
• There is no shower seat.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the lobby, next to reception.
• The distance from reception is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located centrally, throughout the hotel and to the restaurant and function room/s.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground, upper ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Bedroom (Room 402)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the fourth floor.
• The distance from reception is 14m.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
• The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm.
• The bedroom has twin beds.
• The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
• The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Ensuite (Room 402)

• There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
• The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 64cm.
• Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the ensuite are cm (width) x cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
• The ensuite has a waste bin.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
• There is no shower seat.

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Eating and Drinking (Beachcomber Bar)

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• Location and Service View
  • This bar can be reached internally via the stepped access from reception, or external doors via a slight ramp on both sides of the bar (on request).
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
  • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld and available on a board.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The counter is located at the side of the room.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Eating and Drinking (Sports Bar)

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• Location and Service View
  • This bar can be reached via the stepped access from reception, through the Beachcomber Bar, or external doors via slight ramp on both sides of the bar (on request).
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
  • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld and available on a board.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The counter is located in the centre of the room.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 104cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (To Headlands Restaurant)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of the reception.
• This lift is a chair stair lift.
• The distance from reception is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor and restaurant are accessed by this lift.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The lift seat is 48cm from the floor.

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Eating and Drinking (Headlands Restaurant)

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• Location and Access View
  • The restaurant is located on the upper ground floor, to the right side of the foyer.
  • The most accessible route has a stair lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • On request, motorised wheelchair users can access the restaurant via the steep, external ramp.
• Service View
  • This area has buffet counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus are handheld.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • 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 which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Adams Suite - Function Room/s)

• The lift surveyed is located to the far left of the foyer.
• This lift is a chair stair lift.
• The distance from reception is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor and Adams Function Room/s are accessed by this lift.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The lift seat is 48cm from the floor.

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Room (Adams Suite - Function Room Left)

• The room is located ahead after the stairs.
• The distance from reception is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a stair lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors are easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 144cm.
• There are wall dividers between the rooms.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout of the this room will change depending on the event.

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Room (Adams Suite - Function Room Central)

• The room is located ahead and to the right, after the stairs.
• The distance from reception is 24m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a stair lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors opens towards you.
• The doors are easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 144cm.
• There are wall dividers between the rooms.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout of the this room will change depending on the event.

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Room (Adams Suite - Function Room Right)

• The room is located ahead and to right after the stairs, via the central function room.
• The distance from reception is 32m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a stair lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are wall dividers between the rooms.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout of the this room will change depending on the event.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located en route to rooms 1-12.
  • The distance from the reception is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.