Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This is one of the accommodation options at The Tranquil Otter. The lodge is located on a nature reserve with a private lake.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Carlisle.
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Getting In and Around
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- 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: the entrances to the lodge.
- The following areas have stepped access: the hot tub.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, an electric scooter, bed raisers, bath mats, raised toilet seats, a water bowl for assistance dogs, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
Parking
- The car park is located in front of the accommodation.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the lodge.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- There is a key pad at a height of 120cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- There is a single gate before the entrance ramp. The gate has an opening width of 120cm.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located straight ahead, after entering.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- The hob is 92cm from the floor.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and dishwasher.
Lounge (with Dining Area)
- The lounge is located straight ahead and to the right, past the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- The double doors leading to the outside seating area have an opening width of 115cm.
Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (King Size)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located off the lounge, to the right hand side.
- 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.
- The width of the door opening is 67cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 16cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 66cm.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- 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 and a coat hook.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located off the lounge, to the left hand side.
- 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.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 210cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The bathroom has a waste bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a wheel in shower and a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 54cm.
- The bath controls are lever mixer.
- 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 and a wall-mounted grab rail.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Super King / Twin)
- The bedroom surveyed is located off the lounge, to the left hand side.
- 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.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 16cm 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 sofa, wardrobes for seated users and bedside plug sockets.
Outdoor Seating Area (with Hot Tub and Lake Access)
- The seating area is located through a set of double doors off the lounge.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the garden and lakeside jetty.
- The following areas have stepped access: the hot tub.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.