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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include :
  Dumfries House Cook School (Belling Hospitality Training Centre/Woodlands Restaurant)
  Dumfries House Outdoor Activity Centre (Tamar Manoukian Outdoor Activity Centre)
  Dumfries House Laundry Room (Prince’s Drawing School Dimplex Studio)
  Dumfries House Education Centre (Pierburg Education Centre).

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Cumnock.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Auchinleck.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 650cm (13ft 1in x 21ft 4in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible room entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is also standard parking at the side of the building, nearer the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front side of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Accessible Room Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).

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Level Change (Accessible Room Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, to the lower restaurant area.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading down beside reception.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 steps without handrails leading down beyond reception to the standard toilet.
  • There are a further 4 steps leading between the upper and lower parts of the restaurant.
  • There are 3 steps to rooms located beyond the restaurant.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located down to the rear of the building.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the restaurant entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further rooms.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 4.
  • There are 22 rooms in total.
  • There are 15 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 7 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible room entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • Some accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
  • There is level access leading to the accessible room in a separate building.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 17.
  • The width of the door is 88cm.
  • The height of the bed is 70cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 3cm (1in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • An adjoining room is not available.
  • Assistance dogs are not welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 235cm x 275cm (7ft 9in x 9ft).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • It is tied up and out of reach(higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There are not handrails available.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The flip down or fixed seat height is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is medium.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter, down beyond reception.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 1.