Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This is the larger of the three glamping pods available.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom.
- 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 Preston (if arriving from the South).
- The nearest train station is Lancaster (if arriving from the North).
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: bath mats and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness, First Aid Training.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located next to the accommodation, on the right side.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access To (Key Safe and Front Entrance)
- There is key safe located on the side wall of the accommodation by the parking space.
The key safe is 154cm high.
Alternative arrangements can be made to collect the keys if required by guests. - The distance from the parking space to the key safe is 1m.
- The most accessible route has manual gates, step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access from the key safe and parking space to the front door.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The gate is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The gate has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a small 1cm high lip where the paving slabs begin.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the front, left side of the accommodation.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 94cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the right side after entering the accommodation.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a dishwasher, a toaster, a kettle and a fridge freezer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lounge (with Dining Area)
- The lounge is located to the left side after entering the accommodation.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Bedroom
- The bedroom surveyed is located beyond the lounge area.
- The distance from the entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is a shallow 1cm lip to enter the bedroom.
- The width of the door opening is 114cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 25cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a desk.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are two additional bunk beds in the bedroom.
Standard Ensuite
- 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 61cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 116cm (width) x 127cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- The toilet seat has a low visual 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, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The toilet seat is 41cm high.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Seating Area (Patio and Private Garden)
- The seating area is located outside, to the left side of the accommodation.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has uneven surfaces and steps.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- There is a fire pit, barbecue and log store in the private garden.
