Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The residential, self-catering accommodation can cater for groups of up to 28 persons in 9 bedrooms.
There are 5 rooms with 2 bunk beds, 3 rooms with 4 bunk beds and 1 room with 6 bunk beds
There is currently no working lift between floors
There are also limited camping facilities on site. - There are 9 bedrooms in total.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: toilets, a bathroom, a shower, a kitchen, a lounge, a dining room, a laundry room and a utility room.
- The residential, self-catering accommodation can cater for groups of up to 28 persons in 9 bedrooms.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Clitheroe.
- 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 step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: ground floor.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
- The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: mobility scooter charging facilities.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: TerrainHopper - Off-road, 4x4 all-terrain wheelchair Paratreker All-Terrain - Non-motorised all-terrain wheelchair.
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- There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated safe space is located in one of the of the unused bedrooms on the first floor.
- The venue does not currently have a working lift and all bedrooms are on the first floor.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid Training, Customer Services Training.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located across the road, opposite the first accommodation entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is additional parking 15 metres away.
Entrance (Roadside)
- This entrance is located directly opposite the main parking area.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a key lock at a height of 96cm.
- 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 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- The first door leads into a garage that also houses a climbing wall facility.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Access To (Main Entrance)
- The distance from the first entrance door is 25m.
- The most accessible route has uneven surfaces, step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the accommodation.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key pad at a height of 140cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 100cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Bathroom with Adaptations
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, immediately to the right of the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 1m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 187cm (width) x 194cm (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 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever 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 41cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 64cm 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 twist/turn tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- The bathroom has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 176cm and 176cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
Standard Shower Facilities
- The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on the ground floor, after the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the showers.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- Additional features include: coat hooks.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Laundry Room (with Drying Area)
- The laundry room is located to the rear, near the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a clothes drying area just beyond the laundry room.
Lounge
- The lounge is located in the central part of the accommodation, with access from the kitchen and dining room.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is no TV.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located next to the lounge.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 87cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is available.
- The lowered work surface is 84cm from the floor.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 98cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is available.
- The lowered sink is 91cm from the floor.
- The sink has a twist/turn tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster, a freezer and a dishwasher.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Dining Room (Bowland Room)
- The dining room is located just off the main lounge at the rear of the accommodation.
- There is step-free level access into the dining 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 86cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is 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.
- This is a multi-function room that can be cleared and used for other activities.
Stairs (Staircase 1)
- The stairs surveyed are located in the central part of the accommodation, near to the kitchen and dining room.
- The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 12 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 24cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Bedroom (Quadruple Room - Pennine)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor to the right.
- The distance from the top of staircase 1 is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps, narrow openings and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are bunk beds in this room.
Standard Bedroom (Twin Room - Sykes)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, directly ahead of staircase 1.
- The distance from the top of staircase 1 is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors, narrow openings and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 66cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This room has bunk beds and adjoins the Fairsnape bedroom.
Standard Bedroom (Twin Room - Dunsop)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, opposite Whitendale.
- The distance from the top of staircase 1 is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings, manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium 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 51cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are bunk beds in this room.
Standard Bedroom (Twin Room - Brennand)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, next to Dunsop.
- The distance from the top of staircase 1 is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings, manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium 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 51cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are bunk beds in this room.
Standard Bedroom (Twin Room - Ashnott)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, next to Brennand.
- The distance from the top of staircase 1 is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings, manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium 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 51cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are bunk beds in this room.
Standard Bedroom (Twin Room - Langden)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
- The distance from the top of staircase 1 is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps, narrow openings and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium 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 51cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are bunk beds in this room.
Standard Bedroom (Quadruple Room - Whitendale)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, opposite Dunsop.
- The distance from the top of staircase 1 is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors, narrow openings, steps and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium 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 51cm from the floor.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Bathroom
- The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left.
- The distance from the top of staircase 1 is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps, narrow openings and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a waste bin.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- This is 1 of 3 shower rooms in this area.
Stairs (Staircase 2)
- The stairs surveyed are located near to the main entrance to the left.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 12 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 24cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Bedroom (Sextuple Room - Parlick)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor to the left.
- The distance from the top of staircase 2 is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings, manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 62cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
- The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are bunk beds in this room.
Standard Bedroom (Quadruple Room - Fairsnape)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left.
- The distance from the top of staircase 2 is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings, manual doors and steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This room has bunk beds and adjoins the Sykes bedroom.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right.
- The distance from the top of staircase 2 is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has narrow openings, steps and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 135cm (width) x 231cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 71cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the 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 42cm 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 82cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located on the first floor, to the right.
- The distance from the top of staircase 2 is 4m.
- The most accessible route has narrow openings, steps and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 65cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Outdoor Spaces (Outdoor Activity Areas)
- The following is available in this area: gardens.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass and paving slabs.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The lower garden areas.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have gates, uneven surfaces and narrow gaps.
