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Smelt Mill Residential Centre

Trough Road, Dunsop Bridge , Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3BH

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • 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.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • 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.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • 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.
    • View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
    • 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

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • 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

  • Location and Access View
    • 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 .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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)

  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.