Access Guide
Leisure Facilities Introduction
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Leisure Facilities Information
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- The leisure facilities are located on the ground floor, to the rear of the hotel.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- This hotel is located on the outskirts of Rotherham, just off Junction 33 of the M1. The hotel is located on the A630.
- This hotel has a car park which is free for all users.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel.
- The nearest bus stop is located on the opposite side of the A630, approximately 350 metres from the hotel.
- For more information on buses in South Yorkshire please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Rotherham.
- Rotherham Station is situated in the centre of Rotherham, located approximately 4km from the hotel. There are bus and taxi routes to the hotel from the station.
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Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- Staff receive deaf awareness training.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located at the rear of the hotel.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Parking
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Parking
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- The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off West Bawtry Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 490cm x 490cm (16ft 1in x 16ft 1in).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Comments
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- Please register your car at reception to gain free parking.
Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 137cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played in the reception area, bar area and throughout the leisure areas.
- There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Saturday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Sunday 06:30 - 22:00.
Entrance (Leisure Facilities)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance, leading to the leisure facilities reception area.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Reception (Leisure Facilities)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the leisure facilities entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the leisure facilities entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Comments
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- A portable hearing loop can be requested from the main reception desk of the hotel.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located at the rear of the reception area.
- The fitness suite is 14m (15yd 11in) from the leisure facilities entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 130cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- There is a sauna and a steam room located at the rear of the pool area.
Changing Area (Male)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located just before the reception desk.
- The changing area is approximately 14m from the leisure facilities entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 2m from reception.
- There is step free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers, an accessible toilet, standard toilets and baby change facilities.
- This is a male changing area.
- Similar female changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is step free access to the shower facilities.
- Fixed.
- The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
- A shower chair is available.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available.
- Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet(s).
Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Area - Male - Left Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the male changing area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the changing area entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 215cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).