Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 40 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- There are 4 bedrooms with adaptations.
- All of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- 4 bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: toilets and a dining room.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest step-free train station is Blantyre.
- The nearest bus station is East Kilbride.
- 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is also a step-free entrance to Trocadero’s Terrace from the outdoor area, which bypasses the internal ramp.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Foveran’s and Trocadero’s restaurants.
- The following areas have stepped access: the performer's stage in Trocadero’s.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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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, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: equality training.
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Related Access Guides
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- Crossbasket Castle offers 9 further bedrooms on the first floor, accessed via stairs.
There is step-free access to the ground floor dining areas and bar, where afternoon teas, meals and drinks are served. - View information on Crossbasket Castle and Grounds (opens new tab) .
- Crossbasket Castle Roosevelt Ballroom is linked to the castle and is used for events, alongside the lower Little James Hall which can be used for ceremonies.
There is step-free access between the two rooms via lift, or via separate external entrances. - View information on Crossbasket Castle Ballroom (opens new tab) .
- Crossbasket Castle offers 9 further bedrooms on the first floor, accessed via stairs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located to the left after you enter, and to the rear of Forevan's restaurant.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left after you enter.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in Forevan's restaurant.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the left after you enter.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the front of the hotel.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 50m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The main car park is located to the right as you enter the grounds.
There is a staff-driven buggy available for transport around the grounds and between buildings.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the entrance.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the hotel.
- 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open both ways.
- The width of the opening is 138cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors open both ways.
- The width of the opening is 138cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
Reception
- The reception is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 123cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The reception has mirrors.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some seating is fixed.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Foveran’s and Trocadero’s restaurants.
- The following areas have stepped access: the performer's stage in Trocadero’s.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 119)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, through to the left of the building.
- The distance from the entrance is 55m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is patterned.
- The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom has an adjoining room.
- There is a balcony, which is accessed via a manual door.
- The width of the balcony door opening 80cm.
- The room has a Juliet balcony.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 295cm (width) x 260cm (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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 225cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 86cm 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 lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a bar of soap.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The ensuite 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 lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push button emergency alarm for the shower.
Eating and Drinking (Forevan's)
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Location and Access
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- The restaurant is located through to the left after you enter.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 3 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
- The handrail is not easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the right after you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The counter has mirrors.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Eating and Drinking (Trocadero's)
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Location and Access
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- The restaurant is located to the right or left of reception.
- The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
- The counter has mirrors, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the lower seating area (via the ramp in Forevan's).
- The following areas have stepped access: the lower seating area (bypassed via the ramp in Forevan's or via the external Trocadero's Terrace entrance) and the performer's stage area at the front of the lower floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is 1 unmarked step without handrails to access the performer's stage.
Toilet with Adaptations (Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left after you enter, off the corridor before the lift and stairs.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 224cm (depth) and there is 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 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm 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 lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
- There is a push button 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 coat hook is 125cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (Forevan's - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of Forevan's on the lower ground level.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 235cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is 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 165cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
- There is a push button 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 coat hook is 125cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room
- The room surveyed is located to the left after you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
- There is a toilet, a wash basin, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The room has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located through the left after you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 122cm (width) x 177cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located through to the left after you enter.
- There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: parkland and gardens.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass, block paving, gravel and paving slabs.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the upper grounds.
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper grounds (bypassed via slopes).
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
