Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- Duddle Cottage is one of ten cottages on the Ribble Valley Holiday Homes site, where there are also lodges and spa facilities. It is also a weddings and events venue.
- There are 5 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Whalley.
- The nearest bus station is Whalley.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the bedrooms on the first floor.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- The venue can provide British Sign Language interpreters.
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Parking
- The car park is located directly outside of the cottage.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the right side of the entrance porch.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a key safe at a height of 120cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 100cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The key safe is mounted on the fence at the side of the cottage.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Area (Reception Hall)
- The reception hall is immediately upon entering the cottage.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Utility Room
- The utility room is located on the left hand side after entering the cottage.
- There is step-free level access into the utility room.
- There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The utility room has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Cloakroom Toilet)
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located on the ground floor.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access .
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
Kitchen (with Breakfast Bar)
- The kitchen is located to the right after entering the cottage.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables.
Lounge (with Dining Area)
- The lounge is located to the left of the open plan kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Standard Bedroom (Stydd - Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has 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.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- 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 4cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
Standard Ensuite (Stydd)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- 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.
- The lateral transfer space is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead after entering the cottage.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 13 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
Standard Bedroom (Ribble - Twin Room)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left hand side at the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has 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 80cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
- There is a walk-in wardrobe with a door width of 65cm.
Standard Ensuite (Ribble)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a step-free shower.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Dunsop - Twin Room)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the left at the top of stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a coffee table and bedside plug sockets.
- There is a walk-in wardrobe with a door width of 73cm.
Standard Ensuite (Dunsop)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a step-free shower.
- The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Hodder - Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right at the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, bedside plug sockets and a chair without armrests.
- There is a walk-in wardrobe with a door width of 72cm.
Standard Ensuite (Hodder)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a step-free shower.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Standard Bedroom (Bashall - Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right at the top of the stairs.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a desk and bedside plug sockets.
Standard Ensuite (Bashall)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a step-free shower.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Seating Area (with Hot Tub)
- The seating area is located outside the kitchen.
- The seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a step and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the hot tub.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The bi-fold doors to the seating area have an maximum opening width of 330cm.
