Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- Woodpecker Lodge is one of three lodges on the Ribble Valley Holiday Homes site, where there are also cottages and spa facilities. It is also a weddings and events venue.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a 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.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.
- The venue can provide British Sign Language interpreters.
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Parking
- The car park is located to the side of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The charging points require an app.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the rear of the lodge.
- 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 150cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 115cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- The bi-fold entrance doors can be opened fully with a width of 235cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Kitchen (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- 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 not 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 microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
Lounge
- The lounge is located ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Standard Bedroom (Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located off the lounge.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 70cm 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.
Standard Ensuite
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
- 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 on the left is 160cm (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 shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Seating Area (Decked Bistro Area)
- The seating area is located just before the entrance door.
- The seating area is covered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a step.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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 without armrests.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.