Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This is a holiday lodge located on a large multi-amenity site with various types of accommodation.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: toilets, a shower, a kitchen, a lounge and a dining room.
- Shared facilities also include a scooter shelter, a wet-room with a wheel-in shower, and a toilet with adaptations.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest parking is located in the main site car park, approximately a 2 minute walk from the Lodge.
- The nearest train station is Sheringham.
- The nearest bus station is Sheringham.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is ramped and stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: main entrance, entry and exit to the decking area.
- The following areas have stepped access: entry and exit to the decking area without the portable ramp.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: bed rails, chair lift assist.
- The scooter shelter and charging point are located outside the lodge opposite the entrance.
- There is a panic button just inside the main entrance on the left wall. The height is 110cm.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Accessibility Awareness.
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Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the decking and to the left of the Lodge 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.
- There is also a scooter shelter and charging point to the right of the Lodge.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the right side of the Lodge.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
- There are 5 steps.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is one step as you enter.
- There are no handrails for the step.
- The step is clearly marked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 3cm.
- A portable ramp can be used to overcome the step at the entrance door.
Lounge
- The lounge is located to the left after entering the Lodge.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Kitchen (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located straight ahead upon entering the Lodge.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 91cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster, a two handled cup and easy grip cutlery.
- The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Bathroom (with Shower)
- The bathroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen, through a hallway. It is then the first door on the right.
- The distance from the entrance to the bathroom is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 167cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- There is a hand towel for drying hands.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a shower with a step.
- There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
Bedroom (Twin)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen, through a hallway. It is at the end on the right.
- The distance from the entrance to the bedroom is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has twin single beds.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 11cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in the bedroom includes: a stool.
- Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk and a wardrobe for a seated user.
- The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a flashing fire alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Master Bedroom (Double)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen, through a hallway. It is then at the end on the left.
- The distance from the entrance to the master bedroom is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 11cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in the bedroom includes: a stool.
- Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk and a wardrobe for a seated user.
- The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a flashing fire alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The width of the space around the bed is 80cm.
Wetroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located to the right of the kitchen, through a hallway. It is then the first door on the left.
- The distance from the entrance to the bathroom is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is not any signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 173cm (width) x 233cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
- There is a hand towel for drying hands.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 185cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- 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 54cm from the floor.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
- The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The wetroom is an L shape.
- The shower depth is 125cm.
Outdoor Decking and Seating Area
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Location and Access
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- The decking and seating area is outside the lounge.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is ramped or stepped access to this area.
- The ramp bypasses the step.
- The ramp is portable.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is under 75cm wide.
- There is one step to this area.
- There are no handrails for the step.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 3cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 145cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is partially covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- With one of the double doors open, the width is 65cm.
