Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 2 bedrooms with adaptations.
- None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- 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 Grosmont.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the accommodation on the first floor.
- G, 1 can be accessed via 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: shower chairs.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
- Check-in, breakfast and food service times information is also available on the hotel's website.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, at the front left of the hotel as you enter.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, at the front left of the hotel as you enter.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the hotel.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Seating Area (Front Patio)
- The seating area is located at the front of the hotel.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
- 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
Seating Area (Garden)
- The seating area is located at the front right of the hotel.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the raised seating area at the rear of the garden.
- 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: picnic tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front right of the hotel.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is a small ramp in front of the second door, which has a very slight gradient.
Reception
- The reception is located to the right as you enter the hotel.
- The distance from the entrance is 3m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- 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 not 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Getting Around
- The following areas have stepped access: the rooms on the first floor.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Lounge)
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Location and Service
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- The lounge is located on the ground floor of the hotel, to the left as you enter, opposite reception.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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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).
- Seating available in this area includes: sofas and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Eating and Drinking (Hydro Conservatory)
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Location and Service
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- The Hydro Conservatory is located on the ground floor of the hotel, to the left as you enter, through the lounge.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Table blocks are available to raise the tables if necessary.
Eating and Drinking (Hydro Bar)
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Location and Service
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- The Hydro Bar is located on the ground floor of the hotel, to the rear left as you enter.
- 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 and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the rear left of the hotel.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 114cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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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.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Table blocks are available to raise the tables if necessary.
Eating and Drinking (The Little Dining Room)
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Location and Service
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- The Little Dining Room is located on the ground floor, to the centre of the building as you enter the hotel.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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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).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Eating and Drinking (The Mill Green Conservatory)
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Location and Service
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- The Mill Green Conservatory is located on the ground floor of the hotel, on the right hand side.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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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).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Table blocks are available to raise the tables if necessary.
Bedroom with Adaptations (Room 1 - Mill Brow)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, at the front right as you enter the hotel, behind reception.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- 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 and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 1 - Mill Brow - No Lateral Transfer)
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 64cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 209cm (width) x 169cm (depth) and 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 is 138cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour 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 colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a step-free shower.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
Bedroom with Adaptations (Room 23)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor to the rear right of the hotel as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 17m.
- 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 and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 67cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a TV with subtitles, a desk, a flashing fire alarm and a coffee table.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 23 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 80cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 129cm (width) x 410cm (depth) and 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.
- The lateral transfer space is 66cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- 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 medium colour contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 67cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot 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 colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- The bath controls are lever mixer.
- There is an adjustable shower head.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
- The shower grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- The shower dropdown rail has a medium colour contrast.
- The height of the flip-down shower seat is 48cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left of the hotel as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow openings.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 256cm (depth) and 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 is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- 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 low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has varying colour contrasts.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- 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 low colour contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 171cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located at the front right of the hotel as you enter.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
- 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 height of the highest step is 18cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.