Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This is one of two glamping options available at the Old Rectory Howick bed and breakfast.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: toilets and a shower.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Alnmouth.
- 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 stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Standard Accommodation (Bell Tent)
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Accommodation Access
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- The Bell Tent is located to the front of the Bed and Breakfast building, across the lawn.
- There is stepped access into the Bell Tent.
- There are 9 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 22cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is no signage on or next to the entrance.
- The entrance for the tent is secured by a zip.
- The width of the opening is 131cm.
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 34cm from the floor.
- The following features/facilities are available: a desk.
- Seating available includes: a chair with armrests.
- The flooring consists of a mixture of rugs which is patterned and uneven in places.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The toilet is located to the rear of the bell tent, along the gravel path.
- The distance from the bell tent is 20m.
- The most accessible route has manual doors, uneven surfaces, narrow walkways, a lift, slight ramps or slopes and steps.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the toilet.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Shower Facilities
- The standard shower facilities surveyed are located to the rear of the toilet block.
- The distance from the bell tent is 25m.
- The most accessible route has narrow openings, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces and slight ramps or slopes.
- There is step-free level access into the shower cubicle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.