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 bedroom.
- 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 bed and breakfast 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.
Access To (The Shepherd's Hut)
- The Shepherd's Hut is located to the rear of the bed and breakfast, along a grassy path beyond the stone garage.
- The distance from the bed and breakfast is 100m.
- The most accessible route has narrow walkways, uneven surfaces and slight ramps or slopes.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
Standard Accommodation (The Shepherd's Hut)
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
- The following features/facilities are available: a desk and a coffee table.
- Seating available includes: a chair without armrests.
- There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Outdoor)
- The seating area is located to the right as you exit the Shepherd's Hut.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
- 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Standard Shower Facilities
- The standard shower facilities surveyed are located to the left of the path as you approach the Shepherd's Hut.
- The distance from the Shepherd's Hut is 16m.
- The most accessible route has a step, slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is stepped access into the shower cubicle.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- There is no shower seat.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Composting Toilet)
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located to the left of the path as you approach the Shepherd's Hut.
- The distance from the Shepherd's Hut is 15m.
- The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There is stepped access into the toilet.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The width of the door is 70cm.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.