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Brown Rigg Lodges -Cheviot

Brown Rigg Lodges, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2FB

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Cheviot Lodge has three bedrooms, a double room a twin room and a bunk bedroom. This is one of four lodges on this site.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • The nearest train station is Hexham.
    • There is a bus stop at the end of the driveway, on Pennine Way (Hexham-Bellingham 680).
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats, mobility scooter charging facilities and shower chairs.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the left as you enter the shared entrance into Tyne and Cheviot Lodges.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 3 steps which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 102cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located straight ahead as you enter the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 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, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the right of the kitchen as you enter the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Room - Right hand Side)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to your right and then left as you enter the lodge.
  • 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 75cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a desk and a chair without armrests.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the far right as you enter the lodge.
  • 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 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 20cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.

Standard Bedroom (Bunk Beds)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the far left of the cottage as you enter.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 40cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 22cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: an additional single bed and bedside plug sockets.
  • There is a single manual door which is used as a fire evacuation door leading out of this room onto the car parking area.
    There is stepped access with handrails on either side.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.

Standard Bathroom (Bath with overhead shower)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the cottage.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached and a wall-mounted grab rail.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.