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Brown Rigg lodges - Pennine

Brown Rigg Lodges, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2FB

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Pennine Lodge has three bedrooms, a double room and two twin rooms. This is one of four lodges on this site.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • 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 step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following facilities are available: mobility scooter charging facilities, bath mats, a seat/chair and shower chairs.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Lodge.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There are 3 steps which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located to your left 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 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 ahead of you 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: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Room Left 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 91cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 35cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.

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 91cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 35cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a chair without armrests and a desk.
  • There are patio doors leading out of this room,
    The access has a ramp and the doors are 180 cm wide.

Standard Bedroom (Twin Far right)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the far right of the lodge.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 35cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to your right as you enter the lodge.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
    • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached and a flip-down seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.