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Brown Rigg Lodges - Tyne

Brown Rigg Lodges, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2FB

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Tyne Lodge has three bedrooms, two twin rooms 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: shower chairs, bath mats, a seat/chair and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the 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 77cm.

Kitchen

  • 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 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 freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located to your right as you enter the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room 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 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 77cm.
  • 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: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.

Standard Bedroom (Twin or Double)

  • 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 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm 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 front 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 single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 45cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 25cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: an additional single bed.
  • 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 toilet is located to the right as you enter the lodge.
  • 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 (Shower Room)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the 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 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 twist/turn tap.
  • 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.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.