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Introduction

• These self-catering flats and houses have four to six bedrooms, each with a sink and shared kitchen/dining facilities. These flats and houses are on the north side of the campus, across Egham Hill (A30) from the main buildings. Auxiliary aids such as vibrating pillows are for designated rooms only, of which there are none within Penrose Court. There is a deaf alert system which was in the process of being replaced at time of survey (June 2021). A free standing pager that works on “hearing” the fire alarm can be released/issued to students who need this additional support.
• The reception for Penrose Court is the George Elliot Reception.
• George Elliot Reception link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M25, exit at junction 13 and follow the A30 towards the Egham bypass. Following this road, continue straight across the first roundabout you encounter and continue on the road, following signs for Royal Holloway University. The entrance is off the A30 on the left as you approach, clearly signposted.
  • There is a site/campus car park available for permit holders only.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop in front of the entrance to the university, along the A30. The bus services that run from this stop are 8, 441, 500, RH1, RH2 and RH3.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Egham. From here you can get a bus or taxi to the university. For buses, use services RH1 or RH3.

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Building Parking (Parking for Flats and Houses)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located outside the houses off Highfield Road and opposite the flats.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Parking is for permit holders or for Blue Badge holders who have registered their vehicle and are displaying their badge. There is no charge. Vehicles will be fined if not registered, not displaying their permit/badge or if parked incorrectly (over various bays, yellow lines, obstructing other vehicles).
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Useful Information

• Suug The Disability and Neurodiversity team are located in Founder's East. They offer support and information to students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition. Drop in online or go to FE153 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 11am to 2pm.
• To see more information on the Disability and Neurodiversity team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01784 414 621.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Services Centre offers help and advice to all students.
• To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01784 276 641.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).

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Outside Access (Houses)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building within the U shaped development of housing (3 buildings in each).
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Getting Around (Houses)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accommodation (Houses)

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• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located straight ahead through a manual door.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The bedrooms have a desk, a chair with armrests, storage space and a sink.
  • There is a kitchen on the ground floor with standard amenities shared between the house (number 14 shown in photographs).
  • The bathroom is located upstairs with the toilet, basin and shower with a separate toilet and basin next door.

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Other Floors (Houses)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located in front of the entrance door to the house.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the entrance to the house.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Outside Access (Flats)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building (number 15).
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Getting Around (Flats)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accommodation (Flats)

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• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Rooms are located to the left as you enter the building.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The rooms have a desk, chair with armrests, wash basin and storage space.
  • The wash basin is 96cm high.
  • The door width to the individual rooms are 75cm.
  • There is a shared bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet and basin in the next room.
  • There is a shared kitchen with standard amenities and a dining area.

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Other Floors (Flats)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the entrance to the flats.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the George Elliot Reception building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.