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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the cottage museum, activity centre and toilets.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include gardens and artworks.
• Related link Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/robert-burns-birthplace-museum
• Related link Burns Monument and Garden.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/burns-monument-and-garden
• Related link Rozelle Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/rozelle-park

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Ayr.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Ayr.

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COVID-19 Information

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Opening Hours

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located off Greenfield Avenue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 470cm (11ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the activity centre.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 85m (92yd 2ft) from the activity centre.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Drop-offs can be made in front of the Ticket Office, or by arrangement closer to the cottage from the road in Alloway.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park.
• There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wide gate to the right of the ticket office which can be opened double width if required.
  • There is a single gate leading into the gardens beyond the ticket office.

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Level Change (Ticket Office)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the ticket office.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (Burns Cottage Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • The exit door to the left of the cottage is 68cm wide (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • It can be used as an entrance to bypass the cobbled central area inside.
  • The door is light and opens towards you.

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Outside Access (Activity Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance to the toilets on the right here.
  • The doors to the toilet area are permanently held open.

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Level Change (Activity Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Inside Access (Burns Cottage)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • There is a cobbled area in the centre which can be bypassed using the separate entrances.

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Inside Access (Activity Centre)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have gravel surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the activity centre toilets entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the activity centre building.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 285cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 4in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Level Change (Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the toilets entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the activity centre.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the activity centre toilets entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located at the side of the car park.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).