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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Kitchen, Living Room and Standard Bedrooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Lihou Island and a Patio Area.
• Lihou House link (new tab) - click here.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • The nearest bus stop is within 150m of the Island Causeway on the Guernsey side.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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  • Lihou House is open 24 hours a day.
  • The access causeway is only open at low tide.
  • Please see the link above for the Causeway opening times.

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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 on the Guernsey side just off of Les Sablons.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • 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.

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Road from Car Park to Causeway Slipway on the Guernsey Side

• The road from the Car Park leading to the Causeway Slipway is at the front right of the Car Park. (Photograph 1 and 2)
• The road has very little traffic as vehicles without express permission are not allowed to use the Causeway or Slipway.
• The road is tarmac.
• The road has a steep slope down towards the Causeway Slipway(Photograph 3)
• The Causeway Slipway is at the end of the road. (photograph 4).

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Causeway Slipway, Guernsey Side

• Notice Board:-
• The Causeway starts at the end of the road leading from the Car Park.
• On the road, on the left, just before the Causeway there is a noticeboard. (Photograph 1).
• The noticeboard gives information on the Island and Causeway.
• At the bottom right of the noticeboard is a timetable of the tide times. (Photograph 2).
• This timetable will tell you the safe times to cross the Causeway.
• Do not cross the Causeway outside of these times as there is a severe danger of being stranded on the Island or being washed away by the extremely strong incoming tides and currents.
• It is advised to allow 20 to 30 minutes to cross the Causeway. Please make allowances for this when calculating the tide times.
• Slipway:-
• The Slipway consists of gravel to start and then becomes cobbled. (Photographs 3 to 5).
• The cobbles have gaps and there is drifted seaweed on the cobbles, both of these could cause a slip/trip hazard. (Photograph 6).
• There is a steep slope leading down the Slipway from the road to the Causeway. The Slipway also has a steep camber on the left and right. (Photographs 7 and 8).
• There are no handrails on the Slipway and there is a drop on either side to the Beach below. (Photographs 9 and 10).
• At the end of the Slipway there is a build up of drifted seaweed, at times this can become deep and the location and depth of seaweed will vary with each tide. (Photograph 11).
• The Slipway leads directly to the Causeway. (photograph 12).

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Causeway in the Direction of Guernsey to Lihou Island

• The beginning of the Causeway is sand and compacted/loose pebbles.
• (Photographs 1 and 2).
• There are rocks and loose pebbles that could cause a trip hazard. (Photographs 3 and 4).
• Some areas of the path are still under a small amount of water, approximately 1cm deep. (Photograph 5).
• As you continue along the Causeway there are many slight and steep slopes. (Photographs 6 and 7).
• As you continue along, the Causeway becomes cobbles. (Photograph 8).
• The cobbled pathway is extremely uneven due to the cobbles and there is a serious trip hazard. (Photographs 9 and 10).
• In some areas the Causeway has a lip at the left or right with a 2cm drop to the seabed. (Photographs 11 and 12).
• Some areas of the cobbled path are submerged with trapped sea water. (Photograph 13).
• The cobbled area of the Causeway has bends to the left and then the right before the cobbled area finishes.
• At the end of the cobbled path, there is a medium height step down to the Causeway. (Photograph 14).
• At this point the causeway becomes the seabed which contains rocks and pebbles that could create a trip hazard. (Photograph 15).
• Some areas of this part of the causeway are submerged and the water can be a few cm deep in areas. (Photograph 16).
• The causeway turns to the left and then to the right and then becomes cobbled again. (Photograph 17).
• There is a steep slope going upwards at this point. The causeway also cambers to the left and right. (Photographs 18 and 19).
• The path then turns to the left and then the right before reaching the beach on Lihou Island. (Photographs 20 and 21).
• As the causeway reaches the beach there is a mass of drifted seaweed. The depth of the seaweed can vary depending on the tides but can become up to 2m deep. (Photographs 22 and 23).
• The beach on Lihou Island side is now directly ahead, as the causeway ends. (Photograph 24).
• At times there is a tractor and trailer using the causeway, the tractor takes up most of the causeway and manoeuvring out of its way can be difficult. (Photographs 25 and 26).

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Beach and Approach Path on Lihou Island Side to Lihou House

• Beach:-
• The Beach starts as shale but very quickly becomes sand. (Photographs 1 and 2).
• There are some large rocks on the Beach that may create a trip hazard (Photograph 3).
• There is an extremely steep slope upwards from the Beach to Lihou House, there are many large rocks along this slope. (Photographs 4 and 5).
• The sand here is extremely dry and soft and may cause manoeuvring issues.
• At the top of the steep slope the Beach ends and the pathway to Lihou House begins. (Photograph 6).
• Approach Path to Lihou House:-
• The approach path has some areas that are loose sand, some areas are gravel and there are some areas with grass in the middle of the path. (Photographs 7 and 8).
• The approach path slopes steeply upwards towards Lihou House (Photographs 9 and 10).
• There are many large rocks on the approach path and some gulley's were the tractor has worn the approach path away. (Photographs 11 to 14).
• The approach path now leads up to Lihou house. (Photographs 15 and 16).

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Outside Access (Lihou House Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the House, at the end of the pathway leading from the Causeway.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the path before the door and in the doorway.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Lihou House Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the House.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance and in the doorway.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There are 6 other steps on the approach from the main path.
  • 4 steps are at the end of the path, leading upwards.
  • 2 steps are at the end of the patio area leading downwards.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do not have a handrail.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.

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Inside Access (Lihou House)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during some activities.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Lihou House Inside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway leading from the Kitchen to downstairs Bedrooms.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The second step is a metal runner connected to the doorframe.
  • There are steps and thresholds in most doorways.

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Room (Standard Bedroom)

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is Not Graded.
  • There are 9 rooms in total.
  • There are 2 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 7 standard rooms on other floors.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is not level access to ground floor rooms.
  • 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.
  • There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • This building is classed as a Hostel.
  • The door to the room surveyed is 70cm wide.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is easy to open
  • The room surveyed contains bunk beds.
  • All other Bedrooms are similar.

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Kitchen

• The Kitchen is located at the front right of the house.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are no lowered worksurfaces.
• The worksurfaces are 85cm high.
• There is a double sink.
• The height of the sink is 85cm.
• The taps are twist/turn mixer taps.
• There is a cooker.
• The height to the top of the highest controls is 83cm.
• The height of the hob is 91cm.
• There is a grill above the oven.
• The height to the grill controls is 162cm.
• There is a fridge.
• The height to the top of the handles is 110cm.
• There are shelves.
• The lowest shelf is 46cm.
• The height of the highest shelf is 91cm.
• There are no lowered cupboards.
• The overhead cupboards are 158cm high to the handles.

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Living Room

• The Living Room is located to the front left of the house.
• There are sofas and armchairs in the Living Room.
• Sofas and armchairs do have armrests.
• There are 3 coffee tables.
• The surface height of the lowest coffee table is 39cm.
• The surface height of the highest coffee table is 53cm.

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Level Change (External Patio)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the path at the front of the House leading to the External Patio Area.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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External Patio

• The Patio Area is located at the front of the House.
• There are 4 picnic benches.
• 3 of the picnic benches are 67 cm high.
• 1 picnic bench is designed for children and is 51cm high.
• The surface of the Patio Area is wooden decking.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all first floor rooms.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Shower (Shared Standard Toilets)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor within the shared standard toilet cubicle.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a deep step.

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Accessible Toilet (Left of Kitchen - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the left of the Kitchen.
  • There is 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 180cm (5ft 8in x 5ft 11in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
• 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 the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 114cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the centre right of the House, just past the Laundry Room.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not 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 on the grass areas surrounding the House.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.