Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a 4* hotel, restaurant and function room.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a garden, patio and swimming pool.
Opening Times (Reception)
- Monday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 23:00.
Opening Times (Restaurant)
- Monday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Sunday 08:00 - 21:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the left of the building.
- 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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Function Room Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
Outside Access (Hotel Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in the first doorway and between the two sets of doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
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Comments
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- There is a card reader located on the wall to the right of the first set of doors.
- The height of the card reader is 98cm.
Outside Access (Bar Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building, leading into the bar.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in the first doorway.
- There is/are 1 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 6cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Reception (Main Reception)
- The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the function room accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- 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 in the bar.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are some small lips on flooring surface changes creating thresholds throughout the ground floor as shown in photographs 5 and 6.
Eating and Drinking (Hotel Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the ground floor, to the left at the end of the corridor ahead as you enter via the function room accessible entrance.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the function room accessible entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- The main seating area is accessed by 1 shallow step.
- There is a seating area with level access just before the main seating area, as shown in photographs 1 and 2.
Eating and Drinking (Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the ground floor, to the centre right of the building as you enter via the function room accessible entrance.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the function room accessible entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 35cm (1ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The standard height for tables is 67cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Eating and Drinking (Function Room and Function Room Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located ahead as you enter via the function room accessible entrance.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the function room accessible entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the function room was undergoing refurbishment and could not be photographed.
- Food service depends on the event and may be buffet or full table service.
Other Floors (Central Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms.
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Comments
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- There is a manual, single, heavy door to access the stairwell on the first floor.
Other Floors (Rear Left Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms.
Level Change (First Floor - Room 1)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the door to Room 1.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 133cm (4ft 4in).
Level Change (First Floor Corridor)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the first floor, in the corridor just before room 9.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the first floor, in the corridor between rooms 4 and 5.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- 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).
Room (Room 6 - Superior Room)
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 4*.
- There are 14 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 14 standard rooms on other floors.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
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Comments
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- There is a small lip on the threshold of the bathroom.
- There is a shallow step into the shower.
- All rooms can be double or twin.
Room (Room 12 - Junior Suite)
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 4*.
- There are 14 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 14 standard rooms on other floors.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
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Comments
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- There is a shallow step on the threshold of the bathroom.
- There is a shallow step into the shower.
- All rooms can be double or twin.
Level Change (Patio Area Steps to Pool)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the patio and garden area at the rear of the building, leading to the pool.
- There is/are 3 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
Swimming Pool (Outdoor Pool)
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 4 steps.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
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Comments
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- The pool is located in the gardens at the rear of the building.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the function room accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left of the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 188cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 2in).
- 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 131cm (4ft 4in).
- 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are waste paper pedal bin and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 137cm (4ft 6in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Function Room and Bar)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, to the right of the function room bar as you enter via the function room accessible entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the function room accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, along the corridor ahead as you enter via the function room accessible entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the function room accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Hotel, Restaurant and Bar)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, between the reception desk and hotel entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the function room accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Hotel, Restaurant and Bar Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in the doorway to the standard female and male toilets for the hotel, restaurant and bar.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.