Access Guide
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times (Hotel Reception)
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
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Comments
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- The Hotel is closed to the public from the beginning of October 2016 and reopens on 7th April 2017.
Opening Times (Conservatory Restaurant)
- Monday 18:30 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 18:30 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 18:30 - 21:30.
- Thursday 18:30 - 21:30.
- Friday 18:30 - 21:30.
- Saturday 18:30 - 21:30.
- Sunday 18:30 - 21:30.
Opening Times (Ship Inn)
- Monday 10:00 - 15:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 15:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 15:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 15:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are no cars on Herm Island and therefore no parking.
Outside Access (Main 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 and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the path in front of the door, in the doorway and just past 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 20cm.
- 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 not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- There is a gate top enter the grounds.
- The gate opens towards you (pull).
- The gate may be difficult to open.
- The gate is single.
- The width of the gate is 90cm.
- There is a deep pothole and a utility access cover just past the gate, causing uneven surfaces.
- 3 of the steps mentioned above are located on the path before the entrance.
- These 3 steps are covered by the handrail.
- There is a step in the doorway with no handrail.
- There is an internal step to the left as you enter, with no handrail.
- The doormat just past the entrance creates a threshold.
Outside Access (Laranda Cottage Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the cottage.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 69cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of and just beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 4 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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Comments
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- There is one step at the access to the cottage, 2 steps in the doorway and 1 step just beyond the doorway.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main 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 good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are armchairs and sofas in the Reception Lobby.
- The armchairs and sofas have armrests.
- There are 2 bench seats in the Reception Lobby.
- One of the bench seats is fixed and does have armrests.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 40 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
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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.
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Comments
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- There are 17 standard rooms in the Main Hotel Building.
- The remaining 23 rooms are spread between the outbuildings which consist of 4 cottages.
- The cottages are located off a tarmac sloped path with a steep gradient.
- All cottages have similar access to Laranda with some rooms on the upper floors.
- Rooms 9 and 20 both have a walk-in shower and are the most accessible rooms available. Although both rooms do have small steps to access. A ramp can be provided to access room 9 via the pool and hotel garden.
- Room 9 can be seen in photographs 3 & 4.
Entrance (Conservatory Restaurant)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor to the left of the Reception Lobby.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Eating and Drinking (Conservatory Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the ground floor, to the left of the Reception Lobby.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Main Entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is 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 Breakfast and fine dining.
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Comments
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- There are 3 medium height steps leading to the Breakfast Dining Area.
- The steps do not have a handrail.
- The steps also lead to the Ship Inn.
Outside Access (Ship Inn)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the Ship Inn.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- 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 on the path leading to 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Eating and Drinking (Ship Inn)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant is located at the front left of the Hotel.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Main Entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is 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.
Level Change (Ship Inn)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located just past the entrance, to the right.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Other Floors (White House Hotel)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard rooms.
Level Change (First Floor Corridor, Main Hotel)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located all along the first floor corridor.
- There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- Some of the steps have a handrail on the left.
- Some of the steps have no handrail.
Other Floors (Laranda Cottage)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 14 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 both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
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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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Front Right of Hotel - Right Hand transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Hotel Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor at the front right of the Hotel.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 118cm x 250cm (3ft 10in x 8ft 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 60cm (1ft 12in).
- 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 192cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- 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 80cm.
- The shelf is 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 48cm (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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
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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 high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the Accessible Toilet cubicle.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 103cm (3ft 5in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 at the front right of the Hotel.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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 Hotel.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.