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Swan Inn Monks Eleigh

The Street, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, IP7 7AU

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, opposite the bar.
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located in some bedrooms on the first floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in some bedrooms on the first floor.

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Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the building, next to the car park.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are 2 steps between the first and second door, with a maximum height of 18cm and a tread depth of 35cm. There is a handrail on the right going down that covers the full length of the stairs.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have stepped access: the pool table area and the bed and breakfast bedrooms.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 103cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some of the seating in the outdoor seating area.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Male)

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located on the ground floor, opposite the bar.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Stairs (to Guest Rooms)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the upper ground floor, to the rear right of the pub area.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The upper ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 7 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have no handrails.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (The Flock)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, ahead at the top of the stairs.
    • The distance from the top of the stairs is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 61cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a sofa bed, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is stepped access into the ensuite.
    • The step is 19cm high.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 55cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • The ensuite has a shower with a step.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.