Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include 4 meeting rooms and 1 function hall for hire, restaurant and bar.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include 2 electric vehicle charge points.
Opening Times (Hotel)
- The venue is open 24hrs and Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
Opening Times (Bar and Restaurant)
- Monday 11:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 11:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 11:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 11:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 11:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 11:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 23:00.
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Comments
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- The opening times above are for the bar.
- Please contact the venue for restaurant opening times as these may vary.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Newmarket.
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 guests and staff.
- The car park is located to the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- Standard bays can be reserved for Blue Badge Bay holders if required.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 234cm x 419cm (7ft 8in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the the entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are 2 electric standard charging bays 6m from the entrance.
- Bay width is 226cm
- Bay length is 471cm
- Nozzle height is 128cm
- The QR code height to access the activation and payment app (TapApp) is 135cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue, within the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- 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 within the threshold of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the restaurant and bar.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Entrance (Berties Bar and Restaurant)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the reception desk.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Eating and Drinking (Berties Bar and Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant is located beyond the main entrance to your right.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Bar and Restaurant.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- 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 not presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is modern European cuisine.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located beyond the reception area, within the main corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 96cm (4ft 4in x 3ft 2in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Other Floors
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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 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.
Conference Rooms
- There are five dedicated meeting and event rooms for hire.
- The rooms are all located on the ground floor off the main corridor, to the rear of the venue.
Room (Standard Room)
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 3 star.
- There are 43 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 43 standard rooms on other floors.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) vibrating pillow(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available from reception.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
- The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 0.
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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 can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Room (Superior)
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 3.
- There are 43 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 43 standard rooms on other floors.
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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 auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) vibrating pillow(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
- The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 0.
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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 can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Toilet with Adaptations (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 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located along the main corridor to the rear of the venue.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- 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 164cm x 187cm (5ft 5in 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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.
- There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 125cm 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 does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 28cm.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
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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 fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are good.
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 along the main corridor to the rear of the venue.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) 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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.