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Introduction

• The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel is open to day guests, hotel guests and those that want a single experience. There is an additional charge for spa facilities if staying at the hotel and this includes treatments and access to the building. Facilities at the spa include: Hydrotherapy pool with 5 water experiences Outdoor rooftop hot tub Rasul for cleansing mud treatments Experiential showers Thermal area with a steam room, sauna and hammam table Decadent relaxation room 10 treatment rooms Couples treatment suite Beauty room for manicures and pedicures A spa lounge offering food and beverages Bookings are recommended, please call 01638 676 130 to make an appointment.
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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Newmarket.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 20:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 20:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 20:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 20:00.

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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 in front of the venue, off Bury Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 255cm x 448cm (8ft 4in x 14ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • 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 loose chippings.
  • 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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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the entrance doorway.
  • There is/are 2 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 9cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a portable ramp behind the entrance door that staff can provide to overcome the step.
  • The ramp is 70cm wide.

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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 low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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 at all times.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Along the ground floor treatment corridor there are 2 accessible locker spaces that guests can put their belongings in.
  • The lockers are 86cm high, have braille and tactical markings and a clear knee recess underneath.

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Eating and Drinking (The Spa Lounge)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the ground floor of the spa, to the right as you enter.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 61cm (2ft).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not 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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Entrance (Spa)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the reception desk.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after 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 width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Accessible Treatment Room

• There are 10 treatment rooms in total, one accessible room downstairs and 9 standard rooms upstairs.
• The door opens inwards, is heavy and 76cm wide.
• The treatment room has a height adjustable bed.
• There is ample space around the bed for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
• The light switches in the room are adjustable and 120cm high.
• There is wooden flooring in the treatment room that may look slippery to some.
• There is an armchair available in the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The accessible treatment room has an accessible changing room attached to it internally via a door.
• The door into the changing room opens towards you, is light and 83cm wide.

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Accessible Changing Room (Treatment Room - Left Hand Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located along the ground floor spa corridor to the right.
• The facility is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the spa entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 229cm x 325cm (7ft 6in x 10ft 8in).
• The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 161cm (5ft 3in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 44cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).

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  • There is an emergency alarm in the shower.
  • There is wheelchair turning space inside the room but not in front of the toilet seat.
  • There is a second wash basin within the room which is 76cm high.

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Standard Changing Room (Female and Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the spa entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the spa corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of survey (November 2023), it was not possible to access the male changing room.
  • There is direct access to the swimming pool from the changing rooms.
  • There are standard toilets and one ambulant toilet cubicle within the changing room.

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Entrance (Hydrotherapy Pool Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the spa corridor on the left.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.

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Swimming Pool (Hydrotherapy Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming 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 is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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Sauna and Steam Room

• The sauna and steam room are 6m from the swimming pool entrance.
• There is level access from the entrance to the sauna and steam room.
• The door opens outwards, is light and 80cm wide.
• The door is made of glass and has poor contrast with the surrounding areas.
• There is low lighting in the sauna and steam room.
• There is a table in the steam room which is 71cm high.
• There is bench seating in both the sauna and the steam room.
• At the time of survey (November 2023) it was not possible to get photographs inside the steam room.
• There are 2 poolside showers which have fixed shower heads and low lighting levels.

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Other Floors (Access to Relaxation Area)

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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 deep (18cm+).
  • 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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Relaxation Area

• There is no step-free access to this area of the spa.
• The Relaxation Area is made up of mixed seating including chairs with armrests and loungers.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is tile flooring which may have a shiny finish.
• There is a water station which is 76cm high.

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Other Floors (Ground to First Floor - Standard Treatment Rooms)

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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 not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the treatment rooms and standard shared toilet.

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Level Change (First Floor - Access to Treatment Rooms 7-9)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located along first floor corridor on the left.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are not 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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First Floor - Standard Treatment Room 9

• The door into the treatment room is single, heavy, opens away from you and is 76cm wide.
• There is a height adjustable bed within the room with space either side.
• The flooring is wooden laminate which may have a shiny finish.
• There is a chair with armrests available in the room.
• There is music playing in the background of the room.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Shared)

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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 on first floor, immediately ahead as you exit the stairs.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the top of the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • Guests can enter the garden area from the swimming pool.
  • The door to enter is double, heavy, opens away from you and is 198cm wide.
  • There is a 2cm lip in the doorway.
  • The patio area is made of concrete paving and there are chairs with armrests available.
  • There are 2 unmarked, shallow steps onto the grass area.
  • There is not a handrail for the steps.

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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 hotel grounds.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Sign language interpreters can be provided for an additional cost.