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Darwin Forest - Classic Vogue 3 (Accessible)

Two Dales, Matlock, DE4 5PL

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Darwin Forest is located in the Derbyshire Peak District and is one of the UK's top holiday parks, providing luxury and accessible self-catering lodges. The Classic Vogue 3 is one of the two accessible lodges available.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is ramped and stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the entrance door.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the entrance door threshold, and the patio door threshold leading to the outdoor seating.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: shower chairs.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the lodge.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the lodge.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp does not bypass the step.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 97cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the left hand side, on entering the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Kitchen/Diner

  • The kitchen is located straight ahead, on entering the lodge.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Twin Room 1

  • The bedroom surveyed is located off the corridor.
  • The distance from living area is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 16cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.

Twin Room 2

  • The bedroom surveyed is located off the corridor.
  • The distance from the living area is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 13cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk.

Double Room

  • The distance from the living area is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 13cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and a desk.

Standard Bathroom

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located off the corridor.
  • The distance from the living area is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin.
  • The wash basin has lever taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: not available.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left hand side, from the lounge area.
    • The distance from the lounge area is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 180cm (width) x 225cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 60cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm.

Outdoor Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • Access to the outdoor seating area on the decking is via the patio doors in the lounge area.
    • The most accessible route has a step.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is one step to this area.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 6cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 130cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.