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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of Pinder Cabin.
    • 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
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the side of the cabin.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a freezer, a microwave, a toaster, a fridge, a dishwasher and a kettle.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not 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.
  • Chairs with armrests and blocks to raise the table height are available to reserve with your booking free of charge.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to your right as you enter the cabin.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are double manual doors leading onto the outdoor decking area.
    The doors open away from you and are 103cm wide.
    There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.

Standard Bedroom (Master Bedroom)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the bedroom corridor.
  • The distance from the cabin entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 26cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Ensuite (Master)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • A static height adjustable shower chair and suction grab rails are available on request, free on charge.

Exit (Emergency Exit)

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at the exit.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you exit.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the rear right of the cabin.
  • The distance from the cabin entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 27cm 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 chair without armrests and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the rear right of the cabin.
  • The distance from the cabin entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 27cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the rear left of the cabin.
  • The distance from the cabin entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • There is a portable toilet frame and toilet seat riser available on request, free of charge.

Seating Area (Outdoor Decking)

  • The seating area is located on the decking outside of the lounge area.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Seating Area (Patio with Hot Tub)

  • The seating area is located on the lower level of the grounds to the rear of the cabin.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has narrow walkways, a slight ramp or slope and a step.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.