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Hoe Grange Holidays - Rainster

Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4HP

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • This is one of four log cabins available at Hoe Grange Holidays.
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: bed raisers, commodes, standing frames, vibrating pillows, a manual wheelchair, over bed tables, portable hoists, walking aids, a deaf alert system, panic alarm, raised toilet seats, bath mats and shower chairs.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: an over bed pole hoist, a sara stedy transfer aid and sensory items for people with autism and dementia.
    • View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness and Autism Awareness.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the front of the lodge.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance (Rainster)

  • This entrance is located to the front of the cabin.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter.
  • 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 92cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a dishwasher, a freezer, a toaster 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 the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There are double manual doors leading onto the patio.
    The doors open away from you and are 130cm wide.
    There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • The seating area is located to the front of the cabin.
  • 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 the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Double Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
    • The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 25cm from the floor.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full height-adjustable electric profile bed and a non height-adjustable electric profile bed in this room.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • 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 to the ensuite is 79cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 200cm (width) x 338cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder is 66cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a free-standing toilet roll holder with a high colour contrast.
      The wash basin is moveable along the horizontal wall rail and the height is adjustable.
      There is a wheeled trolley with a flat top surface for use as a shelf.
    • The ensuite 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 lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.

Standard Bedroom (Double Room)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the rear left 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 super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 31cm from the floor.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space 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.

Exit (Emergency Exit)

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you exit.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the cabin.
    • The distance from the cabin entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 180cm (width) x 246cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 118cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a portable toilet frame and toilet seat risers available to be reserved free of charge.
    • The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 60cm.
    • The bath controls are lever.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.