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Sandybrook Lodges - Classic Vogue 2 Accessible Lodge

Buxton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AQ

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • There are 2 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • There are 2 bedrooms with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: bath mats, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: Customer Service and First Aid Training.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the accommodation.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side 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 step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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.
  • There is a slight ramp at the entrance door threshold.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located ahead, after entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen with Dining

  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not 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 lever mixer tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom 1 - Double

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left side.
    • The distance from entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 58cm 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.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Bedroom 2 - Twin

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right side.
    • The distance from entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has twin single beds.
    • The top of the mattress is 52cm 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.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located is located near the bedrooms.
    • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
    • 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 82cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 160cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (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 high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can 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 high colour contrast.
    • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
    • 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 are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 104cm and 180cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is not 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 push.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm 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.

Lodge Decking

  • Location and Access View
    • This seating area is accessed via the lounge.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free access via ramp to this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 144cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a low 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.