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Getting to the Room (1118)

  • The average walking time to the room is 2 minutes.
  • Exit the reception building via the main entrance doors and turn left.
  • Walk up the steep hill for approximately 10 metres.
  • Turn right, and proceed along the pink cobbled lane for approximately 40 metres.
  • Take another right at entrance 'B' into the 'Kate' building.
  • Continue along the room corridor until you arrive at room 1118.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steep ramps/slopes.

Room (1118)

  • There is step-free access into the room, via a ramp.
  • The ramp is steep between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The room door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The room door opening is 85cm wide.
  • The bed type is made from two single beds pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 48cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 2cm high.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The following adaptations are available: a desk at a recommended height (between 72cm - 76cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm) and bedside plug sockets.
  • The following adaptations are not available: adapted wardrobes for seated users.
  • The room does have an emergency alarm.
  • The room does not have a flashing fire alarm.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal room door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the room floor and the ensuite door.
  • Balcony / Terrace View
    • There is a terrace. The door is under 75cm wide and has a short step .
    • The terrace has: a patio table and chairs with armrests.

Ensuite (1118)

  • The ensuite door opens away from you and has an opening width of 70cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to turn in the ensuite (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no lateral transfer space next to the toilet, as there is not enough space.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • Fixtures that are in reach from the toilet include: the toilet roll holder.
  • Fixtures that are out of reach from the toilet include: the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The taps are lever mixer.
  • The ensuite does not have an emergency alarm.
  • The ensuite does not have a flashing fire alarm.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.