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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in St Andrews.
The nearest mainline station is Leuchars.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 600cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are in the centre.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located near the designated bay in the rear car park.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.

Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

Reception

The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low height.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use system.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
Lighting levels are varied.

Level Change (Dining Room and Common Room)

There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located leading to the services.
There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is not a landing.
Other View
- The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional standard rooms.

Accommodation

Location of Accessible Accommodation View
- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
Auxiliary Aids - General View
- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
Ground Floor Rooms View
- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located located within the both male and female standard toilets.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is not a unisex toilet.
- Details given are for the male adapted toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 177cm (4ft 8in x 5ft 10in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 82cm (2ft 8in) high.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilets are located on the ground floor.
- The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilets are located on the ground floor.
- The male toilets are 19m (21yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.