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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a bar, restaurant, function suite and accommodation.
• The hotel is part of the Innkeeper's Lodge chain.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Lytham.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Lytham Station is approximately 280m from the venue.
  • There is level access at both station entrances from Market Square.
  • There is step free access throughout the whole of the station.
  • There is a taxi rank outside on Hasting's Place.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the venue on Church Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 305cm x 550cm (10ft x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) 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.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There are also 3 medium steps beyond the entrance that lead to the bar area.
  • The steps are well marked.
  • There are no handrails at these steps.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There are raised seating areas accessed via 1, 2 or 3 medium steps with and without handrails.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 61cm (2ft).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 98cm (3ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is a traditional pub menu.

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Function Suite

• To the rear of the bar / restaurant there is a function suite that can seat up to 80 people.
• There is a side room that may also be sub-divided off.
• There is level access to this area and also to the standard toilets at the rear.
• There are two areas of raised seating.
• This area is also used as the breakfast area for people using the accommodation.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance - Hotel)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, on Hastings Place.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
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Reception (Hotel)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the side entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Entrance (Internal Bar Entrance - Hotel)

• This information is for the entrance located in the hotel reception area.

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• Entrance View
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors (Accommodation)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all bedrooms.
• Comments View
  • There is a handrail on the right only for the second flight of steps from 1st to 2nd floors.

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Accommodation

• The County Hotel is also a 4* Inn, part of the Innkeeper's Lodge group.
• There are 21 en-suite double / twins rooms, all on upper floors.
• There is no lift access to the first or second floors.
• Vibrating pillows for the hard of hearing are available from reception.

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Accessible Toilet (Restaurant Bar)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from bar staff.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 252cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 3in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Restaurant Bar)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the bar at the front of the building.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Restaurant Bar Standard Male Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the corridor leading to the toilets.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Function Suite)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the function suite.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.