Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Fermain Valley Hotel.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/guernsey/access-guides/fermain-valley-hotel
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times and please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of and to the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the main entrance.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
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Comments
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- The main car park is to the rear of the Hotel.
- There is parking for Blue Badge holders in front of the hotel.
- The Blue Badge bay is not marked but there is a sign stating that it is a Blue Badge bay.
- There are no dropped kerbs but there is a gutter in the front car park causing a slight level change.
- The drop off point is not clearly marked but is clearly signed.
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 door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main 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 easy.
Outside Access (Ocean Restaurant Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located within Fermain Valley Hotel.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are 2 entrances in this area.
- The entrance surveyed was to the left of the hotel reception area.
- There is a similar entrance to the right.
Level Change (Ocean Restaurant Internal Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The entrance surveyed was the left hand entrance.
- There is an entrance to the right.
- The right hand entrance has 3 deep steps.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps have handrails on the left hand side going up.
Lift (Ocean Restaurant Internal Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the hotel reception main foyer, to the left of the left hand restaurant entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 79cm x 99cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (Ocean Restaurant External Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.
Level Change (Ocean Restaurant External Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading to the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
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Comments
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- There are 5 medium height steps on the approach to the restaurant.
- There is one medium height step in the doorway.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music/noise.
- Music/noise is played throughout the restaurant.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the platform lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 39cm (1ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There is 1 medium height step halfway into the restaurant leading from the front to the back.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Fermain Valley Hotel.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located within the Fermain Valley Hotel.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grounds surrounding venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.