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Ocean Restaurant (Fermain Valley Hotel)

Fermain Valley, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1ZZ

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Introduction

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.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.
  • Second set of doors View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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).
  • Comments View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Fermain Valley Hotel.

Standard Toilet(s)

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.