Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include accommodation, bar/restaurant, conference facilities.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Ross Priory Lochside Cottage self catering accommodation, gardens, 9 hole golf course, loch, boating facilities.
- Related link Ross Priory Lochside Cottage.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-strathclyde-glasgow/ross-priory-lochside-cottage
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- The venue caters to both Strathclyde University private members and to the public.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 23:00.
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- The venue is open from 08:00 when there are guests staying.
- From October-March the venue closes at 17:00 unless there are bookings.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
- This venue is situated in Gartocharn.
- The nearest mainline station is Balloch.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Rear Designated Bay)
- 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 can booked in advance.
- There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the lower ground 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- 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.
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- If the rear designated bay is in use, blue badge holders can park at the right side of the building.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- 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 loose chippings.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- The patron does have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- If the rear designated bay is in use, blue badge holders can park at the right side of the building.
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 bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 114cm (3ft) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Lower Ground Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the back of the building to the lower floor.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 77cm (2ft) wide.
Level Change (Lower Ground Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance from the right.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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- The ramp has handrails on both sides.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear left of the building, round behind the stairs.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
- The lift is 26m (28yd 17in) from the lower ground entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 145cm (3ft x 4ft).
- There are not 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 lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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- There is an evacuation chair beside the lift on the main ground floor level.
Other Floors (Lower Ground Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is not a landing.
Reception
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- This is by lift.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the lounge.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Lower Ground Club Room)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down into the club room.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down into the club room.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 12 rooms in total.
- There are 1 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 10 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 23m (25yd 6in) from the lower ground entrance.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was Torrinch.
- The width of the door is 80cm.
- The height of the bed is 62cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 40cm (15in).
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- An adjoining room is not available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 85cm (2ft).
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 230cm x 265cm (7ft x 8ft).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (18in) above floor level.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
- It is out of reach(higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The flip down or fixed seat height is 45cm (17in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
- The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is fair.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Other sensory auxiliary aids available are portable vibrating alarm pager.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are In rooms.
- The hotel does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
- The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 1.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
- There are 2 rooms on the lower ground floor which have level access via the lower ground floor entrance or lift.
- The 2 lower ground rooms could be used similarly to adjoining rooms as the corridor door to them can be locked from the inside and the room doors are close.
- There are 10 rooms on the first floor which are only accessible via the stairs.
Other Floors (First Floor Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are not 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.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are further rooms, the Scott room.
Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- 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 snacks and meals.
Eating and Drinking (Bar/Lounge)
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 59cm (23in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- 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 snacks and meals.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the lower ground entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left on the lower ground floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 280cm (4ft 9in x 9ft 2in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the lower ground floor.
- The standard changing room is 5m (5yd 18in) from the lowe ground entrance.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- The female changing rooms are located on the opposite side of the corridor 9m from the lower ground entrance.
Standard Shower
- The standard showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
- There is 1 deep step without hardrails leading into the showers.
Golf Course
- There are mainly easy to moderate slopes throughout the course with steep slopes at some holes.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
- There is an open fireplace.
- Plastic cups are available.
- Plastic cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.