Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Cockfosters.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Hadley Wood.
Opening Times
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
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 at the front 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 490cm (10ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- 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 not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
Reception
- The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the front entrance.
- There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the Mary Beale Restaurant.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 20m (22yd) from main entrance.
- The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 75cm (3ft 7in x 2ft 6in).
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- Access to the lift is via a steep ramp or 3 medium steps with a handrail.
Room
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 4 star.
- There are 59 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 2 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
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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.
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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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Comments
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- The accessible rooms are located on the first floor along the corridor on the right.
- The hotel also has another room that is partially accessible, which would be suitable for ambulant disabled guests.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Mary Beale Restaurant)
- Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
- Full table service is available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is Modern British.
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Comments
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- There are 5 medium steps with handrails on both sides leading to an additional dining area.
Level Change (Mary Beale Restaurant)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- Please contact any member of staff.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 65cm (2ft 2in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
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Comments
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- There are 5 medium steps with handrails on both sides leading to an additional dining area.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Terrace Bar)
- Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
- Full table service is available.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold bar food.
Level Change (Terrace Bar)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- Please contact any member of staff.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 65cm (2ft 2in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor along the corridor on the right.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 158cm (6ft 6in x 5ft 2in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located next to the Mary Beale Restaurant.
- The female toilets are 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located next to the reception desk.
- The male toilets are 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.