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Summary

• Amenities at this site include: parkland.
• There is onsite parking available here and there is no designated Blue Badge parking.
• The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a manual door.
• There are 2 step-free entrances.
• This does include the main entrance.
• The entrance surveyed is the main entrances at the rear of The Capercaillie House and The Lamont/The Ramsay Lodges.
• The building has 2 floors once inside.
• There is step free access to the ground floor only once inside.
• There is stepped only access to the additional rooms on The Capercaillie first floor.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• This venue also has the following available: seating, large print information, facilities for assistance dogs, a virtual tour and maps.
• The sensory pack includes: fidget toys, binoculars, activity sheets and torch. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: a standard toilet.
• There is/are 0 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
• The standard toilets can be found on the ground floor.
• There are no accessible rooms available.
• This accommodation also has the following available: bath mats.

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Parking

• This venue has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a loose chippings and compacted gravel surface.
• Parking is free for all users.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Public Transport

• There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest bus stop is in Oxton, approximately 2 miles away.
• The nearest train station is Stow.
• Stow Railway Station is approximately 12 miles away.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - The Capercaillie)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the house.
• There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp/slope.
• The ramp has a slight gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm .
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There are 2 steps.
• The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
• The ramp overcomes the steps.
• This entrance has a bell.
• Not positioned at a recommended height: the bell (above 120cm).
• There is a single manual door which open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is not a second set of doors.
• There are several further entrances to the rear and side gardens and a garden room, all of which have stepped access.

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Self-Catering Accommodation

• The number or name of the accommodation viewed was The Capercaillie.
• The following areas are available: lounge/living room, bathroom, dining area, kitchen and terrace.

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• Lounge/Living Areas View
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; coffee tables, radios, armchairs, televisions and sofas.
  • The flooring in the lounge/living area is hard flooring.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are adjustable.
• Dining Areas View
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • The dining tables are at a height of 75cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 73cm.
• Outdoor Seating Areas View
  • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio and decking.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even, a natural surface which is uneven and a soft surface which is even.
  • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a table, a hot tub, seat(s) with armrests and a barbeque.

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Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s)

• The bedroom surveyed is located to the rear right of the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access to the bedroom surveyed.
• The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is low.

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• Getting Into The Bedroom View
  • The width of the door is 80cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
• Inside The Bedroom View
  • The bed type is double.
  • The room surveyed has an armchair.
  • The room has: light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), wardrobes adapted to be used from a seated position, room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), plug sockets next to the bed and a moveable bed.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The room has hard flooring.
• Ensuite View
  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens inwards.
  • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has hard flooring.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat.
  • The toilet seat is at a height of 48cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 56cm high.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower and a bath.
  • The wash basin is 85cm high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The soap dispenser is 127cm high.
  • The bath is at a height of 54cm.
  • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is no seat.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the internal door and the floor.
  • This room also has a stepped entrance to the rear terrace and hot tub area.
    There are further similar rooms on the first floor.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located to the left as you enter.
• There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door which open away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
• Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; fridge freezers, ovens, hobs and toasters.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
• The area does not have a non-slip floor.
• The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is low.
• There is a dual height worktop/counter at 90cm and 92cm.
• The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the wall.
• There are under counter and overhead cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
• The sink tap types are lever.
• The kitchen has high stools and chairs without armrests.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The height of the tables range between 76cm and 92cm.
• The microwave is located in the laundry room. There is also wider access to the kitchen from the living areas.

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Laundry Room

• There is step-free level access to the laundry room.
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The following are available with controls at a recommended height for a seated user (between 75cm - 120cm): washing machines.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to wait within the laundry room.

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Stairs

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the right going up.
• The stairs are open.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There is step-free level access into the toilet(s).
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.

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Parking (Lodge)

• This venue has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a gravel surface.
• Parking is free for all users.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Entrance (Lodge Entrance)

• The entrance surveyed is located to the rear side of the Ramsay Lodge.
• There is not step-free access at this entrance.
• There is one step.
• The step is not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
• There is a single manual door which open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There is a single manual door which open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is a similar entrance to the balcony.

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Self-Catering Accommodation (Lodge)

• The number or name of the accommodation viewed was Ramsay Lodge.
• The following areas are available: decking, dining area, kitchen, terrace and lounge/living room.

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• Lounge/Living Areas View
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; televisions, radios, coffee tables, sofas and armchairs.
  • The flooring in the lounge/living area is hard flooring.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is low.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are adjustable.
• Dining Areas View
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • The dining tables are at a height of 75cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 71cm.
• Outdoor Seating Areas View
  • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio, terrace, balcony and decking.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
  • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a hot tub, seat(s) with armrests and seat(s) without armrests.
  • There are steps into the hot tub and to the grass surrounding the patio area.

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Kitchen (Lodge)

• The kitchen is located to the rear left as you enter, adjoining the lounge area.
• There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
• Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, fridges, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, kettles and toasters.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
• The area does not have a non-slip floor.
• The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is low.
• The worktops/counters are at a height of 90cm.
• The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the hob.
• There are under counter and overhead cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
• The cupboards/units have a low colour contrast to the floor.
• The sink tap types are lever.
• The kitchen has chairs without armrests.
• Tables are not permanently fixed.
• The height of the tables range between 75cm and 75cm.

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Laundry Room (Lodge)

• There is step-free level access to the laundry room.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The following are available with controls at a recommended height for a seated user (between 75cm - 120cm): washing machines.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to wait within the laundry room.

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Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Lodge)

• The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
• There is step-free level access to the bedroom surveyed.
• The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is low.

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• Getting Into The Bedroom View
  • The width of the door is 77cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is low.
• Inside The Bedroom View
  • The bed type is double.
  • The room surveyed has a desk chair without armrests.
  • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm) and plug sockets next to the bed.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The room has hard flooring.
• Ensuite View
  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has hard flooring.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat.
  • The toilet seat is at a height of 48cm from the floor.
  • Grab rails in the ensuite include: a vertical grab rail at the bath.
  • The toilet has no dropdown rail.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 75cm high.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
  • The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower and a bath.
  • The wash basin is 80cm high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The soap dispenser is 80cm high.
  • The bath is at a height of 53cm.
  • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is no seat.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the floor and the toilet seat.

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User Reviews

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