Access Guide
Summary
- For information about the opening hours please click here.
- Amenities at this site include: self-catering accommodation.
- There is onsite parking available here and there is no designated Blue Badge parking.
- The most accessible entrance has steps, 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 Bunkhouse and Bramble Brae entrances.
- The building has 1 floor once inside.
- There is step free access once inside.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- This venue also has the following available: accommodation with some adaptations for disabled people, seating, a companion/carer discount, facilities for assistance dogs and maps.
- Toilet and changing facilities available include: a step free standard toilet and an accessible shower.
- The standard toilet surveyed can be found in the Bunkhouse Bracken Bedroom.
- There is one accessible room available.
- This accommodation also has the following available: bath mats.
Parking (The Bunkhouse)
- This venue has a car park.
- This is an open air car park with a block paved and loose chippings surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is not a designated drop-off point.
- There are two electric vehicle charging points close to the parking area.
The block paved car parking area measures 490cm * 590cm.
Public Transport
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
- The nearest train station is Alloa.
Entrance (The Bunkhouse Main Entrance)
- The entrance surveyed is located in the middle of the south side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm .
- The ramp has handrails on both sides.
- There are 3 steps.
- The steps are not clearly marked but there are handrails on both sides.
- The ramp overcomes the steps.
- This entrance has a key safe.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is not a second set of doors.
- The ramp is approximately 13.5 metres in length with a level landing area halfway along.
Self-Catering Accommodation (The Bunkhouse)
- The number or name of the accommodation viewed was The Bunkhouse.
- The following areas are available: lounge/living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom and decking.
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Lounge/Living Areas
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- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include: sofas, armchairs and televisions.
- The flooring in the lounge/living area is hard flooring and soft flooring.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are good.
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Dining Areas
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- The seats do not have armrests.
- The dining tables are at a height of 77cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 70cm.
- There are two tables in the dining area.
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Outdoor Seating Areas
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- The following outdoor seating areas are available: decking.
- Access to the decking is through a sliding glass door from the living area.
- The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
- Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: bench seating and a table.
- There are two picnic style tables for the decking area.
Kitchen (The Bunkhouse)
- The kitchen is located through the door on the right as you enter the building.
- 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 86cm.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
- The kitchen has hard flooring.
- The area does not have a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
- Lighting levels are good here.
- The worktops/counters are at a height of 91cm.
- There are under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The oven door and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
- 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.
Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s) (The Bunkhouse - Bracken - Left Hand Transfer)
- Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the accessible bedroom(s).
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Getting Into The Bedroom
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- There is step-free level access to the accessible bedroom surveyed.
- The door is manual.
- The width of the door is 78cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Inside The Bedroom
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- The bed type is single.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed .
- The room surveyed has specific seating available on request and a stool.
- The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 48cm - 54cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (above 20cm) and plug sockets next to the bed.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
- The room has hard flooring.
- Lighting levels are good in the room.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- There are also bunk beds in the room.
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Ensuite
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- 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.
- The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- There a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height for seated users.
- Lighting levels are good in the ensuite.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- Grab rails in the ensuite include: vertical grab rails at the shower.
- The toilet has no dropdown rail.
- The toilet roll holder is 74cm high.
- The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
- The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
- The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is a shower chair.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the toilet seat and all grab rails.
- There are two doors that access this ensuite.
The door from the bedroom is 78cm wide and the door from the corridor is 90cm wide.
Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (The Bunkhouse - Thistle - Left Hand Transfer)
- The bedroom surveyed is located left from the main entrance and the Thistle bedroom is the first door on the right.
- 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
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- The width of the door is 87cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
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Inside The Bedroom
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- The bed type is single or double.
- The desk height is not between 73cm and 75cm.
- The room surveyed has a stool and a desk chair without armrests.
- The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm) and plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm).
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The room has hard flooring.
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Ensuite
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- The ensuite has a manual door which opens inwards.
- The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The ensuite has hard flooring.
- The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels are good in the ensuite.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat.
- The toilet seat is not at a height of 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet has no dropdown rail.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm 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.
- The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
- The wash basin is 83cm high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
- The shower control type is lever.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is a shower chair.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
- A shower chair is available upon request.
There is another bedroom (Heather) with a similar configuration to this one.
Parking (Bramble Brae)
- This venue has a car park.
- This is an open air car park with a concrete and loose chippings surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is not a designated drop-off point.
- The concrete car parking area measures 370cm * 560cm.
Entrance (Bramble Brae Main Entrance)
- The entrance surveyed is located in the middle of the south side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm .
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There are 3 steps.
- The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
- The ramp overcomes the steps.
- This entrance has a key safe.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is not a second set of doors.
- The ramp is approximately 8 metres in length with a level landing area halfway along.
Self-Catering Accommodation (Bramble Brae)
- The number or name of the accommodation viewed was Bramble Brae.
- The following areas are available: lounge/living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom and decking.
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Lounge/Living Areas
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- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include: sofas, armchairs and televisions.
- The flooring in the lounge/living area is hard flooring and soft flooring.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are good.
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Dining Areas
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- 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 66cm.
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Outdoor Seating Areas
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- The following outdoor seating areas are available: decking.
- Access to the decking is through two manual glass doors, between the living area and the dining area.
- The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
- Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a barbeque, bench seating and a table.
- There is a picnic style table available for the decking area.
Kitchen (Bramble Brae)
- The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the building.
- 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, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs with knee recess, dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
- The kitchen has hard flooring.
- The area does not have a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
- The worktops/counters are at a height of 93cm.
- 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 wall.
- The cupboard/unit, oven door and fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
- The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles have low colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are lever.
- The kitchen has chairs without armrests.
- Tables are not permanently fixed.
- The height of the tables range between 76cm and 76cm.
Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Bramble Brae)
- The bedroom surveyed is located left from the main entrance.
- 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
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- The width of the door is 87cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
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Inside The Bedroom
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- The bed type is double.
- The room surveyed has a desk chair without armrests and a stool.
- The room has: plug sockets next to the bed, a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm) and plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm).
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The room has soft flooring.
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Ensuite
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- The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
- The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The ensuite has hard flooring.
- The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels are good in the ensuite.
- There is no lateral transfer space next to the toilet seat.
- The toilet seat is not at a height of 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet has no dropdown rail.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm high.
- The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
- The ensuite has: a shower cubicle.
- The wash basin is 83cm high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
- The shower control type is twist turn.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is no seat.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the toilet seat.
- There is another double bedroom with a standard toilet.
There are two bedrooms with two single beds in each with no toilet facilities.
The bathroom for the accommodation is not assigned to any specific room.
Self-Catering Bathroom (Bramble Brae - Transfer Both Sides)
- The bathroom has a manual door which opens inwards.
- The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The bathroom has hard flooring.
- The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
- Lighting levels are good in the bathroom.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet seat.
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- The toilet seat is not at the recommended height (48cm).
- Grab rails in the bathroom include: a vertical grab rail at the shower.
- The bathroom has no dropdown rail.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 71cm.
- 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.
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- The ensuite has: a bath and a wheel-in shower.
- The bath is at a height of 50cm.
- The bath tap type is lever mixer.
- There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
- The shower control type is twist turn.
- There is a shower chair.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the floor and all grab rails.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
- There is also a diagonal grab rail for the shower.