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Boghead Holiday Cottages - The Byre

Boghead, Lumsden, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4LE

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • This is one of two cottages available at Boghead Holidays Cottages.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following facilities are available: a water bowl for assistance dogs, mobility scooter charging facilities, medication fridge, shower chairs and a seat/chair.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.
    • Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness.

Parking

  • The car park is located to the front of the cottage.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 91cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and dishwasher.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located immediately in front of the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located in the main living room.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Double or Twin)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the far right of the cottage.
    • The journey time to this bedroom from the main entrance is approximately less than a minute.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 78cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
    • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a T pull handle on the door to assist with closing.

Standard Bedroom (Double or Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the corridor to the right as you enter the cottage.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.

Standard Ensuite (Double or Twin Room)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a shelf, a coat hook and a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the corridor to the right as you enter the cottage.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.

Standard Ensuite (Double)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a shelf and a coat hook.
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a transfer space to the right of the toilet in this standard ensuite.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • The seating area is located through the patio doors to the far end of the living room.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The patio doors are 108cm wide and open away from you.

Laundry Room (The Drying Room)

  • The laundry room is located in the opposite corner of the carpark, from the cottage.
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Facilities within the room include a wash basin, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Drying racks are also provided.
    The room can also be used to store equipment, such as bicycles and fishing gear.
    There is also a large freezer available.