Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- 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.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Huntly.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Bedroom Features
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- 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)
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Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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.