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Cairngorm Bothies - Beekeepers

Logie Coldstone, Aboyne, Nr Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5PZ

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located at the front of the bothy.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Seating Area (Outside)

  • The seating area is located to the front of the bothy.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Accommodation with Adaptations

  • Accommodation Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the bothy.
    • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The room has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 25cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following features/facilities are available: bedside plug sockets.
    • Seating available includes: a chair with armrests and a stool.
  • Kitchenette Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available in the kitchenette: a kettle.
    • The kitchenette has a lowered work surface and a lowered sink.
    • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
    • The hob is 85cm from the floor.
    • The sink is 65cm from the floor.
    • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
    • The bothy has a wood burning stove which is used as the cooker and oven.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 93cm.
    • 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 122cm (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 is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm 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.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached and a shower seat.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Standard Bedroom

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter the bothy.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 34cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and an additional single bed.
  • The trundle bed is stored under the single bed in this room.