Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- This is one of five lodges available at Cairngorm Lodges.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
- 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 Aberdeen.
- 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 access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The following facilities are available: shower chairs, a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
Parking
- The car park is located at the front of the lodge, to the right of the entrance ramp.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the side of the lodge.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a key safe at a height of 118cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the left as you enter the lodge.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- The hob is 92cm 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, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
Lounge
- The lounge is located ahead and to the right as you enter the lodge.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 to the right as you enter the lodge.
- 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.
Standard Bedroom (Twin Room)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the far right as you enter the lodge.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 18cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
- There is a narrow gap at the foot of the single bed which may hinder access for wheelchair users.
Bedroom with Adaptations (Double Room)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located to the far left of the lodge.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 18cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
- There is no emergency alarm.
Standard Bedroom (Double Room)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the far left of the lodge.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has manual doors and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 18cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located to the left past the kitchen.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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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 63cm (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 41cm 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 twist/turn tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
