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Summary

• 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 manual doors, a slight ramp/slope and steps.
• There are 2 step-free entrances.
• This does include the main entrance.
• The entrance surveyed is the main entrance.
• The building has 3 floors once inside.
• There is step free access to the ground floor only once inside.
• There is stepped only access to the conservatory, to the first and second floors.
• 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, large print information and facilities for assistance dogs.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people, an ambulant cubicle, a step free standard toilet and standard showers.
• There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
• The accessible toilet surveyed can be found at the rear of the ground floor.
• This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
• The standard toilets can be found on the ground floor.
• The standard toilet surveyed can be found at the rear of the ground floor.
• There is one accessible room available.
• There are ensuite bedrooms with a shower or a bath on the first floor.

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Parking

• This venue has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a gravel surface.
• Parking is free for all users.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Public Transport

• There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest bus stop is approximately 650 metres (0.4 miles) south of Carlogie House on Carlogie Road.
• The nearest train station is Carnoustie.
• Carnoustie is a Category B station, with ramps to both platforms, and either a connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms or a level crossing.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house.
• 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 a handrail on the right going up.
• There are 2 steps.
• The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the left going up.
• The ramp overcomes the steps.
• This entrance has a bell.
• Positioned at a recommended height: the bell (below 120cm).
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 113cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is a single manual door that opens inwards with level access at the rear of the house (photographs 8 to 10).

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Self-Catering Accommodation

• The number or name of the accommodation viewed was Carlogie House.
• The following areas are available: decking, kitchen, patio, dining area, accessible bedroom(s) and lounge/living room.

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• Lounge/Living Areas View
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; radios, televisions, armchairs, sofas, telephones and coffee tables.
  • The flooring in the lounge/living area is soft flooring and hard 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 moderate to good.
  • Some of the carpeting in the house includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people with visual or perceptual difficulties.
• Dining Areas View
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • The dining tables are at a height of 76cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 66cm.
  • The dining area is in the lounge.
• Outdoor Seating Areas View
  • The following outdoor seating areas are available: decking, patio and terrace.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a soft surface which is even, a hard surface which is even and loose chippings.
  • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a hot tub, sun lounger(s), a table, a coffee table, a barbeque, seat(s) without armrests, bench seating and seat(s) with armrests.

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Stairs

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the right going up.
• Lighting levels are good at these stairs.
• The stairs from first floor to the second floor attic bedroom are curved.

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Room(s) (Lounge and Conservatory)

• The room surveyed was the Lounge and Conservatory and is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Inside The Room View
  • The room has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, sofas, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) and coffee tables.
  • There are no tables which are at a recommended height for a wheelchair user (between 70cm - 80cm).
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • This room has a television screen.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level at 140cm.
  • There is a high drinks bar at one end. The bar is 122cm high.

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Steps (Conservatory)

• There are 2 steps.
• The steps are not clearly marked with no handrails.

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Room(s) (Dining and Function Room)

• The room surveyed was the Dining and Function Room and is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter.
• There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
• The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.

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• Getting Into The Room View
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • There is a single manual door which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Inside The Room View
  • The room has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, long tables, chairs without armrests and room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • Tables are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).

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Kitchen (Main Kitchen)

• The kitchen is located at the front of the of the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm.
• 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, dishwashers, 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 90cm.
• The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the sink.
• There are under counter and overhead cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
• The sink tap types are twist/turn.
• The kitchen has high stools.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The kitchen opens onto the main lounge. The opening has no doors and is 213cm wide.

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Kitchen (Small Kitchen)

• The kitchen is located off the dining and function room.
• There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door which open towards you.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• 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, fridges, ovens, hobs, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
• The kitchen has hard flooring.
• The area has 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 94cm.
• There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
• The cupboards/units have a low colour contrast to the wall.
• The sink tap types are lever.

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Laundry Room

• There is step-free level access to the laundry room.
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
• There is not level room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout this area.
• The following are available with controls at a recommended height for a seated user (between 75cm - 120cm): washing machines and dryers.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to wait within the laundry room.

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Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s) (Tay)

• Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the accessible bedroom(s).

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• Getting Into The Bedroom View
  • There is step-free level access to the accessible bedroom surveyed.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 83cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
• Inside The Bedroom View
  • The bed type is single.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed, but staff can move furniture on request .
  • The room surveyed has a desk chair without armrests.
  • The room has: light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), a desk at a recommended height (between 73cm - 75cm), plug sockets next to the bed, a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 48cm - 54cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm) and a moveable bed.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The room has soft flooring.
  • Lighting levels are good in the room.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
• Ensuite View
  • 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 not got a non-slip floor.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • 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.
  • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
  • Grab rails in the ensuite include: horizontal grab rails at the shower.
  • The toilet has a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet roll holder is 72cm 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 height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm) and a fixed overhead shower head.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is a height adjustable seat.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the internal door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the dropdown rail and all grab rails.

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Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Fochabers)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
• 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 View
  • The width of the door is 84cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
• Inside The Bedroom View
  • The bed type is double.
  • The desk height is between 73cm and 75cm.
  • The room surveyed has a desk chair without armrests.
  • The room has: a moveable bed, a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm) and a desk at a recommended height (between 73cm - 75cm).
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The room has soft flooring.
• Ensuite View
  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • The ensuite has hard flooring.
  • The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels are good in the ensuite.
  • The toilet seat is not at a height of 48cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 65cm 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 89cm 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 less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, the toilet seat and the internal door.
  • There is a 24cm high step into the shower cubicle.
    There are a 11 standard bedrooms on the first and second floors with a variety of bed type and arrangement available.
    One ensuite has a standard bath instead of a shower.

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor)

• There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
• The shower control type is twist turn.

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• Comments View
  • There is a shallow 5cm step into the shower.
    
  • There is a curtain to the shower area.

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Ramp or Slope (Sauna and Toilets)

• There is a ramp with a slight gradient .
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The ramp is located next to the rear entrance. It gives access to the sauna and standard toilet from the rear door.
  There is a 78cm wide door that opens inwards with a 5cm threshold to access the sauna area.
  There is alternative level access from the main hallway past the standard toilet and shower to the sauna.

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Sauna

• The sauna is located on the ground floor at the rear.
• There is a glass door 78cm wide that opens outwards.
• There is a 9cm step at the threshold
• Internally there is a bench seat without handrails.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, off the lounge.
• There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
• The door has a lever twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 85cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm x 180cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 74cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 65cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a shelf located where it is not reachable.
• The shelf is not positioned between 85cm and 105cm and has minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
• The height of the coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid and a pedal bin.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails, the internal door, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.
• Lighting levels are good in the cubicle.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There is step-free level access into the toilet(s).
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• Lighting levels are good in the cubicle.