Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The nearest train station is Kingussie.
- 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: a seat/chair, walking aids, mobility scooter charging facilities, shower chairs and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
Parking
- The car park is located to the front right of the main entrance into the Stable Cottage.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the cottage.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Accommodation with Adaptations
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Accommodation Access
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- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
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Accommodation Features
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- The room has a single bed.
- The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 2cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following features/facilities are available: an additional single bed, a dining table, a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.
- Seating available includes: a chair without armrests and an armchair.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Chairs with armrests are available on requests.
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Kitchenette Facilities
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- The following facilities are available in the kitchenette: a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The kitchenette has under counter cupboards.
- The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
- The hob is 93cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 93cm from the floor.
- The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 74cm.
- 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 129cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is 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.
- The ensuite has a waste 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 and a wall-mounted grab rail.
- The shower seat is 42cm from the floor.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
Laundry Room
- There is stepped access into the laundry room.
- There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
- There are freestanding drying racks to use for drying clothes.
Seating Area (Outdoor Patio)
- The seating area is located to the front of the cottage.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a ramp or slope.
- 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.
