Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 2 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 Aviemore.
- The nearest bus station is Aviemore.
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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: shower chairs, a seat/chair, walking aids and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: There is a height adjustable perch stool available for the bathroom.
- The venue can provide large print documents.
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.
Entrance
- This entrance is located to the front of the cottage.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 3 steps which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
- There is a key safe at a height of 120cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Kitchen (with Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located to the left as you enter the cottage.
- 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 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 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.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
Lounge (TV Snug)
- The lounge is located to the right as you enter.
- 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: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Lounge (Sunroom)
- The lounge is located to the front of the kitchen.
- 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: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
Standard Bedroom (Twin or Double)
- The bedroom surveyed is located to the front right of the cottage.
- 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 73cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- 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: a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.
- There is a fitted wardrobe available in this room.
Bedroom with Adaptations (King Size Bed)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located to the far right as you enter the cottage.
- 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 73cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 63cm 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 with armrests, wardrobes for seated users and bedside plug sockets.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
- There are two wall-mounted grab rails on the walls in this room.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located ahead of you as you enter the cottage.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There are two doors to access the bathroom with adaptations.
The door to access this bathroom from the master bedroom opens into the bathroom and has a width of 81cm.
The other door opens from the main living area. - The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt 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 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- 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 lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The bathroom has a waste bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
- The toilet is a Closomat toilet.
- The bathroom 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 controls are twist/turn.
- A wheeled shower chair can be provided on request.
Seating Area (Decking Area)
- The seating area is located to the rear of the cottage.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There are two steps from the decking area into the garden.
There is level access to the garden via a path which runs along the side of the cottage.