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Dalriada Luxury Lodges

Dalriada Lodges, Cowie, Stonehaven, AB39 3RH

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Summary

  • For information about the opening hours please click here.
  • Amenities at this site include: a reception and self-catering accommodation.
  • There is onsite parking available here with designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible entrance has level step free access.
  • There are 2 step-free entrances.
  • This does not include the main entrance.
  • The entrance surveyed is the Reception Building side entrance - leading to the accessible toilet.
  • The building has 1 floor once inside.
  • There is step free access once inside.
  • There is stepped only access to the outdoor communal area.
  • This venue also has the following available: seating.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet for the use of everyone.
  • There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed can be found at the side entrance of the reception building.
  • This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the side entrance of the reception building.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m from the side entrance of the reception building.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Each lodge has their own designated parking space with level access into the lodge.
    The site is on a hillside with steep slopes around the site.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • The nearest train station is Stonehaven Station.

Entrance (Reception Building Side Entrance - Accessible Toilet)

  • The entrance surveyed is located to the side of the reception building.
  • There is step-free level access at this entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to this reception.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are chairs without armrests and coffee tables available in the reception area.

Self-Catering Accommodation (Ruthery Lodge)

  • The number or name of the accommodation viewed was Ruthery Lodge.
  • The following areas are available: dining area, bathroom, decking, kitchen and lounge/living room.
  • Lounge/Living Areas View
    • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; coffee tables, televisions and sofas.
    • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is fair.
    • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are adjustable.
  • Dining Areas View
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • The dining tables are at a height of 77cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 76cm.
    • The dining table has a glass top.
  • Outdoor Seating Areas View
    • The following outdoor seating areas are available: decking.
    • The decking is accessed through a door to the right of the kitchen. The door opens inwards and the opening is 80cm wide. There is a small lip on the threshold.
      There is ample room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: seat(s) without armrests and a table.
    • The table on the decking measures 71cm to the underside.

Kitchen (Ruthery Lodge)

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • 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, washing machines, tumble dryers, microwaves and kettles.
  • The majority of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 91cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a poor colour contrast to the sink, to the floor and to the wall.
  • There are under counter and overhead cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The sink tap types are lever.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Ruthery Lodge)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left from the entrance to the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access to the bedroom surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is good.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 78cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is fair.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is single or zip and link.
    • The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm) and window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm).
    • The room has soft flooring.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens inwards.
    • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The toilet seat is not at a height of 48cm from the floor.
    • The height of 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 shower cubicle and a bath.
    • The wash basin is 85cm high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.
    • Each lodge has two bedrooms which have a similar layout.
      There is an ensuite to the second bedroom, which has a standard bath with a shower head.

Outdoor Spaces (Outdoor Communal Seating Areas)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at top of the access road to the lodges, at the top left corner of the property.
    • There is not step-free access at this access point.
    • There are 5 steps.
    • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
    • There is open access to the area.
  • Outdoor Spaces View
    • The following outdoor facilities are available: gardens.
    • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: gravel.
    • Footpaths are not available in all of the outdoor spaces.
    • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • The outdoor area is a gravelled area for communal use with bench seating only.

Accessible Toilet (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located ahead from the reception entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m from the reception 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 87cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm x 215cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm 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 door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin without lid.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, some grab rails and the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.
  • There is a light switch outside the toilet door which is 103cm high.