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Summary

• For information about the opening hours please click here.
• There is onsite parking available here and there is no designated Blue Badge parking.
• The most accessible entrance has level step free access.
• There is 1 step-free entrance.
• This does include the main entrance.
• The entrance surveyed is the at the front of the house.
• The building has 2 floors once inside.
• There is not step-free access once inside.
• There is stepped only access to upper floor lounge, two bedrooms and the toilets.
• There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• This venue also has the following available: accessible accommodation, a hoist, seating and facilities for assistance dogs.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet for the use of everyone, an ambulant cubicle and a standard toilet.
• There is/are 2 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
• The accessible toilets surveyed can be found both the toilet on the ground floor and in the changing places area.
• This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
• The standard toilets surveyed can be found on the upper floor.
• There are 4 accessible rooms available.
• This accommodation also has the following available: a hoist, a panic alarm and bath mats.

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Parking (Private 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 are no Blue Badge bays. All the parking spaces within the property are available for the residents' parking.

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Public Transport

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• Lothian Buses run service 124 through Dirleton with a stop near the Castle Inn. For more information on Lothian Bus Service please use this link ;-https://www.lothianbuses.com/.
• The nearest train station is Drem.
• Drem station is 3.5 miles from the venue and does not have a regular taxi service from the station. Pre-booking a taxi is advised, as there is no direct bus service between Drem and Dirleton.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at this entrance.
• The slope has a width of at least 150cm and a slight gradient .
• The slope does not have handrails.
• This entrance has a bell.
• Not positioned at a recommended height: the bell (above 120cm).
• There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.

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Stairs

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground and first floors.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are not clearly marked but there are handrails on both sides.

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Self-Catering Accommodation

• The following areas are available: kitchen, dining area, bathroom, patio and lounge/living room.

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• Lounge/Living Areas View
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, coffee tables, telephones, armchairs and televisions.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are good.
• Dining Areas View
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • The dining tables are at a height of 75cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 70cm.
• Outdoor Seating Areas View
  • The following outdoor seating areas are available: terrace and patio.

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Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the upper floor.
• There is not step-free access to the bedroom surveyed.
• The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is medium.
• There are two bedrooms with twin beds in each room. There is also a social area with a small entertainment unit, sofa and armchairs on the upper floor.

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• Getting Into The Bedroom View
  • The width of the door is 75cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
• Inside The Bedroom View
  • The bed type is single.
  • The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm) and plug sockets next to the bed.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Flooring in the standard bedrooms and in the social area is carpeted throughout.

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Self-Catering Bathroom

• The bathroom has a manual door which opens inwards.
• The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
• The toilet seat is at the recommended height (48cm).
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 65cm.
• 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 soap dispenser and the wash basin.
• The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
• The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• The ensuite has: an over bath shower and a bath.
• The bath is at a height of 50cm.
• There is an adjustable and detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the internal door.

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Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s)

• Guests do not 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.
• Inside The Bedroom View
  • The bed type is single.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed .
  • The room has: room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (above 20cm), ceiling track hoist, a height adjustable bed, plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), plug sockets next to the bed and a moveable bed.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • The room has hard flooring.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
• Ensuite View
  • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has hard flooring.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet seat.
  • There is an elbow pad flush on the transfer side.
  • Grab rails in the ensuite include: a vertical grab rail at the shower and a horizontal grab rail at the shower.
  • The toilet has a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The toilet roll holder is 70cm 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 and the soap dispenser.
  • The ensuite has: an over bath shower, a wheel-in shower and a shower cubicle.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The bath is at a height of 70cm.
  • There is a handheld shower head, an adjustable and detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
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  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
  • The toilet is height adjustable.
    The wash basin is height adjustable.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located as you enter the building through the main entrance and enter the kitchen area, turn right and the toilet is the first door (unmarked) on the right.
• There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a poor colour contrast.
• The door has a twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 90cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 235cm x 185cm 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.
• The lateral transfer space is 127cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
• The following grab rails are available: a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a shelf located where it is reachable.
• The shelf is not positioned between 85cm and 105cm and does not have minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and disposal facilities.
• There are coat hooks in the toilet at 160cm and 160cm from the floor.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the toilet seat.
• This cubicle has 4 coat hooks in a row.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is additional to standard and accessible toilets, and is not located close to other managed facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door has no lock.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 265cm x 700cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum height of 2.4m and there is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet seat.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and both dropdown rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
  • The toilet seat is 55cm from the floor.
  • There is an elbow pad flush.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 65cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing places hoist is powered overhead and covers the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The following grab rails are available: horizontal grab rails and a vertical grab rail.
  • The following dropdown rails are available: a dropdown rail.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid, a sanitary bin, a wheel in shower and a shower cubicle.
  • The facility does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks for seated users are at the recommended height.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The main facilities within this area are clos-o-mat, hi-lo bath, height adjustable wash basin, walk in/wheel in shower, tilt/in-shower chair.
    The hoist is a single track with covers both beds, the washbasin, the toilet, the bath and kinks to provide access to the wheel-in shower.
    There is no door between the bedroom and the main facilities but there is an open gap of 90cm.

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Accessible Shower

• There is step-free level access to the accessible shower.
• The width of the accessible shower door opening is 150cm.
• The accessible shower has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail.
• The following dropdown rails are available: a dropdown rail.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails and the dropdown rail.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a height adjustable seat.
• There is an adjustable and detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
• The shower control type is twist turn.
• The accessible shower is located within the Changing Places area.

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User Reviews

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