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Forse of Nature - Cafe

Forse House, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland, KW5 6DG

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Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located directly in front of the cafe entrance ramp.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located in front of the accessible parking at the side of the guest house.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • After entering via the ramp, the café is located along the corridor to the right.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering, designated seating and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right hand side as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 88cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, benches and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the café.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a ramp or slope, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: coat hooks and a baby changing table.

Getting Around (craft shop)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The craft shop entrance is in the corridor near the main entrance.

Outdoor Spaces (walled garden)

  • The following is available in this area: gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass and gravel.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.
  • Access to the walled garden is via the entrance ramp, around the café on a gravel path and through a tall gate.