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About View
- Squirrel's Drey is a self-catering apartment.
  It is located on the first floor.
- There is 1 bedroom available.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Helmsdale.
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Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a water bowl for assistance dogs, shower chairs, bath mats and mobility scooter charging facilities.
- Staff receive the following training: inclusivity and autism awareness training.
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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.

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 step-free level access as you enter.
Colleagues will meet all guests checking in at this entrance.

The lift surveyed is located to the left of the entrance, along the corridor towards main guest house.
The journey time to this lift from the entrance is approximately 2 minutes.
The most accessible route to the lift has a ramp or slope, manual doors and narrow walkways.
The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The lift door opening width is 77cm.
All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

The kitchen is located on the right hand side of the apartment.
There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 84cm.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The kitchen has under counter cupboards.
The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
The sink is 94cm from the floor.
The sink has a twist/turn tap.
Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
There is a hotplate and air fryer in the apartment.

The bedroom surveyed is located to the left hand side of the apartment, next to the bathroom.
The most accessible route to the bedroom has ramps or slopes, manual doors, narrow walkways and a lift.
There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
There is written text signage on or near the door.
The door opens inwards.
The width of the door opening is 89cm.
The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
The space under the bed is 17cm 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 desk, bedside plug sockets, a chair without armrests, an armchair and a TV with subtitles.