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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • There are 51 bedrooms in total.
  • There are 3 bedrooms with adaptations.
  • None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
  • All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Shared facilities include: toilets, a lounge, a dining room and a laundry room.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Aviemore.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a manual wheelchair, medication fridge and mobility scooter charging facilities.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: Guests can use the fridge in the kitchen, but must store medication in a box with their own name.
  • The venue can provide large print documents.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor of the hotel, behind the bar area and near the BWWC lounge area.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the hotel, behind the bar area and near the BWWC lounge area.

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Parking

• The car park is located in front of the hotel.
• The car park is open air/surface.
• There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• The Blue Badge bays are not signposted or marked.
• There are no hatched/marked zones.
• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The venue has a drop-off point.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a bell at a height of 124cm.
• The door opens by revolving.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• The revolving door can be flattened against the side of the frame to allow a wheelchair to pass through the opening.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead of you, to the right of the stairs.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 102cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.

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Entrance (Durbury Room)

• This entrance is located to the left as you enter the main entrance of the hotel.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 135cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors .
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 141cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (The Restaurant)

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• Location and Service View
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus are handheld and available in large print.
  • 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 and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The menu changes daily. Please contact the venue with any dietary requirements.
• Seating Area View
  • 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

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Entrance (Capercaillie Bar)

• This entrance is located to the right as you enter the main entrance of the hotel.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (The Bar)

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• Location and Service View
  • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • 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 and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the far left as you enter the bar area.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 113cm.
  • 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: sofas, armchairs, chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, armchairs and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

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Entrance (Outdoor Bar Seating)

• This entrance is located to the far end of the bar area.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Seating Area (Outdoor bar seating)

• The seating area is located to the rear of the bar area.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has a step and uneven surfaces.
• 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 and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of reception, through the first set of doors into the restaurant and to the right.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• The doors into the lift are manual doors.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead of you as you enter the main entrance to the hotel.
• The ground floor, the annex, first, second, and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors which are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear of the Bar - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the bar area.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • 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 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer 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 a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • Additional features include: a full length mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.

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Access To (The BWWC Club Room)

• The Birdwatching and Wildlife Club (BWWC) room is located to the rear of the hotel.
• The most accessible route has a ramp or slope.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Toilet with Adaptations (BWWC Club Room - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you approach the BWWC Club Room.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • 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 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser 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 a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.

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Seating Area (BWWC Club Room)

• The seating area is located the rear of the hotel.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
• 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 and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Lounge (Library)

• The lounge is located through the BWWC Club room, at the rear of the hotel.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
• There is a TV with subtitles.

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Room (Osprey Suite - Lecture Theatre)

• The room is located at the rear of the hotel through the BWWC Club Room.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors which open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Room 312)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left and then right along the corridor, and it is the second door on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The key lock is at a height of 143cm.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 71cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm 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, a coffee table, a desk and an armchair.
  • There is an emergency phone.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 312 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 80cm.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • 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 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The ensuite 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, a flip-down seat and a wall-mounted grab rail.
  • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Room 111)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the right hand corridor, on the left hand side.
  • The journey time to this bedroom from the lift is approximately less than one minute.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The key lock is at a height of 90cm.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm 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: bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a chair with armrests.
  • There is an emergency phone.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 111 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 80cm.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is not 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 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
  • The ensuite 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, a flip-down seat and wall-mounted grab rails.
  • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.