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Hilly Cow Wigwams

Leyden Farm, Kirknewton, Edinburgh, West Lothian, EH27 8DQ

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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 main entrance to the facilities rooms. These consist of the toilet block, kitchen/diner and games/entertainment room.
    All internal lights are on sensors, there are no light switches.
  • The building has 1 floor once inside.
  • There is step free access once inside.
  • There is ramped access to the games and entertainment room.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This venue also has the following available: seating, a BSL interpreter, facilities for assistance dogs and maps.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: step free standard toilets and standard toilets.
  • There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed can be found in the kitchen/dining block.
  • This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed can be found on the ground floor and is for female use.
  • There are no accessible rooms available.
  • There are 11 "Wigwams" on this site, all are built on raised decking. These units are also built on top of the decking. The average number of steps to get into the unit from the ground is 3 for the decking, then a further step into the unit.
    To overcome this, two portable slopes are on site: one to cover the decking steps and the other to cover the step into each unit.
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Parking (Site Car Park)

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a grass, loose chippings and unsurfaced surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • There is no direct bus service to the Hilly Cow Wigwams site.
  • The nearest train station is Kirknewton.
  • For more information :- https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/KKN.aspx Hilly Cow Wigwams from the rail station is a 1.2 mile walk along narrow country lanes. Taxi services may be available at the rail station.

Entrance (Entrance to Kitchen/Diner Block)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the 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 100cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • The height of the main door is 180cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access via ramps/slope, throughout the majority of the venue.
  • The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to unsurfaced paths, grass and gravel.
  • The building does not have a hearing assistance system.

Ramp or Slope (Between Kitchen/Diner and Games/Entertainment Room)

  • There is a slope with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • The ramp is 70cm in length.

Glamping (Standard Wigwams)

  • The glamping tent surveyed at the time of the visit was Woolies Wigwam.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the room surveyed.
  • There is a slope with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked but there are no handrails.
  • The slope overcomes the steps.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 83cm.
  • The following facilities are available: drinking water taps, water and toilet disposal, pet-friendly facilities, a kitchen, heating facilities and WiFi.
  • There are two of these units on the site.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The following facilities are available in the room: a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a fridge, a porch and WiFi.
    • The bed type is single.
    • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (above 20cm) and a bed at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • To get from ground level to the unit base requires you to use two steps. To get from the base into the unit requires you to use another step.
      The slope to assist from ground level to the base is portable with a nine degree slope, 100cm wide and 145cm long. The slope to assist from the base into the unit there is a seventeen degree slope, 90cm wide and 80cm long.

Glamping (Standard Plus)

  • The glamping tent surveyed at the time of the visit was Bertie Bull Wigwam.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the room surveyed.
  • A width between 75cm and 150cm and There is a slope with a steep gradient .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked but there are no handrails.
  • The slope overcomes the steps.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 84cm.
  • The following facilities are available: drinking water taps, water and toilet disposal, pet-friendly facilities, a kitchen, heating facilities and WiFi.
  • There are two of these units on site.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The following facilities are available in the room: a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a fridge and WiFi.
    • The bed type is single.
    • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (above 20cm) and a bed at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm).
    • To get from ground level to the unit base requires you to use two steps, to get from the base into the unit requires you to use another step. The slope to assist from ground to the base is portable with a 9 degree slope, 100cm wide and 145cm long. The slope to assist getting from the base into the unit has a 17 degree slope, is 90cm wide and 80cm long.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm high.
    • 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 wash basin is 83cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • The soap dispenser is 80cm high.
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the floor.

Ensuite (Standard Plus)

  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The toilet seat is at a recommended height from the floor (48cm).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the soap dispenser and the wash basin.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
  • 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 toilet seat.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door.

Glamping (Ensuite Wigwams)

  • The glamping tent surveyed at the time of the visit was Ensuite - Henry Horse Wigwam.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the room surveyed.
  • There is a slope with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • The step is clearly marked but there are no handrails.
  • The slope overcomes the steps.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 83cm.
  • The following facilities are available: drinking water taps, water and toilet disposal, pet-friendly facilities, a kitchen, heating facilities and WiFi.
  • There are three of this type of unit on site.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The following facilities are available in the room: a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a fridge, a porch, WiFi and a BBQ.
    • The bed type is single.
    • The room has: a bed at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (above 20cm) and plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm).
    • To get from ground level to the unit base requires you to use two steps, to get from the base into the unit requires you to use another step. The slope to assist from ground to the base is portable with a nine degree slope, 100cm wide and 145cm long. The slope to assist getting from the base into the unit is a slope with a seventeen degree, 90cm wide and 80cm long.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
    • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
    • The height of the wash basin is 87cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.

Ensuite (Ensuite Wigwams)

  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels are low in the ensuite.
  • The toilet seat is at a recommended height from the floor (48cm).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the internal door and the floor.

Glamping (Deluxe Wigwams)

  • The glamping tent surveyed at the time of the visit was Daisy Duck Wigwam.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the room surveyed.
  • A width between 75cm and 150cm and There is a slope with a steep gradient .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked but there are no handrails.
  • The slope overcomes the steps.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 85cm.
  • The following facilities are available: drinking water taps, water and toilet disposal, pet-friendly facilities, a kitchen, heating facilities, a BBQ, a hot tub and WiFi.
  • There are four units of this type on the site.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The following facilities are available in the room: a kitchenette, a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a fridge, a balcony, WiFi and a BBQ.
    • The bed type is single.
    • The room has: a bed at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (above 20cm) and plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm).
    • To get from ground level to the unit base requires you to use two steps, to get from the base into the unit requires you to use another step. The slope to assist from ground to the base is portable with a nine degree slope, 100cm wide and 145cm long. The slope to assist getting from the base into the unit is a slope of seventeen degrees, 90cm wide and 80cm long.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm high.
    • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
    • The ensuite has: a shower cubicle.
    • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm high.
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.

Ensuite (Deluxe Wigwams)

  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The toilet seat is at a recommended height from the floor (48cm).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the soap dispenser.
  • The ensuite has: a shower cubicle.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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 toilet seat.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the internal door.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located on your right as you enter the Kitchen/Diner block.
  • There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
  • The door has a hook lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 80cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 245cm 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 122cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door, vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin 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, a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 73cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
  • The height of the baby change is 80cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a shelf located where it is reachable.
  • The shelf is positioned between 85cm and 105cm and has minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
  • The height of the coat hook is 138cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle also has: a pedal bin and a wheel in shower.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, some grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails and the floor.
  • A shower cubicle occupies the right hand transfer space, however this should not impede someone using the transfer space.

Standard Toilet(s) (Kitchen/Diner Block)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet(s).
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The female toilet was surveyed.
  • There is also a male toilet in the same location.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is a standard shower cubicle within this toilet.