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Summary

• For information about the opening hours please click here.
• Amenities at this site include: a reception and self-catering accommodation.
• There is onsite parking available here with designated Blue Badge parking.
• The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and an automatic door.
• There is 1 step-free entrance.
• The entrance surveyed is the reception and office main entrance opposite the visitor parking section.
  Each Lodge has been treated as having its own main entrance.
• The building has 2 floors once inside.
• There is step free access to the ground floor only once inside.
• There is stepped only access to the upper floor of each Lodge, which is for carers and/or other family members.
• There is stepped or platform lift access to the upper floor of each Lodge.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• This venue also has the following available: accommodation with some adaptations for disabled people, a hoist, seating, large print information, a BSL interpreter, facilities for assistance dogs, a virtual tour and an accessible route map.
• The following mobility aids are available to borrow: a wheelchair and a mobility walker. For more information on any hire fees or booking requirements, please contact the venue.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: accessible toilets, toilets with some adaptations for disabled people, an ambulant cubicle, a stoma friendly toilet, a step free standard toilet, step free standard toilets, a standard toilet, an accessible shower and a standard shower.
• The accessible toilets surveyed can be found within the Largo and the Selkirk Lodges.
• This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 14m from the entrance to the Lodge.
• The accessible toilets can be found on the ground floor of each Lodge.
• The standard toilets can be found on the upper floors of Each Lodge.
• The standard toilets surveyed can be found within the Largo and the Selkirk Lodges.
• There is a separate exit.
• The exit has level step free access and manual doors.
• This accommodation also has the following available: a hoist, bath mats and raised toilet seats.
• The venue consist of nine units.
  The facilities are all similar.
  Some units were being used during the time of the visit and could not be surveyed (May 2023).
  Largo and Selkirk Lodges were unoccupied at the time of the survey and were therefore surveyed.

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Parking (Visitor Parking)

• This venue has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a block paved and resin bound gravel surface.
• Parking is free for all users.
• There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 485cm x 220cm.
• There is no hatched zone.
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m from the reception / office entrance.
• Obstacles from the Blue Badge bays to the entrance include: slopes/ramps.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.
• There are two Blue Badge bays near the reception for visitors.
  Each Lodge has at least one Blue Badge bay close to the front door.
  Further parking is available at the rear of the property.

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Parking (Lodge Parking)

• This venue has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a block paved surface.
• Parking is free for all users.
• There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 460cm x 225cm.
• There is no hatched zone.
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m from the entrance to the lodge the parking bay is allocated to.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Public Transport

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• First Bus operate bus service 58.
• The nearest train station is Markinch.

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Entrance (Reception / Office)

• The entrance surveyed is located to the right as you enter the property from Links Road.
• There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp/slope.
• The slope has a width of at least 150cm and a slight gradient .
• The slope does not have handrails.
• There is a single automatic door which open towards you.
• The door is activated by a push pad at a suitable height for seated users (between 75cm - 100cm).
• The width of the opening is 102cm.
• There is not a second set of doors.

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Reception

• There is step-free level access to this reception.
• The height of the reception counter is 80cm.
• There is not a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
• The reception is placed in front of a patterned background, has windows, TVs and glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Lighting levels are good at this reception.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are armchairs available in the reception area.

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Entrance (Largo Lodge)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the Largo Lodge.
• There is not step-free access at this entrance.
• There is one step.
• This entrance has a bell.
• Positioned at a recommended height: the bell (below 120cm).
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 107cm.
• There is not a second set of doors.
• There is a 4cm lip at the bottom of the door frame.
  There is a key safe to the left as you face the entrance.
  The bell is on the left as you face the entrance.
  There is an electric vehicle charging point on the wall to the left of the entrance.

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Self-Catering Accommodation (Largo Lodge)

• The number or name of the accommodation viewed was Largo.
• The following areas are available: lounge/living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, patio and accessible bedroom(s).

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• Lounge/Living Areas View
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include: sofas, armchairs and televisions.
  • The flooring in the lounge/living area is hard flooring.
  • 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
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • The dining tables are at a height of 79cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 73cm.
• Outdoor Seating Areas View
  • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio.
  • Access to the patio is through sliding glass doors, which are opened and closed using a lever arm.
    These doors may be heavy to open and both have a 4cm lip at the bottom of the door frame.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
  • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a table, seat(s) with armrests and a barbeque.

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Kitchen (Largo Lodge)

• The kitchen is located ahead of you on the right as you enter the lodge.
• There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door which open away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
• Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; low level worktops/counters with knee recess, sinks, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
• The kitchen has hard flooring.
• The area does not have a non-slip floor.
• The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
• Lighting levels are good here.
• There is a dual height worktop/counter at 73cm and 90cm.
• The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the wall.
• There are under counter and overhead cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
• The fridge/freezer door handles have low colour contrast.
• The sink tap types are lever.
• A washing machine and tumble dryer are located in a separate laundry / utility room.

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Laundry Room (Largo Lodge)

• There is step-free level access to the laundry room.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The following are available with controls at a recommended height for a seated user (between 75cm - 120cm): dryers and washing machines.

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Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s) (Largo Lodge)

• Guests 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.
  • There is a choice of two entrances to access the accessible bedrooms.
    The entrance from the living / dining area is two sliding doors which open to a width of 136cm.
    The other entrance is near the accessible toilet and bathroom. This is a single manual door which opens to a width of 106cm.
    All doors have good external and internal colour contrasts.
• 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 surveyed has specific seating available on request and an armchair.
  • The room has: a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (above 20cm), a height adjustable bed, room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm) and ceiling track hoist.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The room has hard flooring.
  • Lighting levels are good in the room.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • There is a second (conventional) bed in the accessible bedroom.
    The hoist covers the whole of the bedroom.
    There is another accessible bedroom, behind the one surveyed, accessed from the dining area.
    These room have the same facilities as each other.
    There is no ensuite.
    The accessible bedrooms have double doors for access to the patio and lawn.
    There is a 4cm lip at the bottom of the door frame.

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Accessible Toilet (Largo Lodge)

• This accessible toilet is located at the end of the corridor from the kitchen.
• There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 17m from the entrance.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
• The door has a twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 105cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm x 196cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet seat.
• There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
• 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 49cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 59cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a shelf located where it is not reachable.
• The shelf is not positioned between 85cm and 105cm and has minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, both dropdown rails and the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
• Lighting levels are good in the cubicle.

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Self-Catering Bathroom (Largo Lodge - Transfer Both Sides)

• The bathroom has a manual door which opens outwards.
• The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The bathroom has hard flooring.
• The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
• Lighting levels are good in the bathroom.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet seat.
• There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
• The toilet seat is at the recommended height (48cm).
• Grab rails in the bathroom include: a horizontal grab rail on the door, vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin, a horizontal grab rail at the shower and vertical grab rails at the shower.
• The bathroom has a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat and a dropdown rail in the shower.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 48cm.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin.
• The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The ensuite has: a bath and a wheel-in shower.
• The bath is at a height of 51cm.
• The bath tap type is lever.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm), a fixed overhead shower head and a handheld shower head.
• The shower control type is twist turn.
• There is a drop down/tip up seat at a recommended height (48cm).
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, the dropdown rail, the internal door, both dropdown rails, all grab rails and the toilet seat.
• There is a ceiling hoist which covers the whole of the bathroom.

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Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Largo Lodge)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
• There is not step-free access to the bedroom surveyed.
• The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is high.
• The standard accommodation is primarily for carers or other family members.
  The upper floor consists of two standard bedrooms, a quiet room and a bathroom.

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• Getting Into The Bedroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
• Inside The Bedroom View
  • The bed type is single.
  • The room surveyed has an armchair.
  • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm) and plug sockets next to the bed.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The room has soft flooring.

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Entrance (Selkirk Lodge)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the Selkirk Lodge.
• There is not step-free access at this entrance.
• There is one step.
• This entrance has a bell.
• Positioned at a recommended height: the bell (below 120cm).
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 102cm.
• There is not a second set of doors.
• There is a 4cm lip at the bottom of the door frame.
  There is a key safe to the left as you face the entrance.
  The bell is on the left as you face the entrance.
  There is an electric vehicle charging point on the wall to the left of the entrance.

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Self-Catering Accommodation (Selkirk Lodge)

• The number or name of the accommodation viewed was Selkirk.
• The following areas are available: lounge/living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, patio and accessible bedroom(s).

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• Lounge/Living Areas View
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include: sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and televisions.
  • The flooring in the lounge/living area is hard flooring.
  • 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
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • The dining tables are at a height of 79cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 73cm.
• Outdoor Seating Areas View
  • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio.
  • Access to the patio is through sliding glass doors, which are opened and closed using a lever arm.
    These doors may be heavy to open and both have a 4cm lip at the bottom of the door frame.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
  • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a table, a barbeque and seat(s) with armrests.

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Kitchen (Selkirk Lodge)

• The kitchen is located ahead of you on the right as you enter the lodge.
• There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
• Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; low level worktops/counters with knee recess, sinks, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
• The kitchen has hard flooring.
• The area does not have a non-slip floor.
• The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
• Lighting levels are good here.
• There is a dual height worktop/counter at 73cm and 90cm.
• The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the wall.
• There are under counter and overhead cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
• The fridge/freezer door handles have low colour contrast.
• The sink tap types are lever.
• A washing machine and tumble dryer are located in a separate laundry / utility room.

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Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s) (Selkirk Lodge)

• Guests 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.
  • There are two doors to access the accessible bedrooms. There is a choice of two entrances to access the accessible bedrooms. The entrance from the living / dining area is two sliding doors which open to a width of 136cm.
    The other entrance is near the accessible toilet and bathroom. This is a single manual door which opens to a width of 106cm.
    All doors have good external and internal colour contrasts.
• 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 surveyed has an armchair and specific seating available on request.
  • The room has: room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a height adjustable bed, ceiling track hoist and a gap under the bed at the recommended height for a mobile hoist (above 20cm).
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The room has hard flooring.
  • Lighting levels are good in the room.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • There is a second (conventional) bed in the accessible bedroom.
    The hoist covers the whole of the bedroom.
    There is no ensuite.
    The accessible bedrooms have double doors for access to the patio and lawn.
    There is a 4cm lip at the bottom of the door frame.

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Accessible Toilet (Selkirk Lodge)

• This accessible toilet is located at the end of the corridor from the kitchen.
• There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 14m from the entrance.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
• The door has a twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 105cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm x 194cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet seat.
• There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
• The following grab rails are available: vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin and a horizontal grab rail on the door.
• There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
• 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 49cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 59cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is a shelf located where it is not reachable.
• The shelf is not positioned between 85cm and 105cm and has minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, both dropdown rails and the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
• Lighting levels are good in the cubicle.

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Self-Catering Bathroom (Selkirk Lodge - Transfer Both Sides)

• The bathroom has a manual door which opens outwards.
• The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The bathroom has hard flooring.
• The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
• Lighting levels are good in the bathroom.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet seat but the right side is obstructed.
• There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
• The toilet seat is at the recommended height (48cm).
• Grab rails in the bathroom include: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail at the shower and vertical grab rails at the shower.
• The bathroom has a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat and a dropdown rail in the shower.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 58cm.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin.
• The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm), a fixed overhead shower head and a handheld shower head.
• The shower control type is twist turn.
• There is a drop down/tip up seat at a recommended height (48cm).
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, both dropdown rails, the floor and the toilet seat.
• The bathroom also has an overhead hoist which can transverse the whole bathroom.
  The venue can provide a wide variety of bathing aids and seats upon request.

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Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Selkirk Lodge)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
• There is not step-free access to the bedroom surveyed.
• The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is high.

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• Getting Into The Bedroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The standard accommodation is primarily for carers or other family members.
    The upper floor consists of two standard bedrooms, a quiet room and a bathroom.
• Inside The Bedroom View
  • The bed type is single.
  • The room surveyed has an armchair.
  • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm) and plug sockets next to the bed.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The room has soft flooring.

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Self-Catering Bathroom (Selkirk Lodge)

• The bathroom has a manual door which opens inwards.
• The bathroom has hard flooring.
• The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
• 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).
• Grab rails in the bathroom include: a horizontal grab rail at the shower.
• The bathroom has no dropdown rail.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm.
• 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 70cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• The ensuite has: a shower cubicle and a bath.
• The bath is at a height of 51cm.
• The bath tap type is lever mixer.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm), a fixed overhead shower head and a handheld shower head.
• The shower control type is twist turn.
• There is no seat.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and all grab rails.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
• The bath has a hand held shower.

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User Reviews

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