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Lindores - Lindores Lodge

Braeside of Lindores, Newburgh, Fife, KY14 6HU

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Summary

  • For information about the opening hours please click here.
  • Amenities at this site include: self-catering accommodation.
  • There is onsite parking available here and there is no designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible entrance has level step free access and a manual door.
  • There is 1 step-free entrance.
  • The entrance surveyed is the main entrance at the front of the house.
  • 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 Boot Room (utility) via the rear entrance, and the standard bedrooms on the first floor.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This venue also has the following available: accommodation with some adaptations for disabled people and seating.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people and an accessible shower.
  • There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed can be found on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • There is one accessible room available.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stops are at Lindores, or at Den of Lindores.
    The stop at Den of Lindores is served by Stagecoach bus route 36 which runs between Glenrothes and Perth via Ladybank Station.
    Both stops at Den of Lindores and Lindores are served by Stagecoach bus route 94 which runs between St Andrews and Newburgh.
  • The nearest train station is Ladybank.
  • Ladybank is south of Lindores and is served by bus route 36.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a loose chippings surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Please note there are rocks to delineate the edge of the parking area and lawn.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house in the car park.
  • There is step-free level access at this entrance.
  • This entrance has a bell and a key safe.
  • 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 82cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • There are two other entrances, both stepped, one at the rear into the utility room, and a patio door into the lounge.

Self-Catering Accommodation

  • The number or name of the accommodation viewed was Lindores Lodge.
  • The following areas are available: accessible bedroom(s), patio, dining area, bathroom, kitchen and lounge/living room.
  • Lounge/Living Areas View
    • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; televisions, coffee tables, radios, sofas and armchairs.
    • 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 bench seating and single seats without armrests.
    • The dining tables are at a height of 80cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 69cm.
  • Outdoor Seating Areas View
    • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a natural surface which is even and a hard surface which is even.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a hot tub, a coffee table, a barbeque and seat(s) with armrests.
    • There is a sunken trampoline.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter within the open plan kitchen / dining / lounge area.
  • 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 79cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, kettles and toasters.
  • The kitchen has hard flooring.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • 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.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 92cm.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit door handles have low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever.
  • The microwave, washing machine and dryer are in the Boot Room (utility).

Laundry Room (Boot Room)

  • There is step-free level access to the laundry room.
  • There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not level room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout this area.
  • The following are available with controls at a recommended height for a seated user (between 75cm - 120cm): dryers and washing machines.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • There is an external manual door into the boot room, the rear entrance, that opens into the room, is 82cm wide, and has a 20cm step at the threshold.

Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s)

  • Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the accessible bedroom(s).
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • There is step-free level access to the accessible bedroom surveyed.
    • The door is manual.
    • The width of the door is 79cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is single or zip and link.
    • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed, but staff can move furniture on request .
    • The room surveyed has an armchair and a desk chair without armrests.
    • The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 48cm - 54cm), wardrobes adapted to be used from a seated position, a moveable bed, light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm) and plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has hard flooring.
    • Lighting levels are good in the room.

Self-Catering Bathroom (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • 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 not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat.
  • 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 vertical grab rail on the non transfer side and a horizontal grab rail at the shower.
  • The bathroom has a dropdown rail in the shower and a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 82cm.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin.
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm) and a fixed overhead shower head.
  • The shower control type is twist turn.
  • There is a drop down/tip up seat not at a recommended height (48cm).
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail, the internal door and all grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the floor.
  • There are two coat hooks 165cm high.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the right going up.
  • Lighting levels are good at these stairs.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor to the left from the top of the stairs.
  • There is not step-free access to the bedroom surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is high.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 79cm.
    • 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 or zip and link.
    • The desk height is between 73cm and 75cm.
    • The room surveyed has a desk chair without armrests and an armchair.
    • The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), a moveable bed, light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm) and plug sockets next to the bed.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has soft flooring.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens by sliding.
    • The ensuite has hard flooring.
    • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels are good in the ensuite.
    • The toilet seat is not at a height of 48cm from the floor.
    • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
    • The ensuite has: a shower cubicle.
    • The wash basin is 83cm high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • The shower control type is twist turn.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no seat.
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.
    • The shower cubicle has a 7cm high threshold.
      There is second ensuite standard bedroom to the right with a bath and an over bath shower.

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