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Lindores - The Glasshouse

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, located at the front of the house.
  • The building has 1 floor once inside.
  • There is step free access once inside.
  • There is stepped only access to the patio from the lounge area.
  • 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: step free standard toilets and standard showers.
  • The standard toilet surveyed can be found in the standard bedroom "Jack and Jill" ensuite / bathroom.
  • There are no accessible rooms available.
  • There is a steep drive up to the house.

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.
  • There is a shallow lip at the edge of the tiled path to the entrance.

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.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house.
  • There is step-free level access at this entrance.
  • This entrance has a key hole and a key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.

Self-Catering Accommodation (The Glasshouse)

  • The number or name of the accommodation viewed was The Glasshouse.
  • The following areas are available: kitchen, bathroom, lounge/living room, patio and dining area.
  • Lounge/Living Areas View
    • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; radios, sofas, televisions, coffee tables 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 76cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 70cm.
  • Outdoor Seating Areas View
    • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio.
    • There is an 18cm stepped access through patio doors. This can be bypassed by a path with a very slight incline from the main entrance.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a table, padded double seat(s), bench seating, a hot tub and seat(s) with armrests.
    • There is a sunken trampoline in the lawn.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located within the open plan kitchen / diner / lounge area on the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, fridges, freezers, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, washing machines, 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.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 91cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the wall and to the sink.
  • There are overhead cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboards/units have a low colour contrast to the wall.
  • The sink tap types are lever.
  • The microwave is at high level, with controls at a height of 170cm.
    The washing machine and fridge / freezer are in the separate utility area off the hallway.

Laundry Room (Utility Area)

  • There is step-free level access to the laundry room.
  • The following are available with controls at a recommended height for a seated user (between 75cm - 120cm): washing machines.
  • The utility area does not have a door.
    There is a sink, 88cm high, with a lever mixer tap.
    The worktop in the room is 91cm high.
    There is fridge / freezer on the right as you enter the utility area.

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 107cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • The door is a sliding door.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is single or zip and link.
    • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed .
    • The room surveyed has a desk chair without armrests.
    • The room has: a moveable bed, plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 48cm - 54cm), room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm) and a desk at a recommended height (between 73cm - 75cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has hard flooring.
    • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
    • Lighting levels are good in the room.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens by sliding.
    • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has hard flooring.
    • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
    • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
    • Grab rails in the ensuite include: a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin, a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet has no dropdown rail.
    • The toilet roll holder is 34cm high.
    • 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 ensuite has: a wheel-in shower and a bath.
    • The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • The bath is at a height of 59cm.
    • There is a fixed overhead shower head and a handheld shower head.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • 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 and the internal door.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Twin Bedroom and Shared Bathroom)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter, on the left of the corridor.
  • There is step-free level access to the bedroom surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is low.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 77cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
    • The door is a sliding door.
  • 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 with armrests.
    • The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), a moveable bed, a desk at a recommended height (between 73cm - 75cm) and plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has hard flooring.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens by sliding.
    • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has hard flooring.
    • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
    • 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 toilet has no dropdown rail.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm high.
    • 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 ensuite has: a bath and a wheel-in shower.
    • The wash basin is 83cm high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • The bath is at a height of 59cm.
    • The bath tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a fixed overhead shower head and a handheld shower head.
    • The shower control type is lever.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no seat.
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the toilet seat.
    • This is a Jack and Jill bathroom with access also from the hallway.

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