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Meadowsweet Bungalow

Meadowsweet, Drimvore, Kilmichael Glossary, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8SU

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Meadowsweet Bungalow is a three-bedroom, self-catering bungalow in Argyll.
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Up to two well-behaved, medium-sized dogs are welcome per visit.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the conservatory.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a manual wheelchair, portable hoists, commodes and over bed tables.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: Tilting shower wheelchair that has a commode. One folding rollator.
    • Large print documents can be provided on request.

Parking

  • The car park is located to the front left of Meadowsweet Bungalow.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of Meadowsweet Bungalow.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 133cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 92cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located as you enter Meadowsweet.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is trolley for transporting food and drinks which has height of 96cm.
    There is a door leading towards the back door corridor with a width of 75cm.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the right of the entrance, through the dining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right of the lounge.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 165cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 bathroom has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
    • There is a lowered basin at a height of 69cm.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached and wall-mounted grab rails.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • Temperature and pressure are adjusted by twist and turn handles. There are low portable folding doors which can be used to keep the shower water contained.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located through the lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • The temperature and pressure are controlled by twist/turn handles.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Twin)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located across the corridor from the lounge.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a mobile hoist, a flashing fire alarm, bedside plug sockets and wardrobes for seated users.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an additional profiling bed in this bedroom.

Standard Bedroom (Super King)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the left from the lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm 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 and a chair without armrests.

Standard Bedroom (Single)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located left round the corner from the main bedroom .
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests.

Kitchen

  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer and dishwasher.
  • There is a arch to exit the kitchen towards back door with a width of 80cm.

Seating Area (Conservatory)

  • The seating area is located around the corner from the bedroom corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has steps.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • There's a portable ramp to bypass the steps which is situated inside the conservatory.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • The seating area is located to the left and left again from the entrance ramp.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and ramps or slopes.
  • 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.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • There's single door with step which leads to the patio from the conservatory with a width of 80cm. There is 8cm lip and a 10cm step but a ramp is stored in the conservatory to bypass these.