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Netherurd Garden House

Netherurd, Walled Garden, Blyth Bridge, West Linton, Scottish Borders, EH46 7AQ

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Summary

  • Amenities at this site include: an adventure playground and formal gardens.
  • There is onsite parking available here with designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a manual door.
  • There are 3 step-free entrances.
  • This does include the main entrance.
  • The entrance surveyed is the West Wing entrance to the rear side of the building.
  • The building has 1 floor once inside.
  • There is step free access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This venue also has the following available: accessible accommodation, a hoist, seating, large print information, a companion/carer discount, facilities for assistance dogs, a virtual tour, maps and an accessible route map.
  • The sensory pack includes: fidget toys, binoculars, activity sheets, soft toy, torch, dark tent and accessible maps. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
  • There are 2 accessible rooms available.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: a hoist and a deaf alert system.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac and gravel surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m from the West Wing main entrance.
  • Obstacles from the Blue Badge bays to the entrance include: dropped kerbs.
  • Designated parking is located to the rear side of the building with the main car park area outside the walled garden, as shown in photographs 7 and 8.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • The nearest train station is West Calder.
  • West Calder Railway Station is approximately 22 miles away.

Entrance (West Wing Main Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the West Wing.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp/slope.
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • This entrance has a key safe.
  • There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a similar entrance to the East Wing.
    There are also double door entrances to the walled garden, which some rooms have their own doors to.

Self-Catering Accommodation

  • The number or name of the accommodation viewed was The West Wing.
  • The following areas are available: dining area, terrace, patio, lounge/living room and kitchen.
  • Lounge/Living Areas View
    • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; televisions, radios, coffee tables and sofas.
    • The flooring in the lounge/living area is hard flooring and soft 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 adjustable.
  • Dining Areas View
    • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
    • The dining tables are at a height of 76cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 67cm.
  • Outdoor Seating Areas View
    • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio and terrace.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a natural surface which is even, a hard surface which is even and a soft surface which is even.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a barbeque and bench seating.

Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s) (West Wing - Left Hand Transfer)

  • The ensuite transfer space for the accessible bedrooms varies from left to right.
  • Guests do not need to open a door between the entrance and the accessible bedroom(s).
  • The bedroom also has an external entrance for direct access from the car park. The external entrance is 80cm wide and opens outwards.
    There is an easy slope in the doorway.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • There is step-free level access to the accessible bedroom surveyed.
    • The door is manual with a key lock.
    • The width of the door is 84cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is medium. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • 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 a desk chair without armrests.
    • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a desk at a recommended height (between 73cm - 75cm), a moveable bed, plug sockets next to the bed, a height adjustable bed, room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm), ceiling track hoist and light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has hard flooring.
    • 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.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
    • There is pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat.
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • Grab rails in the ensuite include: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The toilet has a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet roll holder is 58cm high.
    • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
    • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the soap dispenser.
    • The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • The soap dispenser is 72cm high.
    • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • There {Radio} for the shower.
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    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, all grab rails and the dropdown rail.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the toilet seat.
    • There is a kitchen unit within the bedroom offering a worktop, sink, fridge, kettle, toaster, shelves, cupboards and overhead microwave. The worktop height is 91cm.
      The overhead cupboards and microwave are 150-175cm high.
      There is an interconnecting standard bedroom.
      There is a similar accessible bedroom in the East Wing, where the en-suite accessible toilet offers transfer space to the right.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Interconnecting Rooms)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the front of the West Wing.
  • There is step-free level access to the bedroom surveyed.
  • This room is accessed via the interconnecting accessible bedroom, or by its own separate entrance from the car park.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 76cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is high.
    • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is single or zip and link.
    • The room surveyed has a sofa and a desk chair without armrests.
    • The room has: room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), plug sockets next to the bed, plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm) and light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has hard flooring.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens inwards.
    • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has hard flooring.
    • The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat.
    • The toilet seat is not at a height of 48cm from the floor.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm 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 wash basin is 83cm high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • The soap dispenser is 83cm high.
    • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • 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 and the floor.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
    • There is a kitchen unit within the bedroom offering a worktop, sink, fridge, shelves, cupboards and overhead microwave. The worktop height is 91cm.
      The overhead cupboards and microwave are 150-175cm high.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Studio Rooms)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to the bedroom surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is high.
  • The rear studio rooms can also be accessed step-free via the rear garden patio with 83cm wide doors.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 85cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is high.
    • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is double or zip and link.
    • The room surveyed has an armchair.
    • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm) and room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has hard flooring.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens inwards.
    • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has hard flooring.
    • The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat.
    • 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 60cm 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 and the soap dispenser.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • 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 and the floor.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
    • There is a kitchen unit within the bedroom offering a worktop, sink, fridge, kettle, toaster, shelves, cupboards and overhead microwave. The worktop height is 91cm.
      The overhead cupboards and microwave are 150-175cm high.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Suites)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step-free level access to the bedroom surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is medium.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 79cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is medium.
    • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is medium.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is single or zip and link.
    • The room surveyed has an armchair and a sofa.
    • The room has: plug sockets next to the bed, plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm) and a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm).
    • 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 have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has hard flooring.
    • The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat.
    • 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 60cm high.
    • The wash basin is 82cm high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • 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 the internal door.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
    • There is a kitchen unit within the bedroom offering a worktop, sink, fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, shelf and cupboards. The worktop height is 91cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located beside the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; fridge freezers, ovens, hobs with knee recess, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is medium.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 92cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the wall.
  • There are under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The sink tap types are lever.
  • The following are available here: takeaway cups and easy grip cutlery.

Kitchen (Main Hall Kitchen Area)

  • The kitchen is located in the West Wing side of the main hall.
  • There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which open towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, ovens and hobs.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is medium.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 93cm.
  • The cupboards/units have a low colour contrast to the wall.
  • The sink tap types are twist/turn.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed.
  • The following are available here: takeaway cups and easy grip cutlery.
  • There are double doors which can also be used to access this area.
    There is a further sink available on the East Wing side of the hall.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to the rear of the terrace.
    • There is step-free access at this access point, via ramp/slope.
    • The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
    • There are 4 steps.
    • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • Outdoor Spaces View
    • The following outdoor facilities are available: a sports court, parkland, a grassed play area, formal gardens and a playground with play equipment.
    • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: grass and gravel.
    • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
    • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • The play equipment is in easy reach for seated and standing users, and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: balancing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.
    • There is a wide arched gate to the side of the walled garden which can be used to access the rear of the building via slope. There is a gate to the rear of the walled garden which has a step in the doorway.

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