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Newton Farm Holidays - Self-Catering Cottage

Newton of Fotheringham Farm, Inverarity, Forfar, Angus, DD8 2JU

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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 steps and manual doors.
  • There are no step-free entrances.
  • The entrance surveyed is the front and side entrances.
  • The building has 1 floor once inside.
  • There is step free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This venue also has the following available: seating and facilities for assistance dogs.
  • The following mobility aids are available to borrow: a mobility walker. For more information on any hire fees or booking requirements, please contact the venue.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: a standard toilet and a standard shower.
  • There are no accessible rooms available.

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.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • The nearest scheduled bus services stop on the A90, 2 miles west of the farm.
    The stop is served by Stagecoach East Scotland routes 20 and 21.
  • The nearest train station is Dundee.
  • Dundee Station is located approximately 17km (10.6 miles) south-west of Newton Farm.
    Dundee is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms.

Entrance (Cottage - Front Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the cottage.
  • There is not step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • This entrance has a key hole.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.

Entrance (Cottage - Side Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the right side of the cottage.
  • There is not step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are 4 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • 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 66cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • There is a small handrail on the wall next to the door.

Self-Catering Accommodation (The Cottage)

  • The number or name of the accommodation viewed was The Cottage.
  • The following areas are available: dining area, kitchen, lounge/living room and bathroom.
  • Lounge/Living Areas View
    • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; coffee tables, armchairs, televisions and sofas.
    • The flooring in the lounge/living area is soft flooring and 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 moderate to good.
  • Dining Areas View
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • The dining tables are at a height of 78cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 63cm.
  • Outdoor Seating Areas View
    • The following outdoor seating areas are available: terrace.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes loose chippings.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a table and seat(s) with armrests.
    • There is an additional area to the rear also with loose stone chippings and a grassed area at the far end of the house.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the rear of the Cottage.
  • 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 71cm.
  • 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 92cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The sink tap types are twist/turn.
  • The dining area is in the kitchen.
    The fridge and freezer are in a cupboard.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the front of the house.
  • There is step-free level access to the bedroom surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is low.
  • There are two other bedrooms to the rear, a single and a twin.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 71cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is double or zip and link.
    • The room surveyed has an armchair.
    • The room has: room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), plug sockets next to the bed, a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm) and window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has soft flooring.

Self-Catering Bathroom

  • The bathroom has a manual door which opens inwards.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has hard flooring.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no lateral transfer space next to the toilet seat.
  • There is a lever flush on the right, but there is no transfer space.
  • The toilet seat is not at the recommended height (48cm).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm.
  • 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 79cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • The ensuite has: an over bath shower and a bath.
  • The bath is at a height of 55cm.
  • The bath tap type is lever.
  • There is a fixed overhead shower head, an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • The shower control type is twist turn.
  • 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.
  • The WC seat has a dropdown child's seat incorporated.

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