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Sandford Country Cottages

Sandford House, Newport-on-Tay, Fife, DD6 8RG

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Summary

  • For information about the opening hours please click here.
  • Amenities at this site include: parkland, a historic house and self-catering accommodation.
  • There is onsite parking available here and there is no designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps, a slight ramp/slope and manual doors.
  • There are 5 step-free entrances.
  • This does not include the main entrance.
  • The entrance surveyed is the main entrance.
  • 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: accommodation with some adaptations for disabled people, seating, large print information, facilities for assistance dogs and a virtual tour.
  • The following mobility aids are available to borrow: a wheelchair and 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 an accessible shower.
  • There is/are 0 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
  • The standard toilets can be found on ground floor.
  • The standard toilet surveyed can be found in the main bedroom.
  • There is a separate exit.
  • The exit has level step free access.
  • There is one accessible room available.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: bed raisers and bath mats.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac 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 train station is Leuchars.

Entrance (Main Entrance - The Coach House)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp/slope.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient and a width of at least 150cm .
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There are 2 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.

Self-Catering Accommodation

  • The number or name of the accommodation viewed was The Coach House.
  • The following areas are available: lounge/living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom and patio.
  • Lounge/Living Areas View
    • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include: sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and televisions.
    • 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
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • The dining tables are at a height of 74cm.
    • 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.
    • Access to the patio area is through side doors or sliding glass doors.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: seat(s) without armrests and a table.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located within the living / dining area.
  • There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • 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, 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.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 92cm.
  • There are under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The sink tap types are lever.
  • The kitchen has high stools.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed.
  • The height of the tables range between 92cm and 92cm.

Laundry 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 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): washing machines.

Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s) (Main Bedroom - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the accessible bedroom(s).
  • The accessible bedroom has access to the patio through a set of sliding doors.
  • 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 87cm.
    • 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 double.
    • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed .
    • The room surveyed has a stool.
    • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a desk at a recommended height (between 73cm - 75cm), 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 48cm - 54cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm) and a height adjustable bed.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has hard flooring.
    • Lighting levels are good in the room.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
    • The bed is adjustable by using bed risers to achieve the desired height.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
    • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has hard flooring.
    • The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels are good in the ensuite.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat.
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • The toilet has no dropdown rail.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm 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.
    • The height of the wash basin is 88cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a shower chair.
    • 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, the toilet seat and all grab rails.
    • There is a diagonal grab rail on the back wall of the shower.
      The venue has three standard bathrooms with shower enclosures or a bath with a wall mounted shower.
      There is also a standard toilet within the utility room.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (Second Bedroom)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the rear of the property to the left.
  • There is step-free level 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 86cm.
    • 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.
    • The room has: plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), plug sockets next to the bed and light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has soft flooring.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
    • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has hard flooring.
    • The ensuite 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 but it is obstructed.
    • The toilet seat is at a height of 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet has no dropdown rail.
    • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
    • The ensuite has: a lowered bath and a shower cubicle.
    • The wash basin is 88cm high.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is an adjustable, 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: all grab rails.
    • The shower has a grab rail which is at an angle to the floor, not vertical and not horizontal.There is a third bedroom available with a shower over a bath.