Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- Silver Lodge is a cottage situated on one level.
- There are 2 bedrooms in total.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- There are laundry facilities in the cottage including a washer, iron, ironing board and tumble dryer.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest bus station is St John's Street, Creetown.
- The nearest train station is Dumfries.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, mobility scooter charging facilities and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
Access To (Entrance)
- The journey time from the street to the entrance is approximately 1 minute.
- The most accessible route has steps and manual gates.
- There are 4 steps which are unmarked with handrails on both sides.
- There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
Entrance
- This entrance is located through the gate at the side of the cottage.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step which is clearly marked, with no handrails.
- There is a key pad at a height of 103cm.
- There is a key lock at a height of 113cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Lounge (with Dining Area)
- The lounge is located to the left hand side after entering the cottage, past the kitchen.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 71cm.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the left hand side after entering the cottage.
- 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 71cm.
- 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 at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
Standard Bedroom (Super King)
- The bedroom surveyed is located ahead and to the right hand side after entering the cottage.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow openings.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 4cm 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: bedside plug sockets and an armchair.
- There are double French Doors that lead onto the patio area.
The French Door opening has a width of 100cm.
The French Door has a step with a height of 17cm.
Standard Bedroom (Twin or King Size)
- The bedroom surveyed is located immediately to the left hand side after entering the cottage.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 71cm.
- The bedroom has twin beds.
- The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 4cm 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 with armrests.
- There are double French Doors that lead onto the patio area.
The French Door opening has a width of 100cm
The French Door has a step with a height of 17cm.
Standard Bathroom
- The bathroom surveyed is located directly opposite the entrance door.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and narrow openings.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- The bathroom door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- 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, a coat hook and a shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal bin.
- The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
- The shower has a fixed shower head, an adjustable shower head which can be detached and a wall-mounted grab rail.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
Seating Area (Patio)
- The seating area is located to the rear of the cottage.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has uneven surfaces, steps and narrow walkways.
- The following areas have stepped access: the raised patio area.
- There is 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 and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- This area can be reached from either of the bedroom French Doors, or via the main, side entrance and pathway.