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The Boat House

Rothiemurchus, by Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1QP

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • There are 3 bedrooms in total.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is not step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • The nearest train station is Aviemore.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats, a water bowl for assistance dogs and shower chairs.

Parking (Accessible Entrance)

  • The car park is located to the right hand side of the house.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right hand side of the house.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The key safe is located opposite the main entrance, in the trunk of the Rowan tree.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the rear left of the house.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the kitchen.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen via the path that leads out of the front main door, round the side of the house and into the dining room from the patio.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 94cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 96cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: coffee tables.

Dining Room

  • The dining room is located to the far right of the house as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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, armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.

Seating Area (Outdoor Patio)

  • The seating area is located at the rear of the property.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Lounge (Snug)

  • The lounge is located to the rear left of the house.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There are two steps leading up into the kitchen from the TV snug. These steps are marked with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.

Lounge (TV Room)

  • The lounge is located along the corridor to the left as you enter the house from the main entrance.
  • 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 86cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Rowan)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to your right as you enter the house.
    • 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 87cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 5cm 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: a chair with armrests and a desk.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Rowan - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 89cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 66cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has a detachable shower head, a flip-down seat and wall-mounted grab rails.
    • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located along the corridor to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

Standard Bedroom (Milton Burn)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left of the stairs on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests.

Standard Ensuite (Milton Burn)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
  • The ensuite has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.

Standard Bedroom (Drumore)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the far right of the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and bedside plug sockets.

Standard Bathroom (River Spey)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located opposite the Drumore room.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle and a bath.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Standard Toilet Facilities (River Spey)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located opposite the Drumore room.
  • The most accessible route has steps.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Rear of the Kitchen)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located just off the kitchen.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.