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The Chalet, Holidays for All

West Meikle Pinkerton Farm, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1RX

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Summary

  • 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 a slight ramp/slope, steps and a manual door.
  • There are 2 step-free entrances.
  • This does include the main entrance.
  • The entrance surveyed is the main entrance at the front side of the chalet.
  • The building has 1 floors 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: accessible accommodation, a hoist, seating and facilities for assistance dogs.
  • The sensory pack includes: torch. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet for the use of everyone, a standard toilet and an accessible shower.
  • There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed can be found in the accessible bedroom ensuite.
  • This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the entrance.
  • The standard toilets can be found on the ground floor.
  • The standard toilet surveyed can be found to the left as you enter.
  • There is one accessible room available.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: a hoist and bath mats.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a concrete 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 bus stops are located at Thurston, approximately 2.5 miles away.
  • The nearest train station is Dunbar.
  • Dunbar Railway Station is approximately 3 miles away.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located to the front side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The ramp has a width between 75cm and 150cm and a slight gradient .
  • The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There is a single manual door which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • There is also a wide sliding door around to the front of the chalet from here (photographs 7 and 8).

Self-Catering Accommodation (The Chalet)

  • The number or name of the accommodation viewed was The Chalet.
  • The following areas are available: lounge/living room, dining area, kitchen, terrace and accessible bedroom(s).
  • 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 low.
    • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are adjustable.
    • There is an automatic height adjustable reclining chair available in the living area.
      The washing machine is located in the mirrored cupboard to the right as you enter.
  • Dining Areas View
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • The dining tables are at a height of 79cm.
    • 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: terrace.
    • There is ramped access via wide sliding doors, or the main entrance can also be used to access the terrace.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: bench seating, a table and a barbeque.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter, in the living area.
  • There is step-free level access to the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which open away from you.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; low level worktops/counters, sinks, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
  • The kitchen has hard flooring.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • 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.
  • There is a dual height worktop/counter at 76cm and 91cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the wall.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The sink tap types are lever.
  • The following are available here: two handled cups.

Self-Catering Accessible Bedroom(s)

  • Guests do not need to open a door between the entrance and the accessible bedroom(s).
  • 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 79cm.
    • 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 zip and link.
    • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed .
    • The room surveyed has an armchair.
    • The room has: ceiling track hoist, room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), a height adjustable bed, window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm), 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 a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
    • The room has hard flooring.
    • Lighting levels are good in the room.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is low.
  • 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 a non-slip floor.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
    • 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 an elbow pad 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, a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door, a vertical grab rail at the shower, a horizontal grab rail at the shower 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 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 ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • The shower control type is lever.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a shower chair.
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail and all grab rails.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the toilet seat and the floor.
    • There is a ceiling track hoist from the bedroom through to the accessible toilet in the ensuite.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left 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.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 79cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is high.
    • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is low.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is zip and link.
    • The room has: window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), a moveable bed and a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has hard flooring.
    • There is also a standard twin room (photographs 5 to 8).

Self-Catering Bathroom

  • The bathroom has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has hard flooring.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Lighting levels are good in the bathroom.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat.
  • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
  • The toilet seat is not at the recommended height (48cm).
  • The bathroom has no dropdown rail.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 61cm.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The ensuite has: a bath and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 61cm.
  • The bath tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • 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.