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Wester Derry Farm Holidays - Hazel Lodge

Wester Derry, Kilry, Alyth, Blairgowrie, PH11 8JA

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Summary (Hazel Lodge)

  • 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 a slight ramp/slope and manual doors.
  • There are 3 step-free entrances.
  • This does include the main entrance.
  • The entrance surveyed is the main entrance, located at the front of the house.
  • The building has 2 floors once inside.
  • There is step free access to the ground floor only once inside.
  • There is stepped only access to the first floor bedrooms and bathroom.
  • This venue also has the following available: accommodation with some adaptations for disabled people, seating, large print information and facilities for assistance dogs.
  • The following mobility aids are available to borrow: a wheelchair. For more information on any hire fees or booking requirements, please contact the venue.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: a step free standard toilet, a standard toilet and standard showers.
  • The standard toilets can be found on the ground floor and first floor.
  • The standard toilets surveyed can be found on the ground floor in the Wet Room and on the first floor in the family bathroom.
  • There is one accessible room available.
  • There are two standard bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is located approximately 8.8km (5.4 miles) south in Alyth, served by buses from Dundee, Blairgowrie and Kirriemur.
  • The nearest train station is Dundee.
  • Dundee Station is approximately 37km (23 miles) south of Wester Derry.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a gravel surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Obstacles from the Blue Badge bays to the entrance include: slopes/ramps and loose chippings.

Entrance (Hazel Lodge)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp/slope.
  • The ramp has a width between 75cm and 150cm and a slight gradient .
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • This entrance has a bell and a key hole.
  • Positioned at a recommended height: the bell (below 120cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is a similar ramp at the side of the house up to the rear patio.

Self-Catering Accommodation (Hazel Lodge)

  • The number or name of the accommodation viewed was Hazel Lodge.
  • The following areas are available: lounge/living room, dining area, patio, bathroom, accessible bedroom(s) and kitchen.
  • Lounge/Living Areas View
    • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, televisions and radios.
    • The flooring in the lounge/living area is soft 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 72cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table(s) is 65cm.
  • Outdoor Seating Areas View
    • The following outdoor seating areas are available: patio.
    • There is level access to the patio through double doors.
      There are two unmarked steps or a slight ramp down to garden level.
    • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes a hard surface which is even.
    • Facilities on the terrace/decking area include: a table, a barbeque and seat(s) without armrests.

Kitchen (/ Diner)

  • The kitchen is located on the ground floor, at the rear.
  • 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 79cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the kitchen.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, 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 90cm.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboards/units have a low colour contrast to the wall and to the floor.
  • The sink tap types are twist/turn.
  • The kitchen has chairs without armrests.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed.

Laundry Room (Utility 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 not 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) (Ground Floor)

  • 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 double.
    • 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: a bed at a recommended height (between 48cm - 54cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), plug sockets next to the bed and window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has soft flooring.
    • Lighting levels are good in the room.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.

Self-Catering Bathroom (Ground Floor Wet Room)

  • The bathroom has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • 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 push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
  • The toilet seat is not at the recommended height (48cm).
  • Grab rails in the bathroom include: a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin and vertical grab rails at the shower.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and the toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
  • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • There is a drop down/tip up seat not at a recommended height (48cm).
  • 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, all grab rails, the toilet seat and the dropdown rail.
  • The dropdown rail is on the left as you face the toilet.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the right going up.
  • Lighting levels are good at these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides to the lower flight.

Self-Catering Standard Bedroom(s) (First Floor)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • There is not step-free access to the bedroom surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external bedroom door and wall is high.
  • There are two bedrooms on the first floor, one a double room, the other a twin.
  • Getting Into The Bedroom View
    • The width of the door is 78cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal bedroom door and wall is high.
    • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • Inside The Bedroom View
    • The bed type is double.
    • The desk height is not between 73cm and 75cm.
    • The room surveyed has a stool.
    • The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm) and plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The room has soft flooring.

Self-Catering Bathroom (First Floor)

  • The bathroom has a manual door which opens inwards.
  • The bathroom has hard flooring.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • Lighting levels are low in the bathroom.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
  • The toilet seat is {Textbox}cm above floor level.
  • The bathroom has no dropdown rail.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 78cm.
  • 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 78cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The ensuite has: a bath.
  • The bath is at a height of 56cm.
  • The bath 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.
  • 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 and the toilet seat.

Play Barn

  • There is a split-level play barn on the farm site next to the self-catering cottages.
  • There is a slight ramp, 140cm wide, leading down to the barn entrance.
  • The barn entrance has double doors, with one door locked, which open away from you (push). The opening is 75cm wide.
  • There is a 4cm step to the threshold.
  • On the ground floor is an open area with sit-on play trucks and a trampoline.
  • There is a staircase from ground to first floor with 10 unmarked 22cm deep steps. There are handrails both sides between 90cm to 100cm from the pitch line.
  • At first floor level there is a table-tennis table, pool table and darts board.

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