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South Sands Hotel and Restaurant

Bolt Head, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LL

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • This hotel offers accommodation and a bar/restaurant and is located on the beachfront at South Sands in Salcombe, Devon.
    • There are 22 bedrooms in total.
    • There are 2 bedrooms with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms with adaptations.
    • None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
    • 1 bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a bath.
    • 1 bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • Shared facilities include: toilets, a lounge and a dining room.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the ground floor rooms and the beach.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the rooms on the first floor and the ambulant adapted room on the ground floor (Room 2).
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, panic alarm, a water bowl for assistance dogs, shower chairs and mobility scooter charging facilities.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: The shower chair is located in Room 1 and is fixed.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Evacuation Training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the bar/lounge.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located next to the bar/lounge.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located in the hotel foyer.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations next to the bar/lounge.

Parking

  • The car park is located across the road from the hotel.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 123cm.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The height of the call button at the barrier is 138cm.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • The EV charging point is free to use for hotel residents only.

Access To (to Accessible Entrance from the Car Park)

  • Proceed along the pathway to the left of the Blue Badge bay, through the open gateway (141cm wide).
    Cross the road and turn left. The accessible entrance is the first door on the right.
  • The journey time from the car park is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The button for access is 123cm high.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left after entering via the accessible entrance.
  • The journey time to this reception from the accessible entrance is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to reception.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.
  • The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the lounge/bar.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the ground floor rooms.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rooms on the first floor, the entrance to one of the adapted rooms on the ground floor (Room 2).
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is background noise.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the hotel foyer.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors which are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Room 1)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor.
    • The journey time to this bedroom from reception is approximately 1 minute.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The key lock is at a height of 83cm.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, an armchair, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • The room can be set up with twin beds on request.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 1 - Right 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 86cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat, a flip-down seat, a wall-mounted grab rail, dropdown rails and an emergency alarm.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • The width of the opening into the shower is 158cm.

Standard Bedroom (Room 2)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, manual doors, steps and narrow walkways.
  • There is stepped access into the bedroom.
  • There are 2 steps which are clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail only covers the first step.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The key lock is at a height of 83cm.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 67cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 28cm 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, an armchair, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (Room 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is not 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 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a shelf and an emergency alarm.
  • The ensuite has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower has a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • The height of the bath is 53cm.

Lounge (Lounge/Bar)

  • The lounge is located next to reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is no TV.

Dining Room (and Restaurant)

  • The dining room is located next to the bar/lounge.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The height of breakfast buffet table is 76cm
    There is waitress service in the restaurant for lunchtime/evenings.
    The terrace doors are all 180cm wide.