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Whitby Holiday Park - Abbey View Holiday Home

Whitby Holiday Park, Saltwick Bay, Whitby, Yorkshire, YO22 4JX

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the accommodation.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of grass and block paving.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces and steps.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Access Point

  • This access point is located next to the parking space.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access.
  • There are 5 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The gate requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The gate has a high visual contrast.
  • The gate has a latch lock.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the left side, beyond the gate at the top of the steps.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen (with Dining)

  • The kitchen is located ahead and to the right after entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 60cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a toaster and a kettle.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located to the left through the kitchen area.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet which is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located in the hallway to the right after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow openings.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 58cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Ensuite (Double)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 58cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located in the hallway to the right after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has narrow openings, manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 58cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left after entering, at the end of the hallway.
  • The distance from from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has manual doors, narrow openings and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 58cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The bathroom has a waste bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.