Access Statement for Glaramara Outdoor Centre
Introduction
Accommodation and outdoor activity provider which attempts to provide accessible facilities where practicable
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
- A recently tarmaced drop off close to the main entrance has been created. Distance approximately 20 meters from main entrance.
- Car park is reasonably level, gravel based
- Car park and drop off point are lit and free of obstruction. No designated parking
- One step up to slate terrace from drop-off point.
- Three public entrances - all involve a further step up (edges painted white). One has double doors allowing for better wheelchair access. Side entrance has restricted access
- Assistance/porterage available
- Public bus drop-off at end of drive - some 100 meters from building
Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area
- Floor level even throughout entrance and reception
- Bell available for use to gain entry
- Seating available close to reception. All immediate areas on same level
- Familiarisation tour available on request
- Standard overhead lighting in entrance hall and reception area
- Reception area has glass panelled door and glass panelled serving hatch at standing height.
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc
- Accessed by manually operated single width doors, some firedoors, some with glass features
- Standard overhead lighting with emergency lighting at night
- Width of stairwells (with handrails) in main house is 100cm. Width in annexe is 82cm
- Width of corridors in main house is 125cm. Width in annexe is 100 cm
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc
- No lifts or escalators. On two floors only. Standard handrails on stairs
- Flooring is a combination of natural finish, carpet and rugs
- Public telephone in ground floor of annexe at standing height. Chair provided.
- Signage provided on doors and corridors
- All doors are manual and generally single width
Public WCs
- Non-slip stone flooring situated off main lounge, ground floor of main house
- Non-slip finish for 6 toilets situate on ground and first floor of annexe. Similarly, for toilets on first floor of main house.
- Standard signage on doors and in corridors at eye level height of average able bodied person
- No emergency pull card nor response mechanism nor special adaptations to toilets or basins
- Width of approaches to WC's adequate for wheelchair access save as to annexe showers/bathroom where corridor width reduces to 62 cm and door frame width are 55cm. Question mark over width of door frames and size of WC's for such use.
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe
- Non-smoking
- Wood flooring; level
- Moveable furniture, armless chairs in dining room. Chairs with arms and built in seating in bar area.
- Uniform overhead and side lighting
- Both dining room and bar have entrances via swing doors off main lounge. Sufficient width for wheelchair access
- Waitress service in dining room. Table service available both in the bar and the main lounge.
- WC is approximately 10 meters in distance
- Crockery, glassware, utensils and cutlery are industry standard
Laundry
- A laundry room is availabel to guests. Machines are available for use with assistance of staff
- Lighting is good; provided by two strip lights
Shop
- There is no shop
Treatment room's
- Not applicable
Leisure Facilities
- Not applicable
Outdoor Facilities
- See grounds and gardens below
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting
- Not applicable
Clubs & Entertainment
- Not applicable
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas
- Ground floor annexe bedrooms available for wheel chair use subject to width of doors. Distance from reception to nearest bedroom is approximately 11 meters.
- All bedrooms in annexe within maximum 10 meters from toilet. For upstairs main house the maximum distance is 17 meters
- No telephones, televisions, fridges, room service in bedrooms
- Carpeted, overhead and strip lighting
- Teamaking facilities including standard type mini-kettle
- Staff assistance/familiarisation always available
- Yale key operated at standard height. Latch on interior. Windows can be opened from inside.
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]
- Communal bathrooms, showers, toilets situated on first floor main house, ground and first floor annexe
- Tight approach to showers and bathroom in annexe.
- Standard size doors
- As yet, no additional provisions or aids such as hoists, seat raiser or bath seat
- Non-slip laminate flooring
- One step up to showers
- See WC's section above for more detail
Self-Catering Kitchen
- Not applicable
Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units
- Not applicable
Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)
- Not applicable
Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat
- Not applicable
Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
- Not applicable
Grounds and Gardens
- Countryside setting - largely grass. Tarmaced drive to public highway. No designated pathways other than around the immediate curtilage of the buildings. Outside benches available to guests.
- Stream runs to front of building and adjacent to car park. Fully open, no protective measures in place.
- Activities available range from informal use of the field to front - football, rugby, rounders etc... to formal, supervised activities including archery and problem solving. Use of natural habitat and trees for physical activities, risk assessed.
Additional Information
- Evacuation procedures are regularly monitored and practiced
Future Plans
- The position is constantly monitored according to legislation and regulation as well as to improve guest satisfaction. We welcome guest feedback.
- Future building works and extensions planned which will include consideration and provision for better access.
