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Disabled Access Guide for Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
Climping Street
Climping
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5RW
Tel: 01903 723511
Fax: 01903 723107
Email: bailiffscourt@hshotels.co.uk
Web: http://www.hshotels.co.uk
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Introduction
The hotel complex has several separate buildings.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Littlehampton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 4m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the main house
Parking is available outside all of the buildings with accommodation.
Outside Access (Main House Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Oaks Building Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (Spa Building Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Spa Building Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.
There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The photo shows the reception building.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
The photo shows the adapted bedroom in the Oaks Building.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the coffee shop.
The stairs are located in the Spa Building.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the spa building.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are standard toilets also available in the main house.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the spa building.
The female toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the spa building.
The male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There are standard toilets also available in the main house.
Restaurant / Bar (Restaurant)
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is traditional.
The restaurant is located in the main building.
Level Change (Restaurant)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do not have handrails.
The restaurant is located in the main building.
Rooms
The Tourist Board rating is AA 3 red star.
There are 39 room(s) in total.
There are 14 standard ground floor rooms.
Adapted Rooms
There are adapted ensuite facilities
There is/are 1 room(s) with adapted ensuite facilities.
Location of and access to rooms with adapted ensuite
Adapted Room
The height of the bed is 55cm (1ft 9in).
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 18cm (7in).
Adapted Ensuite
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted ensuite are 190cm x 210cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
There is a toilet roll holder.
It is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in) in height.
There is a sink.
The height of the sink is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is a bath.
The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 60cm (1ft 11in).
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a shower over the bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is not a wheel in shower.
Signage, colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted ensuite
Auxiliary Aids - general
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
The adapted rooms are located in the Oaks Building.
There is a swimming pool.
There is a fitness suite.
The ground floor rooms are all available in separate buildings. The adapted room is situated in the Oaks Building.
Swimming Pool
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not a wet side chair available.
There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
There are not steps into the swimming pool.
There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
The pool is situated in the Spa Building.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located in the main corridor.
The adapted changing room is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 16m (17yd) from the swimming pool.
The pool is situated in the Spa Building.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are not available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
