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The Dower Cottage

Les Raies de Haut, Rue des Raies, St Pierre du Bois, Guernsey, GY7 9SF

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Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a self-contained Holiday Cottage, a Swimming Pool, a Garden and a Patio Area with seating and a Barbeque.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are loose chippings.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are 4 deep steps leading down to the entrance.
    • There is 1 medium step at the threshold.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Room (Main Bedroom)

  • General Information View
    • The Tourist Board rating is 4* self catering.
    • There are 2 rooms in total.
    • There are 1 standard ground floor rooms.
    • There are 1 standard rooms on other floors.
  • Accessible Rooms View
    • There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
  • Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
    • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
    • There is not level access to ground floor rooms.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There is a double bedroom on the ground floor of this cottage.
    • There is also a twin bedroom which is accessed via 4 deep steps.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
    • There are 13 steps between floors.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are a bedroom, the kitchen and living area.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 additional deep steps with handrails on both sides, leading from the living area to the kitchen.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Kitchen

  • There is a kitchen.
  • The kitchen is located on the first floor and is to the right of the main living area.
  • The kitchen is accessed via 3 deep steps.
  • There are no low-level kitchen units.
  • The height of the kitchen units is 91cm.
  • There is a sink.
  • The height of the sink is 91cm.
  • There is a built-in cooker and hob.
  • The height to the top of the cooker controls is 80cm.
  • The height of the hob is 92cm.
  • There is a washing machine.
  • The height of the washing machine controls is 76cm.
  • There is a tumble dryer.
  • The height of the tumble dryer controls is 76cm.

Living Area

  • There is a living area.
  • The living area is located on the first floor.
  • The living area has a sofa and 2 armchairs.
  • The sofa has armrests.
  • The height of the sofa is 39cm.
  • The height of the armchairs is 35cm.
  • There is a dining table and 4 chairs.
  • The height of the dining table is 73cm.
  • The chairs do not have armrests.
  • There is a coffee table.
  • The height of the coffee table is 43cm.
  • There is a TV on a stand.
  • The height to the top of the TV screen is 115cm.
  • There is a side unit.
  • The height of the side unit is 75cm.

Standard Bathroom

  • There is a standard bathroom.
  • The height of the bath is 57cm.
  • The bath does not have any handrails.
  • The bath taps and shower controls are mixer taps.
  • There is a shower within the standard bath.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower head is removable.

Swimming Pool (Outdoor 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 steps into the swimming pool.
  • There are 3 steps.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

Level Change (Access to the Swimming Pool)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading from the cottage to the pool.
  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading from the cottage to the pool.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The swimming pool is accessed through the garden of the cottage.
    • The grass on route creates the slope.
    • There are 3 deep steps on route to the pool.
    • There is 1 deep step just before the pool.

Standard Shower (Pool Shower)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right within the building to the rear of the swimming pool.
  • Comments View
    • The width of the doorway to the shower is 75cm.
    • The room contains a shower, standard toilet, and wash basin.
    • The shower cubicle is level with the shower room floor.
    • The shower head is adjustable.
    • The shower head is removable.

Level Change (Pool Shower)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the shower room door.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located at the base of the shower room door.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located in the garden surrounding the cottage.