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Holiday Village Aliathon - Pantheon Buffet Restaurant

Holiday Village Aliathon

Access Guide

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Getting to (Pantheon Buffet Restaurant)

  • The restaurant is in the basement level of Pantheon Hall, at the left hand side of the resort.
  • The most accessible route has manual doors and a steep ramp/slope.

Entrance (Pantheon Hall)

  • The entrance to the building is located in the Aphrodite Garden.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance to the building.
  • The ramp is steep, over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There are manual doors at the entrance, which open towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Lift

  • The lift is located ahead on the left as you enter the Pantheon Building.
  • The floors that can be accessed from this lift are 1-, G, 1.
  • This lift is a standard lift.
  • Externally the lift has: buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, tactile markings, Braille markings, a door with a medium colour contrast to the surroundings and controls at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm).
  • The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 137cm.
  • Internally the lift has; controls at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), tactile markings, a mirror to aid reversing, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, Braille markings and a visual floor indicator.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors with resting points (landings).
  • The stairs have handrails on both sides and are not clearly marked.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • Lighting levels are low at this reception.
  • The reception desk is too high for a wheelchair user.
  • The reception does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.

Restaurant

  • There is step-free level access into the restaurant area.
  • The restaurant has buffet counters and staff who can provide assistance.
  • Menus are displayed on the counter.
  • Food served includes: varies daily.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • None of the counters are at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 85cm) .
  • The flooring inside is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels in this area are low in the evening.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.

Seating (Indoor)

  • There is step-free level access into the seating area.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • The seating includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • The tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction) .
  • The flooring inside is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels in this seating area are low in the evening.

Seating (Outdoor)

  • There is step-free level access into the seating area.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • The seating includes: dining chairs with armrests.
  • The tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction) .
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • The doors between the indoor and outdoor seating areas are permanently held open when the restaurant is open.
    There is a lowered seating area at the rear of the outdoor seating area which has ramped or stepped access to it.

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Basement - Right Hand Transfer - Right Cubicle)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 94cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm x 211cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: towel dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm), the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm), the soap dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm) and the toilet seat (not at 48cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, the toilet seat, the dropdown rail and the internal toilet door.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • There are no coat hooks.

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Basement - Right Hand Transfer - Left Cubicle)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 97cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 206cm x 179cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: towel dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm), the toilet seat (not at 48cm) and the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the internal toilet door, the dropdown rail and the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • There are no coat hooks.

Toilet (Basement)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).