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Holges Holiday Homes - The Annex

8 Convent Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3BE

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the accommodation.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right hand side of the accommodation.
  • 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 one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 13cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 153cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Studio Bedroom/Lounge Area

  • The bedroom surveyed is located immediately upon entry into the accommodation.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
  • The floor space at the foot of the bed is 55cm wide.
  • The height of the table is 73cm to the underside and 75cm to the top.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the far right hand side of the bedroom/lounge area.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The width of the opening is 55cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the right hand side of the kitchen.
  • The distance from the entrance to the kitchen is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 65cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a hand towel.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • Access View
    • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located to the right hand side of the kitchen.
    • The distance from the entrance to the kitchen is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is one step into the facility.
    • There is a handrail on the left going up.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 19cm.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 55cm.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is also a coat hook available.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.