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Gîte Kaleo de Daverdisse

Discover the Kaleo de Daverdisse gîte, located in the heart of a small village in the Haute-Lesse region. The gîte has three beautiful rooms for indoor activities and a large meadow for outdoor games. The gîte has 52 beds divided into 11 rooms, which can be rented in whole or in part. It has a dining room, as well as a number of spaces that can be adapted to different configurations (conference format, classroom style, etc.). Assistance dogs are welcome.

Reservations and payment must be made before entering the gîte. Rates are available on request, by e-mail or telephone.

The kitchen is available to groups. Staff are on hand to welcome groups on arrival.

Strong points

Staff
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Safety
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Access from the street and parking lot is gravel, and a 12cm step is required to reach the front door. The doorbell is 110cm above the ground. The front door has 1 step of 10cm.

Interior circulation is hampered by isolated, uncompensated steps (to the dining room and to the second part of this room).

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is hard.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Dining room
  • The width of circulations is sufficient.
  • A wheeled sideboard is available for service.
Kitchen
  • The kitchen is sufficiently big.

Points of attention

Parking
  • The surface of the parking space is not adapted.
Access road from the car park
  • There is a step to negotiate.
  • The floor is irregular.
Access road from the street
  • There is a step to negotiate.
  • The floor is irregular.
Entrance
  • There is a step in the entrance.
  • The entrance device is inaccessible.
  • The passage width of the door measures between 80 and 85 cm.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are several steps to negotiate.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is no adapted toilet.
Dining room
  • No table allows a correct positioning in a wheelchair.
Room
  • There is no adapted room.
Shower room
  • There is no adapted shower room.
Kitchen
  • The kitchen furniture is not adapted.
  • There is no usable open space underneath the sink.
  • There is no usable open space underneath the cooking area.
  • The oven, microwave and coffee machine are not well placed to be used.

The gîte has one bedroom on the first floor, but it is not adapted. The doorway is less than 80cm wide. The only adapted WC is in the shower room of this room. 

The access road from the street is on a slope (+-40m, gradient up to 11%). The driveway and parking area are paved with gravel. A 12cm step is required to access the front door. The front door has 1 step of 10cm.

Interior circulation is hampered by isolated, uncompensated steps with no handrails (to the dining room and to the second part of the dining room).

Access to the upper floors is by staircase only.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is a step lower than 18 cm in the entrance.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is hard.
  • The floor is regular.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
  • The staircases are secure.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Dining room
  • A wheeled sideboard is available for service.
  • The width of circulations is sufficient.
Room
  • There is a sufficiently big room on the ground floor.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat.
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.

Points of attention

Parking
  • The surface of the parking space is not ideal.
Access road from the car park
  • There are a few steps, with no handrail, to negotiate.
Access road from the street
  • There are no seats along the pathway.
  • There are a few steps, with no handrail, to negotiate.
  • The floor is irregular.
  • There is at least one very long ramp.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are some steps without handrail.
Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is no adapted toilet.
Shower room
  • The shower room is not properly equipped.
  • There is a step to negotiate to enter in the shower.

The 2nd floor of the gîte has a mansard roof and in some places a ceiling height of less than 2m.  However, there are enough bedrooms on the 1st floor.

The kitchen has a gas stove with automatic on/off, and embossed knobs and cooking zones.

Signage in the building is in raised relief and Braille.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Access road from the street
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation .
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Home
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases have at least one handrail.
  • The staircases are secured by warning tiles.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Room
  • The room number is embossed on the door.
  • The staff is available to guide to the room.
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Kitchen
  • The cooking areas comprise a raised outline.
  • The knobs of the cooktop are raised.

Points of attention

Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.

The 2nd floor of the gîte has a mansard roof and in some places a ceiling height of less than 2m.  However, there are enough bedrooms on the 1st floor.

The kitchen has a gas stove with automatic on/off, and embossed knobs and cooking zones.

Signage in the building is in raised relief and Braille. 

 

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Natural or artificial guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • There are no obstacles.
  • There is contrast.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Access road from the street
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The door contrasts with its environment.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Home
  • A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • The furniture contrasts with its environment.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Vertical circulation
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
  • The floor numbers are clearly indicated at each landing.
Room
  • The room door contrasts with its environment.
  • The room number is in a colour contrasting with its environment.
  • The staff is available to guide to the room.
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • Drapes or blinds allow the concealing of the windows.
Kitchen
  • The cooking areas comprise a raised outline.
  • The knobs of the cooktop are contrasting.
  • The knobs of the cooktop are raised.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.

The gîte has one room equipped with a flash fire alarm (the 0.1: for 4 people), but there is no bell device for visitors.

The kitchen is large enough to allow interaction between users.

The refectory has no round tables. However, the square tables are mobile.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • A mobile number for contact is displayed.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Home
  • The institution can be contacted in writing: text or email.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi is free and available anywhere in the building.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Dining room
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Room
  • There is at least one room equipped with an adapted fire alarm system (light or vibration).
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Points of attention

Kitchen
  • The kitchen is an isolated room with no visual contact to the other rooms.

The gîte has one room equipped with a flash fire alarm (the 0.1: for 4 people), but there is no bell device for visitors.

The kitchen is large enough to allow interaction between users.

The refectory has no round tables. However, the square tables are mobile.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Home
  • The institution can be contacted in writing: text or email.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Dining room
  • The environment is calm.
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Room
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • There is at least one room equipped with an adapted fire alarm system (light or vibration).

Points of attention

Magnetic induction loop
  • There is no mobile induction loop.
Kitchen
  • The kitchen is an isolated room with no visual contact to the other rooms.

The kitchen has a gas stove with automatic on/off.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
  • The stair steps are contrasting.
  • The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
  • The staircases are secure.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is calm and well lit.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Dining room
  • The location is well lit.
Room
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • It is easy to recognise the door of one‘s room (image, colour, number).
Kitchen
  • There is a smoke detector.
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