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GÎte Kaleo d'Arbrefontaine

The Kaleo d'Arbrefontaine self-catering cottage is located in the heart of a picturesque village in the province of Liège.

Take advantage of an infrastructure divided into three parts, which can be rented separately : L'École, La Ruche, and La Petite Maison. La Ruche can only be rented in combination with L'École or La Petite Maison.

Come and stay with a large group, family or friends. Its green setting is an excellent starting point for walks in the surrounding woods. The gîte 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.

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

The kitchens are 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.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

There are no adapted rooms, toilets or showers.

The access road from the street and parking lot has a 12% gradient.

The doorbell is 150cm above ground level.

The entrance to L'École has 1 step of 18cm. The entrance to La Petite Maison has 3 steps of 4cm - 1cm - 19cm. 

Interior circulation is impeded by 4 steps into La Ruche from L'École, and 1 step into La Petite Maison.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • 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 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 floor is regular .
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The width of the pathways is sufficient.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
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
  • There are no reserved parking spaces.
Access road from the car park
  • The access path has a significant super-elevation.
Entrance
  • There are steps in the entrance.
  • The entrance device is inaccessible.
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 “L'École” gîte has one bedroom on the first floor, but it is not suitable for children. This room is large enough, but equipped only with bunk beds. In “La Ruche” and “La Petite Maison”, the rooms are on the first floor, accessible via the staircase. There are no adapted sanitary facilities (WC-shower). 

The access path from the street and parking lot has a 12% gradient.

The doorbell is 150cm above ground level.

Parking is possible in front of the entrance. 

The entrance to L'École has 1 step of 18cm. The entrance to La Petite Maison has 3 steps of 4cm - 1cm - 19cm. 

Interior/horizontal circulation is impeded by 4 steps into La Ruche from L'École, and 1 step into La Petite Maison. These steps are not secured by handrails. Clear passage is reduced to 79cm in La Petite Maison, and 83cm in La Ruche. 

Access to upper floors is by staircase only.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is hard.
  • 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 floor is hard.
  • 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.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is hard.
  • The floor is regular.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
  • The staircases are secure.
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.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • There is a step higher than 18 cm in the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are some steps without handrail.
  • The passage width of the doors measures between 80 and 85 cm.
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.
  • There are no grab bars in the toilet.

Some parts of the 2nd floor of L'École have ceiling heights of less than 2m. However, there are enough bedrooms on the 1st floor. 

L'École's kitchen has a gas hob with non-automatic switch-on and switch-off.  However, it has embossed knobs and cooking zones. The kitchen in La Petite Maison has an induction hob. This has embossed knobs and cooking zones.

The building's signage is in raised relief and Braille.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • Guide-lines facilitate circulation .
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
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
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Vertical circulation
  • The staircases have at least one handrail.
  • The staircases are secured by warning tiles.
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.
Kitchen
  • The cooking areas comprise a raised outline.
  • The knobs of the cooktop are raised.

Points of attention

Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.

Some parts of the 2nd floor of L'École have ceiling heights of less than 2m. However, there are enough bedrooms on the 1st floor.

L'École's kitchen has a gas hob with non-automatic switch-on and switch-off. However, it has embossed knobs and cooking zones. The kitchen in La Petite Maison has an induction hob. This has embossed knobs and cooking zones.

The building's signage is high-contrast, embossed and in Braille.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Natural or artificial guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • There is contrast.
  • 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.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Home
  • A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The furniture contrasts with its environment.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
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 raised.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Vertical circulation
  • There is no lift.

The gîte has two rooms equipped with flash fire alarms (0.1: for 10 people in L'École and 1.1 : for 5 people in La Petite Maison), but there is no bell device for visitors.

The kitchen at L'École is closed, but large enough to allow interaction between users. The kitchen at La Petite Maison opens onto the dining room. 

The dining room has no round tables. However, the square tables provided are mobile.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
  • The structure of the location is simple and 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.
  • A mobile number for contact is displayed.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • 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 lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • 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.
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
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • There are several rooms equipped with an adapted fire alarm system (light or vibration).
Kitchen
  • The open kitchen allows visual contact to the other rooms.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

The gîte has two rooms equipped with flash fire alarms (0.1: for 10 people in L'École and 1.1 : for 5 people in La Petite Maison), but there is no bell device for visitors.

The kitchen at L'École is closed, but large enough to allow interaction between users. The kitchen at La Petite Maison opens onto the dining room. 

The dining room has no round tables. However, the square tables provided 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.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
  • 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 lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Room
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • There are several rooms equipped with an adapted fire alarm system (light or vibration).
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • Drapes or blinds allow the concealing of the windows.
Kitchen
  • The open kitchen allows visual contact to the other rooms.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Magnetic induction loop
  • There is no mobile induction loop.

La Petite Maison's kitchen has an induction hob.

Please note : L'École's kitchen has a gas stove, with no automatic switch-on or switch-off. 

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • There is a doorbell near the door.
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 lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
  • The location is calm.
  • 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.

Points of attention

Kitchen
  • Matches are necessary to use the stove (gas).
  • The gas stove has no safety system.
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