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Gîte la Strijk

The gîte La Strijk is located in the countryside, less than 2km from the centre of Aubel and close to Val-Dieu Abbey.

This old brick farmhouse has been completely renovated.

The gîte is located in the former stables, next to the main house. The space is bright and beautifully decorated. The accommodation is compact and very efficient, making it accessible to all. The entrance hall leads on one side to the sleeping areas, with the bedroom and the shower and toilet room. On the other side of the hall are the day areas with the kitchen and living room. These end in a covered terrace with views over the countryside.

Welcome and tour of the gîte by the host. 

The host is aware of disability issues and makes it a point of honour to ensure accessibility for all by adapting the entire gîte to all types of situation.

Strong points

Staff
  • A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the 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.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

Access from the parking space is on one level. Access from the street starts on old cobblestones. The rest of the path is made of walkable klinker. A secure ramp gives access to the gîte.

The front door handle is difficult to reach from the outside, as it is set back 50cm due to the presence of a base.

The interior space is compact but has the necessary rotation areas to give everyone ease of movement. The kitchen has been adapted so that it can be positioned under the worktop, and the oven has been placed lower down with a door that retracts for easy access. There is level access to the terrace. The bedroom is large. The shower room is well organised with a shower, sanitary facilities, washbasin and accessible accessories: taps, grab rails, seat, waste bin, etc. The mobile grab rail is comfortable but 15cm too short.

The host is on hand to welcome guests and can be contacted (number on the front panel).

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
  • 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.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The floor is hard.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is hard.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
  • The door can be crossed in autonomy.
  • The ramp is secured on the void side.
  • All the ramps are easy to negotiate.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is hard.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The width of the pathways is sufficient.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
Adapted sanitary
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
  • An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
  • There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The sink is accessible and it is easy to use.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
Room
  • There is a sufficiently large adapted room and its arrangement is comfortable.
  • A switch and a socket are accessible from the bed.
  • The adapted room has a private shower room with an adapted toilet.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
  • The sink is accessible and it is easy to use.
  • There is an adapted toilet and it is easy to use.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Kitchen
  • The kitchen is sufficiently big.
  • The kitchen furniture is completely adapted.
  • The work surface has a usable open space underneath the cooking area.
  • The oven, microwave and coffee machine are well placed to be used.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • Some tables allow a correct positioning in a wheelchair.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • The floor is irregular.
Entrance
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive.

Access from the parking space is on one level. Access from the street starts on old cobblestones. The rest of the path is made of walkable klinker. A secure ramp gives access to the gîte. The space is compact but efficient. The fixed furniture is located along the walls. Some elements can be moved to give greater ease of use.

There is level access to the terrace. The bedroom is large. The shower room is well organised with a shower, sanitary facilities, washbasin and accessible accessories: taps, grab rails, seat, waste bin, etc. The mobile grab rail is comfortable but 15cm too short.

The host is on hand to welcome guests and can be contacted (number on the front panel).

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
  • 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.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The floor is hard.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • There is no step in the entrance.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The ramp is equipped with a handrail on one side.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • Circulation is easy everywhere.
  • The floor is hard.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The width of the pathways is sufficient.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Room
  • There is a sufficiently big room on the ground floor.
  • The height of the bed is at least 48 cm.
  • The room has a private shower room with an adapted toilet.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Shower room
  • The adapted shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.
  • The shower is a walk-in shower.
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • There are no seats along the pathway.
  • The floor is irregular.

Access from the parking space is on one level. Access from the street starts on old cobblestones. The rest of the path is made of walkable klinker. A secure ramp gives access to the gîte. The space is compact but efficient. The fixed furniture is located along the walls. Some elements can be moved to give greater ease of use.

There is level access to the terrace. The bedroom is large. The shower room is well organised, with a shower, sanitary facilities, washbasin and accessible accessories: taps, grab rails, seat, waste bin, etc.

The host is on hand to welcome guests and can be contacted by telephone.

Movement is intuitive and barrier-free. Spaces are simple.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Access road from the street
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • 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.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Room
  • The staff is available to guide to the room.
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
Kitchen
  • The cooking areas comprise a raised outline.
  • The knobs of the cooktop are raised.

Access from the parking space is on one level. Access from the street starts on old cobblestones. The rest of the path is made of walkable klinker. A secure ramp gives access to the gîte. The space is compact but efficient. The fixed furniture is located along the walls. Some elements can be moved to give greater ease of use.

There is level access to the terrace, but the windows are not secured. The bedroom is large. The shower room is well organised, with a shower, sanitary facilities, washbasin and accessible accessories: taps, grab rails, seat, waste bin, etc.

The host is on hand to welcome guests and can be contacted by telephone.

Movement is intuitive and barrier-free. Spaces are simple and bright.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Natural or artificial guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • There are no obstacles.
  • There is contrast.
Access road from the street
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
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.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Room
  • 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.
Kitchen
  • The knobs of the cooktop are raised.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation
  • Some glass walls in the pathway are not secured by a contrasting visual marking.
Kitchen
  • The work surface is white or cream coloured.

The building is identifiable. The car park is freely accessible. The entrance to the gîte is clear. The rooms are bright and very open.

The host is on hand to welcome guests and can be contacted (number on the façade identification).

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • A mobile number for contact is displayed.
  • The lighting is sufficient.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
  • Wi-Fi is available in this room.
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.
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).
Kitchen
  • The open kitchen allows visual contact to the other rooms.

The building is identifiable. The car park is freely accessible. The entrance to the gîte is clear. The rooms are bright and very open.

The host is on hand to welcome guests and can be contacted (number on the façade identification).

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
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).
Kitchen
  • The open kitchen allows visual contact to the other rooms.

The building is identifiable. The car park is freely accessible. The entrance to the gîte is clear. The rooms are bright and very open.

The host is on hand to welcome guests and can be contacted (number on the façade identification).

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is calm.
  • The location is calm and well lit.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Theater/Cinema
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous during the arrival et exit.
Room
  • The staff is available to show the room and its equipment.
Kitchen
  • The kitchen is open to the other rooms.
  • There is a smoke detector.
  • The cooktops are electrical and easy to use.
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