RD Gîte - Bonneville

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

• It is possible to drop off a person near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• There are no steps at the entrance.

• The entrance device is easy to use.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Bedroom

• The ‘wheelchair-accessible bedroom’ is located in the living room. The sofa must be converted into a double bed. The dimensions of the sofa in ‘bed’ mode are suitable and there is sufficient space around the bed for a wheelchair user. If a single person in a wheelchair is staying in the gîte, the owner can easily unfold the sofa on request.

• A light switch and a socket are accessible from the bed.

Shower

• The adapted, level-access shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

• The washbasin is accessible and easy to use.

• There is an adapted toilet that is easy to use.

Kitchen

• The kitchen is sufficiently large.

• The kitchen furniture is fully adapted.

• The worktop has a clear space underneath the sink and cooking area.

• The oven, microwave and coffee maker are conveniently located for use.

Vertical circulation

• There is no lift.

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 50 metres of the entrance.

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

• It is possible to drop off a person near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible; there are no steps.

Horizontal movement

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• Circulation is easy throughout.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The doorways are at least 85 cm wide.

Vertical movement

• The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.

Bedroom

• The ‘disabled bedroom’ is located in the living room. The sofa must be converted into a double bed. The dimensions of the sofa in ‘bed’ mode are suitable and there is sufficient space around the bed. If only one person is staying in the cottage, the owner can easily unfold the sofa on request.

Shower

• The adapted, walk-in shower is equipped with a seat and grab bars.

• There is a toilet with grab bars and is easy to use.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

Access road from the car park

• Guide lines facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

• The doors can be easily opened independently.

Horizontal movement

• There are no obstacles to movement.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

• The layout of the accommodation is simple, the facilities are suitable for blind people and raised signage has been installed on the bedroom doors (raised numbers 1 and 2) and on the bathroom door (raised fish symbol).

Vertical movement

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

Bedroom

• Staff are available to show guests to their room and explain the facilities.

Kitchen

• The cooking areas have raised outlines and the hob controls are raised.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

• The stairs are not secured by warning tiles at the top.

Access road from the car park

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles.

• There is contrast.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• The door contrasts with its surroundings. It can be easily crossed independently.

Horizontal movement

• Movement is unobstructed.

• Glass walls and doors are secured by contrasting visual markings.

• Furniture contrasts with its surroundings.

• The contrast between the floor and walls facilitates movement.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• The layout of the premises is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous on the stairs.

• The steps are contrasting.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Bedroom

• The bedroom door contrasts with its surroundings.

• The room number is in a colour that contrasts with its background.

• Staff are available to show guests to their rooms and explain the facilities.

Kitchen

• Cooking areas have raised edges and the hob controls are raised.

Vertical movement

• There is no lift.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Wi-Fi

• Mobile networks, 4G and 5G are available.

• Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the building.

Lighting

• Lighting is adequate and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The layout of the premises is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Bedroom

• Staff are available to show you the room and its facilities.

• There is at least one room equipped with an appropriate fire alarm system (light or vibrating).

Kitchen

• The open kitchen allows visual contact with other rooms.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Horizontal movement

• The layout of the premises is simple, making it easy to find your way around.

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

Lighting

• Lighting is adequate and allows for lip reading.

Sanitary facilities

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Bedroom

• Staff are available to show you the room and its facilities.

• At least one room is equipped with a suitable fire alarm system (light or vibrating).

Kitchen

• The open-plan kitchen allows visual contact with other rooms.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

Horizontal movement

• The location is quiet and well lit.

• The layout of the accommodation is simple, the facilities are suitable and easy to use, and raised signage has been installed on the bedroom doors (raised numbers 1 and 2) and on the bathroom door (raised fish symbol).

Vertical movement

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting in the stairways.

• The steps are contrasting in colour.

• The stairways are equipped with at least one handrail.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

Bedroom

• The staff are available to show you the room and its facilities.

Kitchen

• The kitchen is open to the other rooms.

• There is a smoke detector.

• The hobs are electric and easy to use.