Accessibility Guide for Morag's Lodge

Welcome

Morag's Lodge is a 4-star hostel, situated in the small village of Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. The hostel boasts a fun and friendly atmosphere, providing "Highland hospitality at its best."

Morag's lodge has many communal areas, including a sun lounge, dining room and an onsite bar. Guests have 24-hour access to a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, with free tea and coffee provided. All facilities are on the ground floor.

Level access

The main entrance has level access. The ramp is permanent.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Reception Bedroom: Mull Sun Lounge Self catering Disabled toilet Bar

Access with steps

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Garden

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access.

The route to the bedroom is 750mm wide, or more.

The bedroom door is 750mm wide, or more.

There is unobstructed floor space 1200mm by 900mm, or more.

The bathroom has a level access shower.

Visual

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.

General

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.

Morag's Lodge

Bunoich Brae

Fort Augustus

Inverness-Shire

PH32 4DG

Travel by public transport

You can get to Morag's Lodge by bus.

The nearest bus stop is 300m from the hostel. The bus stop is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from Morag's Lodge.

From the bus stop (beside the main carpark) follow the road towards Inverness. Turn left up the steep hill and follow the road, Morag's Lodge is the 4th drive on the left.

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

There is a permanent ramp.

The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

There is a permanent ramp.

The main door is side hung and manual.

When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.

Reception

From the main entrance to reception, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.

You can sit down at reception.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are energy saving. All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Mull

The route to the bedroom is 800mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 900mm wide. There is 2200mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 500mm high. There is 340mm under the bed.

The bedroom is twin. The bathroom is separate. It is not an ensuite.

The bathroom door is 750mm wide.

The bathroom has a separate shower. The shower has a handrail.

The bathroom has a level access shower. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 800mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1500mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 480mm high.

The basin is 700mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is no space under the basin.

The beds in the room are bunk beds.

Laundry service

A laundry service is provided, guests do not have access.

Self catering kitchen

Self catering

We have a separate kitchen and dining room. From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.

The door is 700mm wide.

The work surface is available with clear underspace.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

From the main entrance to the dining room, there is level access. The door is 900mm wide.

Lounge

Sun Lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access.

Public toilet

Disabled toilet

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right.

There is 800mm at the side of the toilet. There is 1500mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 480mm high. The toilets have handrails.

Bar

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The door is 900mm wide.

Getting around outside

Customer care support

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

There is an emergency phone number, to an on call member of staff.