Accessibility Guide for The Rings Fife

Travel by public transport

You can get to The Rings Fife by bus and train.

As a rural location we are served by the "Flexi-Bus" which operates like a taxi, with prior booking required, but only charges the cost of a bus fare. For Go-Flexi bookings, phone at least 1 hour before travelling: (01382) 540 624 More information about the flexi bus can be found on the website at: https://www.go-flexi.org/ There is also a standard bus stop at the top of the hill outside Chance Inn village. On the A916. 0.9 miles from The Rings There are no footpaths on the road from A916 through Chance Inn and up to The Rings, (road Q66) however the road is a peaceful rural Q road and there are many people who walk, cycle or horse ride along it, so local drivers are aware to drive with care. The bus stop is 0.9 miles / 1.4 km from The Rings Fife.

The nearest train station is Cupar. The train station is 4 miles / 6.4 km from The Rings Fife.

The Flexi bus can transport you to and from the train station. Please seehttps://www.go-flexi.org/ for details.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Gibbs (Radernie) by calling 01334303040. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with A1 (Methil) by calling 01592 713443. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with M & M Taxis (Cupar) by calling (01334) 657555 . The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with The Taxi Centre (Leven) by calling (01333) 300300. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with Pages Taxi (Leven) by calling (01333) 425000. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

We have a transfer service for visitors. Wheelchair users can use the transfer service.

Please contact us via our website to discuss transfer arrangements and costs. Thank you

Parking

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

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access.

A wide mono-blocked entrance and wooden gates welcome you to The Rings.

The car parking and drive have been formed using cell track which is a gravel infill system making it suitable for wheelchair users. The houses are located down a steep driveway from the Q66. It is made of Bodpave. There is a drop off area next to the property and turning area with two accessible parking spaces.

Path to main entrance

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

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The main door is side hung and manual.

Depending which parts of The Rings you book your entrance may be different from the main "Henderson" entrance. 

The clear door opening width is different for each of the five entrances:

Henderson entrance is 820mm wide (82cm or 32.5 inches)

Ruby entrance is 820mm wide (82cm or 32.5 inches)

Machray entrance is 810mm wide (81cm or 32 inches)

Topaz entrance is 810mm wide (81cm or 32 inches)

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.

Watch the video: Videos of The Rings

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are LED. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

No bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We can give details of our cleaning products on request. and Our floor type is very easy clean and so there is not as much dust as with carpets.

We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.

We have bed blocks.

We have a portable hoist.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left and right.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom 1 Onyx

The route to the bedroom is 900mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 920mm wide. There is 1100mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 610mm high. There is 220mm under the bed.

There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.

There is a ceiling tracked hoist.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 900mm wide.

The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. The shower has a handrail. The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 1140mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1450mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high.

The basin is 920mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

 

This room can accommodate a profile bed. Please ask for the bed when booking.

This room has a ceiling track hoist.

This room has a dimmer light switch.

A shower chair is available on request.

A toilet riser is available on request

Grab rails can be positioned according to guests' needs.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom 2 Sapphire

The route to the bedroom is 860mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 840mm wide. There is 1600mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 600mm high. There is 0mm under the bed.

There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 900mm wide.

The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 1080mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1380mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high.

The basin is 920mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

This bedroom has two electrically adjustable single beds but can also be one double bed.

A shower chair is available on request.

A toilet riser is available on request

Grab rails can be positioned according to guests' needs.

There is a flat screen wall mounted TV-DVD with remote control. There is a set of basket drawers with 4 drawers which sits under the dressing table. There is a dressing table area with free clearance underneath including a pull down clothes rail. There is a mirror on the dressing table which can be moved to suit individual needs.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom 3 - Topaz Studio

The route to the bedroom is 840mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 860mm wide. There is 1300mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 610mm high. There is 220mm under the bed.

There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 880mm wide.

The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 1100mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1600mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high.

The basin is 900mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

This is a studio appartment. It has it's own kitchen facilities. The kitchen worktop is lowered where the sink and hob sit. 

There is a bistro table which can rise and fall to suit height requirement. A larger table can be included if this room is booked with additional rooms and more dining space is required.

There is a 2 seater sofa and a riser recliner chair. These can be positioned according to guests' needs or removed if this is preferred. 

A portable hoist is available on request.

This room can accommodate a profiling bed. Please request on booking.

A shower chair is available on request.

A toilet riser is available on request

Grab rails can be positioned according to guests' needs.

There is a flat screen wall mounted TV-DVD with remote control.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom 4 - Aquamarine

The route to the bedroom is 900mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 830mm wide. There is 1480mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 610mm high. There is 220mm under the bed.

There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bedroom has an interconnecting room. The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 830mm wide.

The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 1100mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1600mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high.

The basin is 920mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

A shower chair is available on request.

A toilet riser is available on request.

Grab rails can be positioned according to guests' needs.

There is a flat screen wall mounted TV-DVD with remote control. There is a set of basket drawers with 4 drawers which sits under the dressing table. There is a dressing table area with free clearance underneath including a pull down clothes rail. There is a mirror on the dressing table which can be moved to suit individual needs. The main lighting in the bedroom can be dimmed and there are bedside lamps which are touch activated. 

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom 5 Amethyst

The route to the bedroom is 900mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 850mm wide. There is 1500mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 610mm high. There is 220mm under the bed.

There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bedroom has an interconnecting room. The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 910mm wide.

The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left. There is 1180mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1670mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 42mm high.

The basin is 92mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

All furniture can be moved to suit guests' needs.

A shower chair is available on request.

A toilet riser is available on request

Grab rails can be positioned according to guests' needs.

A mobile hoist is available on request.

A stand-aid is available on request. 
 

There is a flat screen wall mounted TV-DVD with remote control. There is a dressing table area with free clearance underneath including a pull down clothes rail. There is a mirror on the dressing table which can be moved to suit individual needs. The main lighting in the bedroom can be dimmed and there are bedside lamps which are touch activated. 

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom 6 - Opal

The route to the bedroom is 900mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 830mm wide. There is 1300mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 610mm high. There is 220mm under the bed.

There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.

There is a ceiling tracked hoist.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 900mm wide.

The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. The shower has a handrail. The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left. There is 1150mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1550mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high.

The basin is 930mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

There is a flat screen wall mounted TV-DVD with remote control. There is a set of basket drawers with 4 drawers which sits under the dressing table. There is a dressing table area with free clearance underneath including a pull down clothes rail. There is a mirror on the dressing table which can be moved to suit individual needs. The main lighting in the bedroom can be dimmed and there are bedside lamps which are touch activated. 

This room can accommodate a profile bed. Please ask for the bed when booking.

This room has a ceiling track hoist. 

This room has a Gainsburgh Kent spa bath with specialist moving seat. Please view on our website or contact us for further details. 

All furniture can be moved to suit guests' needs.

A shower chair is available on request.

A toilet riser is available on request

Grab rails can be positioned according to guests' needs.

A mobile hoist is available on request.

A stand-aid is available on request. 

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom 7 - Garnet

The route to the bedroom is 900mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 820mm wide. There is 1150mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 610mm high. There is 220mm under the bed.

There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bedroom has an interconnecting room. The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 890mm wide.

The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. There is 1080mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1600mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high.

The basin is 930mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

This room can be booked along with additional rooms and has a connecting door with room 8. 

There is a flat screen wall mounted TV-DVD with remote control. There is a mirror on the chest of drawers which can be moved to suit individual needs. There are bedside lamps which are touch activated. 

All furniture can be moved to suit guests' needs.

A shower chair is available on request.

A toilet riser is available on request

Grab rails can be positioned according to guests' needs.

A mobile hoist is available on request.

A stand-aid is available on request. 
 

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Bedroom 8 - Ruby Studio

The route to the bedroom is 900mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 880mm wide. There is 850mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 610mm high. There is 220mm under the bed.

There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.

There is a ceiling tracked hoist.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bedroom has an interconnecting room. The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 860mm wide.

The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. The shower has a handrail. The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.

The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left. There is 1600mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1050mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 420mm high.

The basin is 930mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.

The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

This room can be booked as an individual studio appartment and has it's own kitchen facilities. The kitchen in this studio is not accessible. (The kitchen in our Topaz - Room 3 studio is accessible). 

This room can be booked along with additional rooms and has a connecting door with room 7. 

There is a flat screen wall mounted TV-DVD with remote control. There is a mirror on the chest of drawers which can be moved to suit individual needs. There are bedside lamps which are touch activated. 

This room can accommodate a profile bed. Please ask for the bed when booking.

This room has a ceiling track hoist. 

All furniture can be moved to suit guests' needs.

A shower chair is available on request.

A toilet riser is available on request

Grab rails can be positioned according to guests' needs.

A mobile hoist is available on request.

A stand-aid is available on request. 

External Laundry at the Cottage

From the main entrance to the laundry, there is level access. The route is 1250mm wide, or more. The door is 840mm wide.

We have an iron and ironing board. You can use the ironing board sitting down.

There is a lowered sink in the laundry with free clearance underneath. 

All laundry items are stored at counter height as are all leaflets in the wall holders. There may be some DVDs which are out of reach from a seated position, but if these are required please let us know when booking and we can move them lower. 

Self catering kitchen

Henderson Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

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

The route is 900mm wide, or more.

The door is 850mm wide.

The work surface is available with clear underspace.

The hob is available with clear underspace and available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The sink is available with clear underspace and available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

There is a moveable island 970mm (97cm or 38 inches) from the floor to the worktop. It measures 600mm by 1500mm.

The door of the oven is forward top opening and the horizontal bar handle is 1030mm (103cm or 41 inches) above the floor.

The hob is 910mm (91cm or 36 inches) above the floor.

The microwave is 1400mm (140cm or 55 inches) above the floor

The integrated fridge-freezer is

The highest shelf in the fridge is 1700mm (170 cm or 5 feet) above the ground and top of the lowest drawer is 1380mm (138 cm or 4 feet) above the ground.

The highest drawer in the freezer is 1000 mm (100 cm or 3 feet 3 inches) from the floor and the lowest drawer in the freezer is 490mm (49cm or 20 inches)

Self catering kitchen

Machray Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

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

The route is 900mm wide, or more.

The door is 9500mm wide.

The work surface is available with clear underspace.

The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

This kitchen is not intended to be accessible to wheelchair users like the Henderson and Topaz kitchens are. Please visit our website for full details and measurements for this kitchen. 

Self catering kitchen

Topaz Studio Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

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

The work surface is available with clear underspace.

The sink is available with clear underspace and available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

This kitchen has a lowered worktop with sink and induction hob. 

This kitchen has high colour contrasts for those with visual impairments. 

 

Self catering kitchen

Ruby Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

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

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

This kitchen is not intended to be accessible like the Henderson and Topaz kitchens. For full details including measurements please visit our website. 

Lounge

Henderson Lounge

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

There are two large sofas and two upholstered foot stools.

To the top of the seat is between 380-470mm (38-47cm or 15 - 18.5 inches)

There is clearance from floor to the bottom of the seat between 110-120mm (11-12cm or 4.5 - 4.75 inches)

Furniture can be moved to suit your requirements. The room has been designed to allow for wheelchairs to easily move round the room.

The flooring is Forbo Nairn “sure step” wood effect vinyl flooring. It is “Natural Seagrass” a light brown colour.

Lounge

Machray Living area

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

There is one large sofa and two individual soft chairs.

To the top of the seat is between 380-470mm (38-47cm or 15 - 18.5 inches)

There is clearance from floor to the bottom of the seat between 110-120mm (11-12cm or 4.5 - 4.75 inches)

There is a riser recliner chair

 

There is a coffee table which can raise to dining table height

640 mm (64cm or 25 inches)

There is a flat screen digital television with remote control, subtitles and an integrated DVD player.

The DVD player is 145 mm (14.5 cm or 57 inches) above the ground

Furniture can be moved to suit your requirements. The room has been designed to allow for wheelchairs to easily move round the room.

The flooring is Forbo Nairn “sure step” wood effect vinyl flooring. It is “Natural Seagrass” a light brown colour.

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

The entire property is on ground level with decking surround the entire property.

The gardens are mostly grass and they slope gently down in front of the property and rise steeply up behind the property

The upper gardens and roadside (to go walking) can be reached via the drive which has been formed using cell track (which is a gravel infill system) making it suitable for wheelchair users. The driveway is made of Bodpave.

Accessibility equipment

BEDS

5 x profile beds

including one extra long

one Medley Ergo Profile Bed

1 x bumpers

Ur Zone safe space bed

Sidhill Inspiration Cot (includes mattress)

SHOWER CHAIRS

Aquatic Ocean Portable Shower Chair

Multipurpose Hygiene Chair 

Wheelable Shower Chair

HOISTS

2 Chiltern Wispa Lite Portable Motor for Ceiling Tracking Hoist

Birdie Folding Mobile Hoist

Stand Aid Hoist

AIDS

2 x ETAC Swift Toilet Frame

Liftwell Bed Leaver

A range of movable grab rails

Monkey pole

Profile bed padded side bumpers

Elephant Feet for raising chair or beds higher

kettle tipper

coffee machine

fan heater

ADAPTED CAR

For a list of more items, please go to https://therings.co.uk/cottage/equipment/.

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

You can hire mobility equipment from Mobility Equipment Hire Direct by calling 0800 644 6062 .

You can hire mobility equipment from Shopmobility by calling 01592 803 771.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Every room has easy access to the outdoors via french windows or independant entrance doors. The whole property is on the level and there is decking all around.

Customer care support

All staff have disability awareness training.

We have information in large print.

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

We have other services for people with accessibility requirements.

We can provide a care package providing it is paid direct. Unfortunately we are not registered with the care commission. Please contact us for details.