Access Statement for Old Stationhouse Bed and Breakfast
Introduction
The Old Stationhouse Bed and Breakfast was built in 1902 and has since been extended. The property is situated 0.6 miles from the centre of the village of Broadway and 200m from the road. The walk to the village centre is along a level footpath and is well lit. We aim to cater to a wide variety of needs, but unfortunately this property is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility as access into the house is via 19 steps or a gravelled slope and bedrooms are on the first floor. Although we do not take pets, we will accept assistance dogs. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call us and we will do our best to help.
Pre-Arrival
• We have a web site; www.oldstationhousebroadway.co.uk
• Bookings and contact can be made by email or telephone (details below).
• There are railway stations at Evesham (5.6 miles) and Moreton in Marsh (9.5 miles). We can pick you up by prior arrangement. Buses serving the village generally stop in the centre of the village (0.6miles). The bus stop for the 559 Evesham to Willersey service stops 200m from the house.
• There is a local taxi service that has accessible taxis. If required, we can make a booking for you.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• Please advise us of your anticipated arrival time so that we can be sure to be here to welcome you. On arrival at the property, you can drive through our entrance and park at the bottom of the steps to drop off your luggage.
• There are no marked parking bays but there is room for 3 cars within our property 10 - 25m from the house.
• There is ample car parking space located just outside our entrance, approximately 40m from the house.
• The car parking area is level and gravelled.
• The car parking area is 4.5m below the level of the house and access to the front door is via a flight of 16 steps with handrail, or via a gravel slope. There is a path of paving slabs leading to the house with a further 3 steps into the front entrance.
• External lighting of the car parking area and steps is on a timer which ceases at around 11.00pm. There are movement sensor lights which are active all night.
• We can assist guests with luggage.
Main Entrance
• Access into the front porch is up 3 steps which are 10cm, 16cm and 18cm high. The front door is 78cm wide. There is a further 9cm step down from the porch to the hall.
• On entry into the house, the hallway is 1.45m wide and there is a bench.
• The floor covering is a short pile carpet.
• Initial access requires ringing the bell, after which a front door key is issued.
• There is no reception desk. We meet guests and show them to their room and facilities.
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors
• All floors are carpeted with a short pile carpet.
• 3 bedrooms are at the back of the house and 3 at the front. A 17 tread staircase leads to all bedrooms. Back bedrooms are accessed by 13 stairs with handrail on the right, a 90 degree turn on to a small landing, one step on to another small landing and 2 further steps. The front bedrooms are accessed by 13 stairs with handrail on the right, a 180 degree turn on to a small landing, and a further 4 steps with a handrail on the right.
• The stairs are 16cm high, 20cm deep, 82cm wide.
• Lighting in all hall, corridor and stair areas is controlled with movement sensors.
• Emergency background lighting is installed.
•Upstairs corridors are 86cm wide at their narrowest point.
Public Areas - Sitting room
• We have a ground floor sitting room with open fire, large sofa, small sofa and one chair
Public WCs
• Bedrooms are ensuite and there are no public WCs.
Breakfast Room
• The breakfast room has 6 tables (height 73cm, width 75cm) and 12-14 chairs (chairs have no arms and are 47cm high) plus a sideboard along part of one wall which has the juice, jams and toaster.
• All the seating & tables are moveable, all the same design and shape although tables may be put together if larger parties are staying.
• Details about the breakfast is given to all guests on arrival.
• Any allergies or special dietary requirements can be catered for with advance warning at time of booking.
• The main course of breakfast is served. Cereals, toast and fruit juice is self-service but could be served on request.
• We are not a nut-free kitchen.
Laundry and Shop
• Laundry facilities are not available on the premises.
• The nearest laundrette is in Evesham - The Laundrette, 65 Port Street, 01386 443766
• The nearest shop is the Texaco Garage shop (approx 200m) which sells a range of groceries and newspapers. There is a variety of shops in the village (0.6 mile away) including a Budgens, chemist and Post Office.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas
• All bedrooms are located on the first floor.
• The temperature of each guest bedroom is controlled by thermostatic controls on the radiators.
• Each bedroom has a hospitality tray with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits. Each room has a kettle, hair dryer, clock radio and TV with remote control.
• Each room has storage space which usually consists of a wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside table.
• Each room has a ceiling light and bedside lights or lamps.
• All doors to guest bedrooms are 80cm wide with self closers.
• All rooms are carpeted with short pile carpet.
• Each room has a fridge.
• Rooms are serviced daily.
• Bedroom 1 - 5m x 4.7m, double bed 65cm high, 2 armchairs
• Bedroom 2 - 4.6m x 3.4m, 2 single beds 57cm high (can be made up as a double), 2 armchairs
• Bedroom 3 - 4.1m x 2.7m, double bed 57cm high
• Bedroom 4 - 4.6m x 3.4m, 2 single beds 57cm high, 194 cm long and 95cm wide (can be made up as a double), single bed 52cm high, tub armchair; seat 41cm high and back 75 cm high
• Bedroom 5 - 4.2m x 2.8m, 2 single beds 57cm high with footboards
• Bedroom 6 - 3.3m x 2.9m, double bed 57cm high, 2 tub armchairs; seat 41cm high and back is 75 cm high
• Bedding is all hypo allergenic and there are no feather pillows.
• Please let us know of any allergies you have to enable us to make any necessary changes to your room.
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC
• All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
• Bedroom 1 - tile floor, bath with overhead shower, bath side 57cm high, toilet height 45cm, lever taps.
• Bedroom 2 - tile floor, bath with overhead shower, bath side 55cm high, toilet height 45cm, lever taps.
• Bedroom 3 - tile floor, 28cm step into shower cubicle, toilet height 45cm, screw taps.
• Bedroom 4 - laminate floor, bath with overhead shower, bath side 55cm high, toilet height 40cm, screw taps.
• Bedroom 5 - laminate floor, 28cm step into shower cubicle, toilet height 45cm, lever taps.
• Bedroom 6 - laminate floor, 12cm step to shower and toilet, 25cm step into shower cubicle, toilet height 45cm, lever taps.
Grounds and Gardens
• We have a large garden with terrace, lawn, orchard, vegetable plot and flower beds.
• The lawn, terrace, and orchard are on the same level as the house and there are benches to sit on.
• The vegetable plot is down a gravelled slope.
Additional Information
• We are happy to accommodate assistance dogs.
• We are happy to reduce background noise if requested.
• Evacuation procedures are provided in all rooms.
• There is a fire extinguisher in the entrance hall, and on the upstairs landing. We are able to use the front and rear doors should evacuation be necessary. The fire alarm rings continuously if evacuation is needed. If you need assistance in this kind of emergency (eg hearing impairment) please let us know on arrival and we will ensure that you are evacuated safely.
• A selection of local information is available in our displays in the entrance hall and in our guest file in the sitting room.
• We do offer free access to Wi-Fi. Guests must request the code from us. We can also loan a laptop computer to guests.
• Guests may smoke in the garden
• We would be happy to print any of our literature or notices in large print if requested.
• Staff assistance/familiarisation tour - is offered on request
• Floor plans can be sent to you on request
Address: The Old Stationhouse, Station Road, Broadway, Worcestershire. WR12 7DF ¨
Telephone: 01386 852659 or 07981 345568
Email: enquiries@oldstationhousebroadway.co.uk
Website: www.oldstationhousebroadway.co.uk
Grid reference: Map 150/090380
Local equipment hire companies:
Mobility - 29 High Street, Evesham 01386 442200
Evesham Shop Mobility - 01386 49230
Local public transport numbers: For bus and train information
Traveline 0871 2002233
http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wcc-choose-ht-pt.htm
Local accessible taxi numbers:
Elite Travel 01386 853057 or 07917 128114
Future Plans
•We will replace all TVs for digital TVs with subtitle facilities by 2012.
•Room 3 taps will be replaced with lever style.
We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve. If you have any comments, please get in touch.
Updated: January 2010