B&B accommodation
Withyland Heights Bed and Breakfast

Access Statement for Withyland Heights Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast

1. Introduction
2. Pre-Arrival
3. Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
4. Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area
5. Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc.
6. Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc.
7. Public WCs
8. Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe
9. Shop
10. Leisure Facilities
11. Outdoor Facilities
12. Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas
13. Grounds and Gardens
14. Additional Information
15. Contact Details
16. Future Plans
17. Contact Telephone and Email Address
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Introduction

We try our best to cater for the needs of all visitors in our 2 bedroom Bed & Breakfast. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.

Pre-Arrival

o Local transport is very limited but there is a regular bus service from Gloucester to Newent. By special arrangement we can meet guests in Newent which is 4 miles away.
o We can provide the numbers of local taxi firms in Ross & Gloucester.
o Menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement.
o We have a basic website with further information.
o You can contact us via phone or e-mail (details below).

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

o Withyland Heights is situated on a country lane 1.5 miles from the B4221.
o On arrival at the property you will turn into the main farmyard in front of the house.
o There are no marked parking bays but there is ample room for all cars.
o Please park with the front of your vehicle facing the wall in front of the house.
o The farmyard surface is fairly flat and level. There is a 15cm step up to the front of the house.
o We are happy to assist guests with luggage.


Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

o The front door has a 15cm high ledge and is 90cm wide.
o On entry into the property there is a hallway which is 90cm wide at its narrowest point.
o The floor is laminated and the hallway is well lit and on one level.
o There is a bell on the wall at the foot of the stairs to call for assistance at any time.


Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc.

o The downstairs hallway is laminated.
o The stairs and upstairs landing have a short pile fitted carpet.
o There are 13 stairs up to the first floor each with a height of 18cm, a width of 80cm and a depth of 26cm.
o The upstairs landing has a width of 85cm at its narrowest point.
o There is a single step along the upstairs landing which is 19cm high. There is a bannister rail on the right and a grab rail on the left of this step.

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Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc.

o The hallway to the lounge / dining room is 90cm wide at its narrowest point and is well lit.
o The lounge / dining room is on the same level as the entrance and has a wooden parquet flooring.


Public WCs

o Both bedrooms have their own en-suite WC's.

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe

o Breakfast is served in the lounge / dining room. There are no steps.
o Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request.
o The large dining room table can sit six people and has a height of 60cm.
o Chairs can be moved to accommodate guests. There is a high chair available for small children.
o Menus are provided in large print on request.
o The sofa and two armchairs have a seat height of 41cm.
o Good natural lighting from 2 windows and French doors.


Shop

o The nearest shops are Gorsley Post Office (2 miles) and Lea Village Stores (2 miles).
o The market town of Newent is 4 miles away and Ross on Wye is 6 miles away.
o Please ask us for anything you may have forgotten to bring e.g. toothbrush etc. and we will do our best to help.

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Leisure Facilities

o An outside games room is planned for the future (table tennis, darts etc.)
o A trampoline in the back garden can be used at guests' own risk.
o Newent Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre is 4 miles away and Ross Sports Centre is 6 miles away.


Outdoor Facilities

o Seating in the summer on decking area outside Dining Room (small step down through French Doors)
o Large lawn in back garden for play area for children.


Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

Bedroom 1:
o Door width 74cm.
o En-suite shower & WC.
o Twin bedded room with 2 single beds at a height of 47cm (including mattresses) which are movable on request.
o Double sofa bed with seat height of 34cm.
o Fitted short pile carpet on floor.
o 14" colour TV mounted on wall bracket in corner of the room.
o Tea / coffee making facilities on tray on window sill 75cm high.
o Two windows for natural light.


Bedroom 2:
o Door width 75cm.
o En-suite shower & WC.
o Double room with king-size bed at height of 59cm (including mattress)
o Sofa bed with seat height of 35cm.
o Fitted short pile carpet on floor.
o 14" colour TV mounted on wall bracket in corner of the room.
o Tea / coffee making facilities on table height 62cm.
o Three windows for natural light.


Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]

o Both en-suites have shower trays 70cm x 75cm.
o Single shower doors which open outwards.
o Thermostatically controlled showers.
o Step of 25cm into shower cubicle in twin bedroom en-suite.
o Step of 30cm into shower cubicle in double bedroom en-suite.
o Both pedestal wash basins are 80cm high with curved front and clear underspace.
o Toilet seats are 40cm high.
o Non slip vinyl floor coverings.
o Natural light from windows in both bathrooms.

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Grounds and Gardens

o Large lawn at back of house with spectacular views across open countryside to May Hill.
o Large farmyard at front of house for ample parking.
o Raised decking area with patio furniture in summer for guests to make use of.


Additional Information

o Mobile phone reception is very poor. Guests can use land line if necessary.
o Front door, back door and French doors in dining room can be used in the need of evacuation.
o Bell on wall at foot of stairs for use in an emergency or to summon assistance.
o We are a no smoking property.
o We can accept small items of food / medication for storage in our fridge / freeer.
o We are happy to make table reservations for guests who want evening meals at a local pub / restaurant.
o Wi-Fi Internet access available in some rooms.


Contact Details

Address: Withyland Heights, Beavans Hill, Kilcot, Newent, Glos. GL18 1PG

Telephone: 01989 720582

Fax: 01989 720238

Email: katrina@withylandheights.co.uk

Website: www.withylandheights.co.uk


Future Plans

o Addition of hand rail alongside outside step leading up to front door.
o Plan for addition of games room which would be available for guests to use.


Contact Telephone and Email Address

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve. If you have any comments, please phone 01989720582 or email katrina@withylandheights.co.uk

Created: 3rd February 2009

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