Access Statement For Parks Farm B&B
Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our home-based two-bedroom bed and breakfast. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions please feel free to call or email us and we will endeavour to help.
Pre-Arrival
• Transport to Winchcombe (nearest town) available by limited bus service or taxi. Nearest railway station - Cheltenham Spa or Moreton-in-Marsh.
• We can provide details of local taxi companies but own transport is advisable as we are three miles from the centre of Winchcombe.
• Fully-functional website including booking details and Access Statement.
• You can contact us by phone or email (details below)
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• We are three miles out of Winchcombe and one mile up a steep tarmac drive through a farm.
• Road surface uneven in places - cars with very low ground clearance are not recommended.
• There is ample parking space adjacent to the house.
• The surface is level gravel. There is a level cotswold stone terrace outside the front door.
• We can assist guests with luggage.
• There may be a closed gate and cattlegrid to negotiate along the farm drive.
• Unfortunately we no longer accept dogs (except guide dogs by arrangement only).
• Lights will be left on outside the house at night until guests return.
• Time of arrival is by arrangement but is usually between 5-7pm.
Entrance
• The front door has two steps up (first 18cm / 7" high, second 20cm / 8" high).
• Front door 179cm / 5'10.5" high and 99cm / 3'3" wide)
• There is a small porch and an inner double door up to 112cm / 44" wide and 175cm / 5'9" high
• There is a sizeable hallway - the floor has uneven cotswold stone flags and has a large mat.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
• There is a flight of ten stairs, each 18cm / 7" high. Width of staircase is 114cm / 4'5" to the first landing and yellow bedroom. There is a rope handrail on the left-hand side at about 3' high. There are a further three stairs to both bathrooms and the blue bedroom. There is a fixed handrail on the left-hand side of these stairs at about 3' high.
• Head clearance on the first few steps of the main staircase is 193cm / 6'3" going up, but only around 163cm / 5'4" on descent.
• The upper landing is lit throughout the night.
• The stairs and landings are all carpeted.
Public Areas - WC
• There are no public toilet facilities other than the private bathrooms.
Breakfast Room
• Breakfast is served in the farmhouse kitchen around a large kitchen table 168cm / 114cm / 66cm (high) (5’6” / 3’9” / 2’6”(high))
• Entrance to kitchen is 185cm / 6'1" high and 80cm / 2'7" wide.
Laundry
• Wet outdoor clothing - boots, coats etc. - can be dried and ironing facilities are available on request.
Shop
• There is a good range of shops in Winchcombe (3 miles).
Outdoor Facilities
• Two benches together with a table and chairs are available in the garden.
Bedrooms
• Yellow bedroom
• Door 179cm / 5'11" high (under beam) and 75cm / 2'4.5" wide.
• Two single beds (can be made into one double bed on request) 200cm / 6'6" long,
104cm / 3'4" wide and 48cm / 19" off the ground.
• There is one armchair and a small upholstered chair.
• Fitted carpet throughout.
• Blue bedroom
• Door 188cm / 6'2" high and 69cm / 2'3" wide.
• Two single beds (can be made into one double bed on request)
191cm / 6'3" long, 105cm / 3'5" wide and 53cm / 21" off the ground.
• A pair of armchairs.
• Fitted carpet throughout.
• Both rooms have a flatscreen colour television (with remote control and freeview), radio-alarm and tea/coffee making facilities, and electric hairdryers.
• Dressing gowns are provided.
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC
• Yellow bedroom – private bathroom. On upper landing (up three steps).
• Door 188cm / 6'2" high and 69cm / 2'3" wide.
• Bath and hand-held shower, wash basin and low level WC.
• Short-pile fitted carpet.
• Green bathroom – private bathroom. Along upper landing.
• Door 188cm / 6'2" high and 77cm / 2'6.5" wide.
• Bath and hand-held shower, wash basin and low level WC.
• Cork-tiled floor
• In both bathrooms
• No handrails in bath.
• Heated towel rail.
• Electric razor point.
Grounds and Gardens
• The house is situated on a steep hillside amongst farmland. If you wish to walk on the farm but off the public footpaths, please ask first for guidance.
• There are various hazards for young children in the garden, including stone steps and an approx. 6' drop over a wall onto concrete below at the edge of the garden. If you wish to bring toddlers or young children, we will warn you of the hazards, but young children MUST be supervised at all times.
Additional Information
• Guide dogs only are welcome by arrangement. No other dogs are permitted.
• There is mobile phone reception for most providers. Landline can be used by request only.
• Free Wi-fi internet access is available (please ask).
• Emergency exit access is down the stairs, turn right and leave via front door. A plan of the house is available in both bedrooms.
• Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the house. If you wish to smoke please do so outside and dispose of cigarette stubs responsibly.
• We can accept small items of food/medication for storage in our fridge by arrangement (access available 24 hours).
Contact Information
• Address: Parks Farm, Sudeley, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5JB
• Telephone: +44 (0)1242 603874
• Fax: +44 (0)1242 603874 (please ring first)
• Email: parksfarmbandb@googlemail.com
• Website: www.parksfarm.co.uk
• Grid reference: SP 046/226
• Local public transport numbers: Available on request
• Local accessible taxi numbers: Available on request
• A form is available on our website for queries. Reviews can be found at www.tripadvisor.com. We can also be found through www.visitbritain.com or www.enjoyengland.com
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve. If you have any comments please phone 01242 603874 or email parksfarmbandb@googlemail.com
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