Accessibility Statement

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our home based, 3 bedroom bed and 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

  • Local transport is very limited but there is a bus service from Salisbury, through East Tytherley, to Romsey.  The bus is a 'Hail and Ride' service and will stop directly outside Nursery Cottage on request (tell the driver we are by The Avenue).
  • The local train station is Dunbridge, 10 minutes away by car.  By special arrangement we can collect guests from the station.
  • We have a website
  • You can contact us by phone or e-mail (you can find our contact details on our home page).

Arrival and Car Parking Facilities

  • We are on the main street through the village.
  • The entrance is via a level gravel driveway to the right of the property where there is parking at the side of the house.
  • Access to the house is via the front door where there is one step with a threshold into the lobby.  The entrance is lit by an outside light at night.
  • Assistance with luggage is always offered to all guests.
  • Guide dogs are welcome by arrangement and feeding and water bowls can be provided.

Main Entrance and Reception

  • The front door has one step 24 cm high and a threshold 6cm high and is 90cm wide.
  • Entrance is into the guest sitting room which is carpeted.
  • Guests are escorted to their rooms and facilities are explained.
  • Corridors have cream dado rails with contrasting colours on the walls.

Public Areas

General (Internal)

  • Carpets are fitted to guest dining room, the 13 stairs, corridors, and guest bedrooms.  The main bathroom has vinyl floor tiles and the ensuite bathroom is tiled.
  • There are 13 stairs to the bedrooms which are carpeted and a handrail is fitted to the left

WC

  • A small WC (not suitable for wheelchairs) is located on the ground floor.
  • One double bedroom is en-suite.
  • There is a main bathroom which has a bath and separate shower.

Dining Room

  • Breakfast is served in the dining room.  There are no steps.
  • There is one large table which has an underspace of 66cm by 88 cm at the end and 146sm at the side (legs on each corner).
  • There is a radio in the dining room which is generally on in the morning for breakfast but which can be turned off on request.
  • The bed and breakfast is no smoking throughout the premises.

Laundry

  • Use of our utility room can be arranged on request - please ask us.

Shop

  • There are village shops in the neighbouring villages of Lockerley and West Tytherley.

Outdoor Facilities

  • Guests are free to sit in the sheltered patio area but there are small step level differences.
  • The garden can be accessed from the patio via steps.

Bedrooms

  • All 3 bedrooms are on the first floor,with secure lockable doors.
  • Televisions all have remote controls.
  • A bell is provided in the central corridor to call for assistance.
  • Carpets are all fitted short pile, with a tiled floor in the en-suite bathroom and vinyl floor tiles in the main bathroom.
  • Two rooms have double beds and one room has twin single beds.

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC (Ensuite)

Main Bathroom

  • Door width 67cm, inward opening
  • The shower cubicle has a step/edge of 29cm high.
  • The bath edge is 53cm high
  • The basin is 78cm high.
  • The toilet has available free space of 121cm to the right and stands 41cm high.
  • Good colour contrast of floors, sanitary ware and walls.

Ensuite

  • Door width 65cm, outward opening.
  • The shower cubicle has a step/edge of 26cm high.
  • The basin is 82cm high.
  • The toilet is 43cm high.

Grounds and Gardens

  • Guests have full access to the garden, which has a patio area and is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds and an orchard.
  • There are a number of steps and level changes throughout the patio and garden area.
  • Four chickens are kept at the end of the garden and their eggs are used for breakfast.

Additional Information

  • Fridge facilities can be made available for guests in the kitchen downstairs.