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Access Statement For Moat Edge B&B

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all guests 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 contact us by telephone on 01544 388097 or email moatedge@btinternet.com and we will endeavour to help. Our Access Statement is available upon request in standard and large print.

Pre-Arrival

• Moat Edge is situated in a quite rural village in the north of Herefordshire, 5 miles to the west of Leominster.
• Public transport is limited to a local bus service operating between Kington and Leominster, passing through the main street of Eardisland with the bus stop being approximately 200 yards from the property. Buses run a maximum of 1 every 2 hours starting at approximately 7am with the last service returning at 7.30 pm.
• Leominster is served by a rail service operating between Manchester and Cardiff.
• There are no shopping facilities in Eardisland, the nearest general store and post office being situated in Pembridge, 3 miles away.
• The nearest supermarket is situated just outside Leominster, 4 miles to the east of Eardisland and can be reached by car in 8 minutes, or by bus.
• Leominster is a small market town with shops, including chemists and banks to serve most needs.
• A market is held on a Friday.
• Taxis can be booked in advance through Moat Edge if required.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• Moat Edge has a shared drive approach, with 2 neighbouring properties and has space to the side of the property and in front of the double garage, for 1 vehicle per room to park.
• Parking is 40 feet from the front door on a block paving surface and flat gravel drive with ample room to access the rear of the vehicle.
• It is not suitable for camper vans.
• Additional car parking is available in the the village car park, 100 yards away.
• Due to our secluded position and out of respect to our neighbours, guests may be required to park away from the property if returning late at night.
• Where possible guests will be met at their vehicle and offered assistance if required.
• Help with luggage is standard.

Main Entrance & Reception

• The only public access to Moat Edge is via the front door, which is a standard domestic size, 33" wide.
• There are 2 small steps on the approach to the front door, the first being 5 1/2" high and the second being 3".
• There is a porch canopy with electric light, which is left on during the hours of darkness, until guests have returned.
• There are no hand rails.
• Assistance is provided if required.
• A pad and pen is available if required.
• On entering our home the hallway measuring approximately 6 1/2' square, has laminate flooring.
• Each room is provided with 1 room and 1 front door key.
• On arrival, all guests are familiarised with the public areas and facilities provided in their room.
• Rooms are accessed via a standard straight staircase with 13 steps, 7' from the front door.
• There is a handrail on the right hand side as guests ascend the staircase.
• Moat Edge is unsuitable for service dogs.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

• Guests have access to their room on the first floor and the dining room on the ground floor.
• Guest rooms and the dining room are well lit and carpeted.
• Both guest rooms and the dining room have standard wooden doors.
• The landing is 39" wide.
• An electric smoke alarm is situated in the hallway and on the first floor landing, midway between both guest rooms.

Dining Room

• Breakfast is served in the carpeted dining room on the ground floor, accessed directly from the hallway and just 4 feet from the bottom of the stairs.
• The room layout cannot accommodate a wheelchair.
• The dining table is 31" from the ground.
• Carver chairs are available upon request.
• The menu is laminated and typed in Times New Roman, font size 12. A copy is available in large print (black on white) if required.
• Food allergies/special dietary requirements can be catered for
with prior notice.

Bedrooms

• As both bedrooms are situated on the first floor and there is no lift, the rooms are unsuitable for wheelchair users.
• On arrival, guest’s attention is drawn to the fire evacuation plan provided in each room.

En-suite room - situated immediately to the left of the top of the stairs with a door width of 29".

• Double bed, 24" high, 2 bedside tables, dressing table, remote controlled TV and 2 easy chairs, all movable if required.
• Fitted wardrobe.

Double Bedroom - situated 10 feet from the top of the stairs, with a door width of 29".

• Double bed 22" high, 2 bedside tables, dressing table and remote controlled TV. All moveable if required.
• Easy chair available on request.
• Fitted wardrobe.

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC

• Ensuite door 26 1/2" wide.
• Shower cubicle has step of 10" and depth of 4". The shower cubicle door width is 24 1/2".
• Pedestal wash basin is 30" high
• Toilet is 16" high.
• Private Bathroom door is 26" wide.
• Bath is 22 1/2" high with a maximum length of 58" and maximum width of 23".
• There is a telephone type shower over and glass shower screen.
• A non-slip mat is provided.
• Pedestal wash basin is 32" high.
• Toilet is 17" high.

Additional Information

• Moat Edge has a strictly No Smoking policy.
• Both guest rooms are equipped with a mini fridge.
• Bottled water is provided as standard.

Contact Information

• Address: Moat Edge B&B
6 St Mary's Walk
Eardisland
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9

• Telephone: 01544 388097

• Email: moatedge@btinternet.com

• Website: www.moatedge.co.uk

• Emergency number: 07854 726995

• Local accessible Leominster Taxis 01568 616964
taxi number:

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 01544 388097 or email moatedge@btinternet.com

Created on: 20/12/2007