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Access Statement For Hill House Farm Bed & Breakfast
Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our home based 2 bedroom
bed and breakfast and in our annex called the Coach House which provides 2
bedded ground floor accommodation. If you have any specific questions please
feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.
Pre-Arrival
- The main train station is 25 minutes away by car.
- The bus stop is at the end of our long (1.3 miles) country lane.
- There is a local taxi service from Ipswich and we can make a booking for
you, if required.
- Brochures and menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement.
- We have a comprehensive website.
- You can contact us via telephone, fax or email (details below)
- The nearest pub is 2.5 miles away by car and the nearest shop is 2 miles
by car.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
- On arrival to Hill House Farm there is a long drive.
- There are no marked parking bays but there is ample room for all cars.
- The surface slopes gently and is larger pebbles. There is a level brick
footpath which is parallel to the driveway and leads from the front door of
the farmhouse to the ground floor Coach House annex.
- We can assist guests with luggage
- There is rear access to the vehicle if you reverse up to the level brick
pathway
- We can provide dog bowls on request
- There is no covered area from the car to the front door of the house but
the distance from the drop off point to the main door is 109 cm.
- There are outside lights around the area of the brick path
Main Entrance & Reception
- The front door has a step 4.5 cm high and a stainless steel lip in it 1.5
cm high
- We could provide a temporary ramp if requested (please let us know in advance)
- The front door is always locked but we have a knocker which is 142 cm high
and a bell which is 134cm high
- The door is 77cm wide when open and is side hung
- On entry to our home there is a large furnished hallway with 108 cms available
width
- There is seating provided in the hallway
- There is carpet and rugs in the hallways.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
- Our corridors to the dining room are 108cm wide
- Corridors have a good colour contrast
- The flooring on all corridors is medium pile carpet
- The covering on stairs and upstairs corridors is medium pile carpet.
- Dog water bowl and food bowl (and food if requested in advance) are available
on request
- The dining room, sitting room and two bedrooms are on the ground floor
- There are 9 stairs to the corner, followed by a further 8 stairs to the
first floor bedrooms
- The stairs are 19 cm high, 24 cm deep, 91 cm wide
Public Areas - WC
- 3 Bedrooms are ensuite and 1 has its own private bathroom.
- There is a ground floor lavatory for guests with restricted mobility on
the ground floor. It measures 310cm long and 160 cm wide and the door is
side hanging and 70cm wide when open. The lavatory has a left side transfer.
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Lounges, Take Away & Cafe
- Breakfast is served in the dining room on the ground floor. There is a very
small door step 2.5 cm high.
- Chairs are flexible and can be moved on request
- The dining room table has an under space of 70cm high by 128cm wide and
height of 73cm (pedestal legs). Chairs with arms can be provided on request.
- Menus can be provided in large print on request.
- We do not play background music in any area of the B & B
- There is table service
- There is a downstairs lavatory mentioned above for the use of guests with
restricted mobility.
Laundry
Shop
Treatment room/s
Leisure Facilities
Outdoor Facilities
- There is a large garden of 2.5 acres of formal and wild borders and lawn.
As the name of the B & B suggests the garden slopes in places
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs,
Entertainment
Bedrooms
- There are two bedrooms on the ground floor in the annex and two on the first
floor of the farmhouse:
Bedroom 1 (blue room) on the first floor
- There are 9 stairs to a corner followed by a further 8 stairs to the first
floor bedrooms
- The stairs are 19cm high, 27 cm deep, 91 cm wide
- Door widths (main and bathroom) when open are 84cm & 81cm wide. Doors
are side hung.
- Can be either a large double bedded room or a twin bedded room.
- Right transfer to side of bed nearest the door is possible
- Furniture is moveable on request
- Beds are 62 cm high but can be raised with blocks on request
- Television/DVD with remote control
- Twin beds can be provided instead but only right transfer into bed nearest
door is possible
- Two low armchairs and one upright chair (no arms) are provided in the room
- There is a private bathroom with bath and walk into large shower cubicle
(see below for details)
- Fitted medium pile carpet on the bedroom floor and short pile on the bathroom
floor
Bedroom 2 (Red Room) Double ensuite room
- There are 9 stairs to a landing followed by a further 8 stairs to the first
floor bedroom
- The stairs are 19 cm high, 27 cm deep, 91 cm wide.
- Can only be a standard sized double bedded room but can have an additional
put u up adult 3 foot wide bed on request.
- At least 85 cm routes within the bedroom e.g. to the side of beds, between
beds and dressing chest, therefore allowing for left or right transfer to
bed in any combination
- Some furniture is moveable on request
- The bed is 62cm high but can be raised with blocks on request
- The television remote control is broken but the DVD player remote control
is still in working order.
- There is a comfortable sofa with arms and footstool provided in the bedroom
- There is a large (carpeted) ensuite bathroom with a shower over the bath
(see below for details)
- Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
- Ground floor bedrooms in the Coach House annex
Bedroom 3 is called the Coach House room (very large room)
- The Coach House annex is approached via the brick path 109cm wide. Unloading
from the back of a vehicle onto the path is possible. The path leads to a
front door. This door is 75 cm wide when open and is side hung to the left
and opens inwards. There is 75cm clear space in the lobby but the dresser
can be moved on request.
- Can be either a large double bedded room or a twin bedded room.
- At least 85 cm routes within the bedroom e.g. to the side of beds, but not
between beds and dressing table, therefore allowing for left or right transfer
to either of the beds
- Furniture is moveable on request
- Beds are 64cm high but can be raised with blocks on request
- Television and DVD with remote control
- Two high back Parker Knoll armchairs and one upright chair (no arms) are
provided in the room
- There is an ensuite shower room (see below for details)
- Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
- Touch bedside lamps and over the bed lights (only one control switch)
- door widths (main & bathroom) are 74 & 77 cm wide respectively when
open
Bedroom 4 - The Stable Room in the Coach House annex
- Door widths (main and bathroom) are 74 & 77 cm wide respectively when
open
- Can be either a large double bedded room or a twin bedded room
- At least 85 cm routes on the right hand side of the bed which leads to
the ensuite shower room.
- Furniture is moveable on request
- Beds are 64cm high but can be raised with blocks on request
- Television/DVD player with remote controls
- One wooden chair with arms and one upright chair (no arms) are currently
provided in the room but chairs can be brought in on request
- There is an ensuite shower room (see below for details)
- Fitted short pile carpet on the floor
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]
Private bathroom to bedroom 1 (Blue room)
- Door width 81cm inward opening.
- Plenty of free floor space
- The shower cubicle has a step/edge of 26cm high. There are no grab rails
- The bath edge is 54cm high
- The basin has a pedestal and a round front. It is 78cm high.
- The lavatory has a right side transfer with plenty of available free space
- The lavatory is 41cm high
Ensuite bathroom with Bedroom 2 (Red Room)
- Door width 82cm opening inwards
- Basin is flat fronted and has a pedestal. It is 81cm high.
- Lavatory is 41cm high and has right side transfer with plenty of available
space.
- The bath has a shower attachment.
- The bath edge is 56cm high
Coach House annex bedroom 3 (Coach House room)
- Door width 76 cm opening outwards with a grab rail on the right hand side
of the basin.
- Shower cubicle edge/step is 19 cm high. There is a grab rail to the left
of the sliding door to the shower.
- Free floor space 126cm x 109cm
- Basin is rounded at the front is 80cm high, has lever taps and a pedestal
- Lavatory is 43cm high and has right side transfer
Coach House annex Bedroom 2 (Stable Room)
- Door width 77cm opening outwards
- Free floor space clear of door is a bit tight for a wheel chair. Please
discuss
- The shower cubicle has a step/edge of 19 cm high.
- The basin has a pedestal. It is 80cm high. It does NOT have lever taps.
There are no grab rails. The lavatory is 43cm high.
Self-Catering Kitchen
Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units
Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)
Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat
Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
Grounds and Gardens
- There is a large garden of approx 2.5 acres comprising formal borders and
sloping lawn and wild life/wild flower areas. There is an uneven terrace around
the house but the new brick path from the front door to the Coach House is
level and is 109cm wide. The lawn outside the Coach House is flat.
Additional Information
- One well behaved dog is welcomed by prior arrangement
- Assistance dogs are welcomed
- Mobile phone reception is generally good
- We are able to use the front and back doors in the need of evacuation.
The doorbell will ring continuously if evacuation is needed. If you require
more assistance for evacuating please notify us on arrival and we will ensure
you are evacuated safely e.g. hearing impairment.
- We are a no smoking building. Smoking is allowed in the garden.
- We can supply a small drinks fridge (by prior arrangement) which can be
used for medication/food and we can put larger items in our main fridge on
request.
Contact Information
- Address: Hill House Farm Bed & Breakfast, Wades Lane, Shotley, Ipswich,
Suffolk IP9 1EW
- Telephone: 01473 787318
- Fax: 01473 787111
- Email: hazel@wrinchfarmstay.co.uk
- Website: www.wrinchfarmstay.co.uk
- Hours of operation: Closed 22 December - until 27 December. Sometimes closed
at the New Year. Hours flexible to business, the B & B is our home
so occupied 24 hours. Mainline telephone answered 7 am - 10.30 pm
Local taxi numbers:
Orwell Cars serves Shotley and surrounding area. Executive service. Mercedes
Saloons and Multi People Vehicles. All long hauls, airports, ports etc. 07887
877300 Can organise local pick-ups and drop offs with more than 6 hours notice
but can only carry 4 people at any time.
From Ipswich:
- Avenue Taxis: 01473 40 70 70
- Hawk Express: 01473 22 22 22
Future Plans
- 3 self-catering units in our redundant farmyard one unit with a wet room
shower and designed specifically for people with less mobility. Completion
June 2008 with a further 3 units to be completed in March 2010.
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously
improve. If you have any comments please phone 01473 787318 or email: hazel@wrinchfarmstay.co.uk
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