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Beech Grove House Access Statement
We believe that our guests are both discerning and intelligent, and that they have sufficient common sense to function in the real world (which is the one most of us inhabit most of the time!). Unfortunately for most, if not all of us, we are living in a world increasingly hidebound by litigiousness and rules and regulations aimed at inhibiting our freedom to live as we see fit, make our own decisions and take our own risks. This document has been demanded of us by visit britain/quality in tourism (brought to you by the people who bring you ofsted) they even give us a template lest we miss something. We have complied, it doesn’t mean we really feel the need, and this paragraph is our tiny (and probably futile) stand against the tide of conformity sweeping the nation. Introduction Beech Grove House is set in peaceful countryside and offers two guest rooms in the house and one self contained self catering studio apartment. We live in the main house so there is usually someone around if you need us Whilst we aim to meet the needs of all our guests there are some features which might make access difficult for people with limited mobility. We are located on a hill and have rooms at different levels, there are therefore steps into the house and between rooms. Ceilings are fairly low and sloping in some rooms. All bedrooms are on the first or second floors, and access to them is via staircases which incorporate winders, so access is not suitable for wheelchair users. We have recently renovated the house, and have incorporated a lot of glass balustrading in the stairwells, the house is unsuitable for children, or people who do not like heights, and we do not accept anyone under the age of 18 years. We have a resident medium sized dog, he does not shed fur, we try to keep him away from guests (and vice versa), if you have an allergy or are scared of dogs this may not be the place for you; also for this reason we cannot accept pets Location We are located on a narrow lane. Our location is peaceful and not central, and is not ideally suited to those travelling without a car, we have on site parking and lyme regis is an easy, fairly level 25 minute walk along the river path · The nearest shop is approximately half a mile away. · Lyme Regis is 1 mile away (25 minute walk approx) · The nearest bus stop is about half a mile away. Buses are hourly. · The nearest railway station is Axminster which is approximately 5 miles away. Taxis from the station would need to be booked in advance, we can book one for you if required. · There are only a few local taxi companies, demand at peak times is high so it is advisable to book in advance we can make bookings for you. · Our website www.lymeregisbedandbreakfast.com provides pictures of our accommodation and further information about the services we provide .You can contact us by telephone, e-mail or post. Please see the “Contact Information” section of this document for full details.
Arrival and Car Parking · Please advise us of your anticipated arrival time so that we can be sure we are here to welcome you. · To ensure your accommodation is ready we ask that guests do not normally arrive before 4pm. Earlier arrival may, however, be possible by prior arrangement. · Access to the house is up a drive which has a fairly steep gradient in places. Parking is in marked bays to the right of the drive, there is a slope up to the house. · We offer assistance with luggage. Main Entrance · The front door is through the covered walkway on the left at the top of the drive; the front door is straight ahead. · Please ring the bell if no one is around when you arrive. · The guest entrance is through the double doors into the dining room, there is a step up to the door and a step down into the dining room
Guest Accommodation – Public Areas
· The guest entrance is through the dining room and separate from the main house · The house is on different levels: downstairs the dining room, which has a slate floor with a rug, leads via a step into the guest lounge, this has a wooden floor with rugs · there is a downstairs toilet adjacent to the lounge, this has a tiled floor · a staircase from the lounge leads to the guest bedrooms: there are 12 steps to the first floor, including 3 winders , with a hand rail and glass balustrading, to a first floor landing, the stairs are carpeted · There are two guest bedrooms off this landing (yew and rowan), the sun room is also off this landing. · The sun room on the first floor is available for guests to use, folding sliding doors open out onto an external terrace. · If you need to speak to us we are usually around, but visit britain/quality in tourism require that we provide an additional means of communication, so there is a door bell in the lounge ( we are looking for a gong for back up) · The house has underfloor heating throughout, but temperatures can be adjusted in each room to suit individual requirements. A fan heater is available on request. · Iron and ironing board available on request
Lounge and Dining Room · Guests are welcome to use the lounge at any time. · The lounge has two sofas, and ottoman, and three armchairs (two have higher backs); · This room does not have a tv, but a selection of books, magazines and games . · The lounge has a wooden floor with rugs and has a gas fire in addition to the underfloor heating. · A selection of local information, maps, magazines and books is available in the lounge. · Breakfast is served in the dining room, around a large communal table, some of the chairs have arms · The dining room has a slate floor with a large rug under the dining table.
Bedrooms/bathrooms · both bedrooms are on the first floor, both are carpeted throughout, as are the staircases via which they are accessed. · There are en suite facilities in all rooms: both have steam /showers, WC and wash basins with operated mixer taps. All bathrooms are fully tiled. Steam showers, and the hot tub are used at your own risk, not suitable for people with certain medical conditions or if you are or think you may be pregnant; please consult your doctor if you are unsure. · A fridge, kettle, tea and coffee facilities and bottled water are provided. · All bedrooms have flat screen multi channel tv (free to air channels only), dvd/cd player; alarm clock/i pod dock · We also provide a hair dryer, make up mirror; sewing kit, shaver/toothbrush socket adapter; a selection of magazines. · Our beds are made up with cotton sheets; blankets and bedspreads; all pillows are synthetic · Bathrobes and slippers are provided · There is a wardrobe, drawers, bedside and dressing table in each room. · Unless stated our bedrooms are not large enough to accommodate additional seating. · There is a folder in each bedroom which contains further information about the house and details of places to eat, emergency contacts including doctors, dentists and hospitals.
Bedroom 1- yew · this is to the right at the top of the stairs from the guest lounge, it has a sloping ceiling. · this room has a king sized double bed with access from both sides; dressing table; bedside tables and fitted wardrobe · The bathroom has a steam /shower, the threshold is 10 inches , there is a WC and a vanity unit with cupboards underneath · There is direct access from this room onto the sun terrace in front of the sun room Bedroom 2 - rowan · This is straight ahead at the top of the staircase from the guest lounge; it has a sloping ceiling · This room has a king sized bed with access from both sides; bedside tables, drawer unit, desk with chair, dressing table with chair, fitted wardrobe · The bathroom has a steam /shower, the threshold is 10 inches ,a WC, and a wash basin set into a vanity unit with cupboards underneath · There is a private decked area outside this room which gives direct access onto the garden, the step down onto the decking is 7 inches Gardens · We have a 2.5 acres of garden mostly grassed with trees and flower borders, it is on a steep gradient; there are three lawned terraces, accessed by steps made from old railway sleepers set into the banks, guests are very welcome to enjoy the garden at all times, but care must be taken as the ground is uneven · There are several flights of steps to access the garden beyond the lower patio and decking. · There is a summer house at the top of the garden (approx 200 yards from the house), and a barbeque lodge 100yards up the garden (the further up you go the better the view!!) · Sun loungers and garden chairs are available for guests. · Access to the garden is via the courtyard outside the dining room, from which there are seven steps, a bridge across the koi pond and a further seven steps to a patio, from the patio a further two steps will take you onto a decked area where the hot tub is located · The hot tub: this is accessed by two steps, it is still quite high and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. It is used at your own risk, please observe the safety notices; food and drink must not be consumed in the hot tub; please shower before using it; separate towels are available. · there is a courtyard with a table and chairs outside the dining room door which can be accessed without climbing any further steps. · at the front of the house is a gravelled terrace with benches · there are tables and chairs on the sun terrace in front of the garden room · the front garden has a large pond with decking and a seating and a bog garden to one side · guests use the gardens and facilities entirely at their own risk,
Additional Information · There is a fire extinguisher on the landing outside the yew and rowan bedroom Beech Grove House has mains operated smoke detectors, in the event of a fire these will sound. Please advise us if you have a hearing impairment and might not hear this. · THERE ARE SPECIFIC FIRE EVACUATION INTRUCTIONS IN EACH OF THE BEDROOMS, AND THE GUEST AREAS · We do not permit smoking in any part of the house or its grounds. · Dietary requirements: We offer an extensive menu including gluten free bread and sausages, however we regret that we are not able to accommodate any person(s) with a serious and/or life-threatening nut or food allergy as we cannot guarantee the provenance of every item of food in our kitchen. We shall try to cater for any other dietary needs, but as we are a small operation we cannot guarantee availability of specialist produce · Mobile phone reception at the house is generally ok but there are some blind spots.
Contact Information · Address: Beech Grove House, Rhode Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3TX. · Telephone number: is 01297- 442723 When we are away from home there is an answering machine · E-mail address: beechgroveuplyme@aol.com · Website: www.lymeregisbedandbreakfast.com |