Access Statement For Lower Meadows

Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all our guests in home based (5 bedroom) bed and breakfast.
The following statement is a summary of Lower Meadows facilities.
If you have any specific requirements please feel free to call and we will endeavour to help.

 Pre-Arrival

·     The bus stop for the service to towns and villages to the south of Boscastle is 50 meters away and for the service to the north is 100metres away.

·      The nearest Rail station (Bodmin Parkway) is 40mins away by car.

·     There are a number of local taxi services, contact numbers can be found on our website.

·   Our brochure can be provided in large print by prior arrangement, likewise our menu and room folder on arrival if request prior to your arrival.

·      We have a basic Website (www.lowermeadows.co.uk)

·   You can contact us by Phone (01840 250570) or Email (stay@lowermeadows.co.uk)

·   Lower Meadows is perfectly situated with easy, close access to the shops, restaurants and Inns of Boscastle
 

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

·      On arrival at Lower Meadows there is wide entrance, from the road.

·   We have 5 parking bays easily identifiable with ample room for all guest’s cars.

·   The surface is level, flat and gravel.

·    We will assist guests with luggage
 

Main Entrance & Reception

·      The front door has a standard threshold 7.5cm.

·   The front door is always locked with a bell push at 145cm

·   The door is 76cm wide

·   On entry to our home there is a hallway 130cm x 210cm

·   There is Slate flooring throughout the ground floor with a large round mat in the hallway.

·   From the Hallway a standard staircase leads to the first floor where all our guest rooms and situated. A door 70cm wide and 2 steps 14cm and 11cm lead from the Hallway directly into the guest lounge.

 Public Areas - General (Internal)

·      The Guest Lounge is available at all times and is subtly illuminated with overhead lighting if required.

·   The Breakfast room is accessed from the guest lounge via double doors (minimum access width is 74cm)

·   The covering on stairs and landing to guest bedrooms is short pile carpet.

·   There are 14 stairs to the first floor landing with hand rail on both sides.

·   The stairs are 19cm high, 24cm deep and 75cm wide.

 Public Areas - WC

·        All bedrooms are en-suite - No public WC available

Breakfast Room

·      Breakfast is served in our light and airy Conservatory on the ground floor, two steps 14cm and 11cm high from the hallway to the conservatory.

·   Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request.

·   The tables are 70cm square and 72cm high with central leg all chairs are without arms.

·   Menus are provided and large print version is available on request.

·   Breakfast - cereal is self service with waiter/waitress service for all other requirements.

 Laundry
 Not Available

 Outdoor Facilities
 Not Available

 Bedrooms

·      There are 5 guest bedrooms all on the first floor.

·   There are 14 stairs to the landing - the stairs are 19cm high, 24cm deep and 75cm wide.

All bedrooms have
·   Door widths of 70cm with standard domestic mortise key lock

·   4 rooms have one double bed

·   1 room has twin beds

·   All beds are 56cm high including mattress

·   At least 60cm routes within the bedrooms

·   14" television with remote control and teletext

·   Fitted short pile carpet to bedrooms

·   At least 60cm routes within the bedroom except one which has a 40cm route

·   Smoke detection linked to the fire alarm system

En-suite  Shower-rooms

·      Door widths 70cm, either inward or outward opening

·   Free floor space clear of door from 80cm x 50cm to 120cm x 90cm depending on room.

·   The shower cubicle has a step/edge from 10cm to 25cm high depending on room

·   With either inward opening concertina style doors giving a minimum access width of 50cm or with shower curtains giving access width of 75cm.

·   3 en-suites have Electric shower with easy single dial/button controllers the other 2 have. Thermostatic showers with easy single lever or capstan type controllers.

·   The basins have curved fronts with clear space beneath. They are 82cm high

·   The toilets is 44cm high

·   Colour contrast to floors, walls fittings and fixtures.

·   There is a 15cm step in one en-suite

 Grounds and Gardens

·      We are adjacent to the Valency Valley which has public footpaths, the coastal path is 300 metres away.

 Additional Information

·      Lower Meadows is fitted with a fire alarm system with smoke detectors located in all guest rooms. Call points are located at the top and bottom of the staircase.

·   Fire extinguisher’s (water) are located the top and bottom of stairs

·   Mobile phone reception is limited to Orange

·   The Fire Alarm indicates evacuation - please notify us on arrival if you require more assistance for evacuation.

·   Smoking is not permitted inside Lower Meadows.

Please feel free to contact us to clarify any of the above or if you have requirements not covered.

 Contact Information

·       Address:  Lower Meadows, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HF

·       Telephone:  01840 250570

·       Email:  stay@lowermeadows.co.uk

·       Website:  www.lowermeadows.co.uk

·       Hours of operation:  Closed Christmas – check in from 2pm to 6pm outside of these hours by prior arrangement. Main telephone answered 9am - 9pm

·       Local public transport numbers:  Bus – Western Greyhound 01637 871 871

·       Local accessible taxi numbers:  local taxi firms

·        Valency Taxis - 01840 211702

·        Camelot Taxis - 01840 770172

·        Camel Taxis - 01840 212963

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 01840 250570 or email stay@lowermeadows.co.uk