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Accessibility Guide

Wharton Lodge Cottages Accessibility Guide

Introduction

Our three self-catering cottages all have a ground and first floor. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this guide, if you have any queries please do contact us. We look forward to welcoming you.

Pre-Arrival

Guests will be sent a digital guest book either by email or SMS prior to their stay
We have a basic website, a Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram account
Bookings/enquiries may be made via the Web, email, phone or messaging
The nearest bus stop (going to Ross-on-Wye/Hereford or Gloucester) is 5 metres from the end of our driveway
The nearest train station (Main Line Gloucester) is 15 miles away; there are accessible taxis at the station
In addition to our 'Welcome Hamper' we can arrange for shopping to be delivered on arrival
We can provide information in large print on request
The nearest RADAR toilet is in the town approximately 3 miles from the cottages

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

There is a car park in the courtyard in front of the cottages with an allocated space for each cottage
Car parking is on level tarmac, flat and even
There is plenty of additional parking on the driveways for visitors
The front door entrances each has one small step/threshold (Elgar and Harewood 15 cm, Grosvenor 4 cm) The width of the front doors are Elgar 74 cm, Grosvenor and Harewood 97 cm
Parking is 15 metres away from the entrance
The entrance is reached across the level and even courtyard
The entrance is clearly signed from the car park

Public Areas - General (Internal)

Outhouse/refuse room on ground level
Door 95 cm wide with a small incline to level, concrete floor
Stone walls

Public Areas - WC

Accessed via a level graveled pathway from the walled garden
One small step 15 cm high and door 112 cm wide opening inward
Painted walls, linoleum covered level floor

Dining Room & Lounge

Elgar - Dining Room

The dining room and sitting room are open-plan with a door (width 74 cm) through to the kitchen
Round table (moveable) on central pedestal 73 cm floor to lowest point of table (underspace), 1 metre round and 76 cm high
Chairs (all moveable) – 2 chairs with padded seat and no arms
Flooring is carpeted

Elgar - Lounge

Flooring is short pile fitted carpet
Furniture is moveable and there are plenty of cushions provided
Sofa and armchairs
Smart 32" TV provided with remote control (also available are BluRay DVD and CD Radio

Grosvenor - Dining Room

The dining room and sitting room are open-plan with a stable door (width 84 cm) to the walled courtyard garden
Round table (moveable) on central pedestal 73 cm floor to lowest point of table (underspace)., 1 metre round and 76 cm high
Chairs (all moveable) – 4 chairs with padded seat and back, no arms. Two further chairs in bedroom if needed
Flooring is hard wood effect floor

Grosvenor - Lounge

Flooring is short pile fitted carpet
Furniture is moveable and there are plenty of cushions provided
Sofa and armchairs provided
32" flat screen TV provided with remote control (also available DAB Radio/CD

Harewood - Dining Room

The dining room and sitting room are open-plan, entered from a hall/lobby with hall cupboard (door width 83 cm). Door to dining/lounge 74 cm
Square table (moveable and extendable) legs on each corner 58 cm floor to lowest point of table (under-space)., 90 cm long, 91 cm wide and 74 cm high
Chairs (all moveable) – 4 chairs with padded seat and no arms. There are 2 further chairs available upstairs if required
Flooring is carpeted

Harewood - Lounge

Flooring is short pile fitted carpet
Furniture is moveable and there are plenty of cushions provided
One sofa and two chairs
32" Smart TV provided with remote control (also available are DVD and DAB radio/CD)

Laundry

In addition to a laundry service there is a laundry room in the outhouse (door width 74 cm). There is a standard size washer and separate dryer, both are front loading.

Shop; Leisure Facilities; Outdoor Facilities; Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment

Not available

Bedrooms

Sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers are 100% Egyptian cotton
Quilts are feather or on request hypo-allergenic
Blankets are wool or 100% cotton
Some feather pillows (please ask for hypo-allergenic option)
TV socket in master bedrooms

Elgar

One master bedroom with a king size (5 ft.) four poster bed
Bed height 70 cm, space each side of bed 1 metre
Reached via staircase of 15 steps (80 cm wide by 24 cm deep) Steps are 20 cm high
Handrail to one side of the stairs
Short pile carpet from stairs and throughout the first floor
Two armchairs

Grosvenor

Two bedrooms, master with a Superking size (6 ft.) bed
Bed height 76 cm, space each side of bed 75 cm
Two seater sofa
One step 12 cm to wardrobe/dressing area
Reached via staircase of 14 steps (80 cm wide by 24 cm deep) Steps are 19 cm high
Handrail to one side of the stairs
Short pile carpet from stairs and throughout the first floor
Single room: one 3 ft. bed with access from one side (moveable) bed height 56 cm, free space to right of bed 2 metres

Harewood

Two bedrooms both rooms with a king size (5ft.) bed
Bed height 62 cm, space each side of bed 55 cm
Reached via staircase of 14 steps (80 cm wide by 23 cm deep) Steps are 19 cm high
Handrail to one side of the stairs
Short pile carpet from stairs and throughout the first floor
One easy chair
Second Bedroom with a king size bed (5ft.) Bed height 55 cm space each side of the bed 55 cm, door width 74 cm

Bathroom & WC

Elgar

Door width 69 cm
Bath with flexible shower over. Fitted with safety handle for support
Bath height is 55 cm
Free space in bathroom (free of doors and furniture) is 1.5 by .85 metres
Toilet Seat height is 40 cm
Bidet is 38 cm high
Vanity unit under washbasin

Grosvenor

Door width 69 cm
Bath with flexible shower over. Fitted with safety handle for support
Bath height is 55 cm
Free space in bathroom (free of doors and furniture) is 1.7 by 2.6 metres
Toilet Seat height is 42 cm
Pedestal under washbasin

Harewood

Door width 63 cm
Bath with flexible shower over. Fitted safety handrail for support
Bath height is 56 cm
Free space in bathroom (free of doors and furniture) is 80 cm by 80 cm
Toilet Seat height is 42 cm
Pedestal under washbasin

Self-Catering Kitchen

Elgar

Kitchen entrance is 74 cm wide
Worktop height is 90 cm
Oven door is drop down, height of lowest shelf is 40 cm, can be accessed from side
Sink is 90 cm high with cupboards under
Hob is 93 cm high
Flooring is linoleum/cushion flooring. There is also a large rug
Evenly lit kitchen with lights above work surfaces and under-cupboard lights where required
Good contrast between floor, cupboards and other surfaces
Larder fridge/freezer available, lowest shelf in fridge 25 cm and highest shelf in freezer 75 cm

Grosvenor

Kitchen is open plan to the dining area
Worktop height is 90 cm
Oven door is drop down, height of lowest shelf is 38 cm, can be accessed from side
Sink is 90 cm high with cupboards under
Hob is 93 cm high
Flooring is wood effect cushion flooring
Evenly lit kitchen with spotlights above work surfaces and under-cupboard lights where required
Good contrast between floor, cupboards and other surfaces
Larder fridge/freezer available, lowest shelf in fridge 30 cm and highest shelf in freezer 122 cm

Harewood

Kitchen entrance is 106 cm wide to breakfast bar
Worktop height is 90 cm
Oven door is drop down, height of lowest shelf is 38 cm, can be accessed from side
Sink is 90 cm high with cupboards under
Hob is 93 cm high
Flooring is linoleum/cushion flooring
Evenly lit kitchen with spotlights above work surfaces and under-cupboard lights where required
Good contrast between floor, cupboards and other surfaces
Larder fridge/freezer available, lowest shelf in fridge 30 cm and highest shelf in freezer 122 cm

Grounds and Gardens

Large walled garden with level, graveled paths and grassed areas. Two ornamental ponds. Benches (seat 44 cm high and picnic table with fixed benches on two sides
Stone path leading to furnished glasshouse with one step 13 cm and double door 106 cm wide. Gravel surface with chairs, tables and cushions

Additional Information

Information is produced in size 14 font (can be increased on request)
Good mobile phone reception – all Networks – and 4G
WiFi available in Elgar, Grosvenor and Harewood
All cottages are no smoking
Pets and service dogs are welcome to Grosvenor and Harewood – please inform us on booking

Contact Information

Address: Wharton Lodge, Weston-under-Penyard, Herefordshire HR9 7JX
Telephone/Fax: 01989 750140 ; 07761502674
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whartonlodge.co.uk
Hours of operation: 8.00 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7 days
Local transport numbers: Bus 08706082608 Train 08457484950
Local accessible taxi numbers: 01989 768738
Local Tourist Information: www.wyedeantourism.co.uk