Accessibility Statement

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our country inn. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.

Pre-Arrival

  • Local transport is very limited and you should arrange transfer prior to arrival if required. We have a list of local taxi firms should you require them please let us know.
  • Brochures and menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement.
  • We have a website which details most of the things you are likely to need to know prior to arrival.
  • You can contact us via phone or email for anything specific (details below).

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

  • We are on the main road of the village.
  • On arrival to the property, if you are driving, the car park is at the rear of the building. If you are a blue badge holder we have designated parking at the front of the building to the right of the front door.
  • No marked parking bays to the rear and are on a first come basis.
  • The surface is level, flat and gravelled. Drop offs can be made at the front of the building which is on the same level.
  • We can assist guests with luggage.

Main Entrance & Reception

  • The front door has no step and is 85cm wide.
  • On entry into the inn the floor is laid to tiles with a lounge area where seating is provided.
  • Check in is carried out at the bar opposite the lounge.

Public Areas – General (Internal)

  • The inn is open plan and on the ground level. There is a slight incline leading from the lounge to the small dining room & public bar / beer garden. There is a slight incline to the beer garden but can be accessed on the same level through the fire escape.
  • The door leading from the main public areas is 90cm wide with the corridor leading to the toilets 75cm at the narrowest point. The door leading to the bedrooms is 75cm and the staircase is 80cm at the narrowest point with a handrail on the right.
  • There is a disabled WC located within this area.
  • Corridors to the bedrooms are 80cm wide at the narrowest part and are well lit. The majority of the corridor is 133cm wide.
  • The floor is laid to carpet.
  • All doors leading to the bedrooms are 73cm wide.

Dining Room

  • Breakfast is served in the main dining room, there are no steps.
  • Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request.
  • Tables have under space of 70cm on a small table, with the leg located in the centre & 120cm on the large tables with a height of 69cm, with the leg located in the centre. Chairs can be moved to accommodate disabled guests.
  • Menus are provided in large print if requested.

Laundry

  • We can arrange laundry to be cleaned for you during your stay by our external supplier for an additional charge.

Shop

  • Non available in the village, but please ask us for anything you may have forgotten to bring i.e. toothpaste etc.

Outdoor Facilities

  • Seating in the beer garden is available at the rear of the building.

Bedrooms

The Lanercost Room

  • Door width of 73cm and a bathroom door of 67cm.
  • It has a king size bed with a clearance around the bed of 60cm at the narrowest point.
  • Furniture is moveable on request.
  • Beds are 70cm high.
  • One chair is available in the room.
  • Fitted with short pile carpet on the floor.
  • The ensuite has a clearance of 75cm x 114cm.
  • It has a step in to the shower of 8cm.
  • The shower cubicle is 75cm x 114cm with a clearance of 50cm to enter.
  • The toilet is 43cm high from the floor and has a right hand transfer of 75cm.
  • A beverage station is available in the room on a fixed unit 72cm high.

The Eden Room

  • Door width 73cm and a bathroom door of 73cm.
  • It has a superking size zip & link bed with a clearance around the bed of 85cm at the narrowest point as a double room and 57cm as a twin.
  • Furniture is moveable on request.
  • Beds are 70cm high.
  • 2 armchairs and 1 chair is available in the room.
  • Fitted with short pile carpet on the floor.
  • The ensuite has a clearance of 104cm x 140cm.
  • It has a step in to the bath of 59cm.
  • The bath internal measurements are at their narrowest points 54cm wide and a depth of 39cm.
  • The toilet is 43cm high from the floor and has a right hand transfer of 80cm.
  • A beverage station is available in the room on a fixed unit 72cm high.

The Banks Room

  • Door width 72cm and a bathroom door of 74cm.
  • It has a king size bed with a clearance around the bed of 50cm at the narrowest point.
  • Furniture is moveable on request.
  • Beds are 70cm high.
  • 1 chair is available in the room.
  • Fitted with short pile carpet on the floor.
  • The ensuite has a clearance of 68cm x 93cm.
  • It has a step in to the shower of 8cm.
  • The shower cubicle is a 90cm quadrant with a clearance of 50cm to enter the shower.
  • The toilet is 43cm high from the floor and has a right hand transfer of 43cm.
  • A beverage station is available in the room on a fixed unit 72cm high.

The Birdoswald Room

  • Door width 73cm and a bathroom door of 73cm.
  • It has a superking size zip & link bed with a clearance around the bed of 57cm at the narrowest point.
  • Furniture is moveable on request.
  • Beds are 70cm high.
  • 2 chairs are available in the room.
  • Fitted with short pile carpet on the floor.
  • The ensuite has a clearance of 77cm x 130cm.
  • It has a step in to the shower of 8cm.
  • The shower cubicle is 75cm x 114cm with a clearance of 50cm to enter.
  • The toilet is 43cm high from the floor and has a right hand transfer of 77cm.
  • A beverage station is available in the room on a fixed unit 72cm high.

The Irthing Room

  • Door width 73cm and a bathroom door of 73cm.
  • It has a superking size zip & link bed with a clearance around the bed of 54cm at the narrowest point.
  • Furniture is moveable on request.
  • Beds are 70cm high.
  • 2 armchairs and 1 stool is available in the room.
  • Fitted with short pile carpet on the floor.
  • The ensuite has a clearance of 90cm x 92cm.
  • It has a step in to the bath of 59cm.
  • The bath internal measurements are at their narrowest points 54cm wide and a depth of 39cm.
  • The toilet is 43cm high from the floor and has a right hand transfer of 90cm.
  • A beverage station is available in the room on a fixed unit 72cm high.

Additional Information

  • Assistance dogs are welcomed by arrangement.
  • There is limited mobile phone reception in the area so all rooms are fitted with direct dial telephones. All calls are charged by the unit used.
  • We are able to use the front door, bar door and fire exit to the first floor in the need of evacuation. We will alert residents by the use of our fire alarm system. Please let us know of any special requirements at the time of booking.
  • We are a no smoking building. Smoking is permitted in the grounds.
  • We can accept medication for storage in our fridge by arrangement during opening hours. Alternatively all rooms are fitted with mini bar fridges for your use.

Contact Information

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 016977 42954 or email enquiries@thesallyirthington.co.uk