Access Statement for The Gate House B&B, Middleton Cheney, Banbury

Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors to our home, but realise that the restrictions of 18th century architecture may render our property unsuitable for some. The following statement is a summary of our provision and we hope that this will enable you to decide if we can supply suitable accommodation for your needs. Please contact us with any specific queries and we will endeavour to help.

Please note smoking is not permitted in the house but you may smoke in the courtyard.

Pre-Arrival
 
• There is a bus stop near the front of the house and there is a frequent bus service

• The main train station is 10 minutes away by car 

• Local taxis are available and we can make a booking for you

• Welcome pack and menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement

• Sorry, we have no provision for pets

• We have a website www.gatehousemc.com

• You can contact us via phone, text or email (details below)

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
 
• Upon arrival at the property there is parking on tarmac to the right of the front door or on gravel to the left

• No marked parking bays but there is room for all cars

• There is a slight slope up from the road and a paved area outside the front door separates the gravel from the tarmac surfaces

• We can assist guests with luggage

Main Entrance & Reception
 
• The front door has an 8cm threshold and is 77cm wide

• The front door is always locked but there is a bell push to the left hand side of the door

• On entry the wooden floor has a 65cm wide strip of coir matting running to the entry to the rest of the house. This door is 74cm wide

Public Areas - General (Internal)

• The breakfast/sitting room is on the ground floor

• The covering on stairs and upstairs landing is short pile carpet

• All bedrooms are on the first floor with doors adjacent to the top of the stairs

• There are 12 stairs leading to the first floor

• The stairs are 20cm high, 23cm deep, 85cm wide

• There is a hand rail on the left side from top to bottom

• There is a 4cm step on the landing outside the private bathroom.

Public Areas - WC

 • Bedrooms are en suite/private bathroom but no public WC is available

Breakfast/Sitting room

• Breakfast is served in the breakfast/sitting room on the ground floor. There are no steps

• Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request

• Circular tables have a central pedestal with an underspace 74cm high, radius of 38cm. Open chairs have a seat height of 56cm

• We do not play background music in any area of the B&B

 Laundry

• Laundry and ironing services are available on request

Outdoor Facilities

• There is a sitting area in our courtyard garden This is the only part of the premises where smoking is permitted. There is a 12cm step and 10cm threshold out into the courtyard

• The courtyard slopes gently away from the house The surface is concrete, riven with small drainage channels

Bedroom 1 (en-suite) – First floor

• Door width 72cm fire door with closer

• Double bedded room

• Access to the far side of the bed narrows to 65cm at one point, although there is 2 metres of clear space to the right hand side

• There is a working area with clear under-space: 73cm high, 70 cm wide and 50cm deep

• The bed is 56cm high

• There is a Sky Freesat TV with teletext, DVD/CD player, high speed internet access, fridge, hair dryer, fan, beverage facilities 

• Fitted short-pile carpet on the floor

• Two open-sided, comfortable leather chairs are provided

En-suite

• Bi-fold door giving 68cm wide access

• Shower cubicle is 80cm wide to two sides with curved front and sliding doors opening to 36cm. The shower threshold is 17cm high

• Corner basin is rounded at the front, is 86cm high and has free space beneath

• Corner toilet is 46cm high

• Cushion flooring

• Definitely not suitable for wheelchairs

Bedroom 2 (with private bathroom) – First Floor

• 72cm width fire door with closer

• Optionally, two standard single or one super king sized bed

• Minimum 130cm free space either side of bed but narrows to 73cm at foot of bed

• Bed is 56cm high

• There is a Sky Freesat TV with teletext, DVD/CD player, high speed internet access, fridge, hair dryer, fan, beverage facilities 

• Fitted short-pile carpet on the floor

• Two open-sided, comfortable leather chairs are provided

Private Bathroom

• 72cm wide, outward opening fire door with closer

• Free floor space clear of the door is 116cm x 190cm

• The bath edge is 56cm high and has a curved glass shower screen projecting half-way along its length

• The bath has a mixer shower attachment

• The pedestal basin is curved at the front and has clear underspace.  It is 80cm high

• The toilet can only be approached from the front.  The toilet is 43cm high

• Cushion flooring

Additional Information
 
• Mobile phone reception depends on your network but most are available within the bedrooms

• In the unlikely event of a fire, the fire alarm will sound continuously. If you require assistance with evacuation from the premises, please notify us on arrival and we will ensure you are evacuated safely. e.g. In the case of a hearing impairment

• We operate a no-smoking policy. However, smoking is permitted in the courtyard

• Middleton Cheney offers 2 pubs, a newsagent, a convenience store incorporating the post office, a pharmacy, 2 take-away food establishments and a golf club  

• Local pub food is available within 5 minutes’ walk. Banbury (10 minutes’ drive) offers cuisine to suit all tastes. Alternatively, those who prefer take-out food are free to utilise our breakfast/dining room. No food in the rooms please

Contact Information
 
• Address: 65 Main Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, Oxon, OX17 2LU, UK

• Telephone: +44 (0) 1295 711723
• Email: info@gatehousemc.com
• Website: www.gatehousemc.com
• Hours of operation: Arrival 4-8pm. Departures by 10.30am (other times by arrangement). Mainline telephone answered 8am-11pm

We strive to maintain the highest standards and welcome your feedback to help us. If you have any comments please phone +44 (0) 1295 711723 or email info@gatehousemc.com

Created on: 10/05/2008

 
Amended on: 25/10/2008

Amended on: 10/08/2009

Amended on: 30/01/2011