Wharton Lodge Cottages Access Statement
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 statement,
if you have any queries please do call. We look forward to welcoming you.
Pre-Arrival
- We have a basic website
- Bookings/enquiries may be made via email, phone or fax
- 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 carpark
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 Italianate 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
Lounge
- Flooring is short pile fitted carpet
- Furniture is moveable and there are plenty of cushions provided
- Sofa and armchairs
- Freeview, teletext TV provided with remote control (also available are 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 no arms. Two further chairs in bedroom if needed
- Flooring is carpeted
Lounge
- Flooring is short pile fitted carpet
- Furniture is moveable and there are plenty of cushions provided
- Sofa and armchairs provided
- Freeview, teletext TV provided with remote control (also available are DVD and CD Radio
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 (underspace)., 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 needed
- Flooring is carpeted
Lounge
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
- Not available
Leisure Facilities
- Not available
Outdoor Facilities
- Not available
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment
- Not available
Bedrooms
- Sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers are 100% Egyptian cotton
- Blankets are wool or 100% cotton
- Non-feather pillows
- 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 king size (5 ft.) bed
- Bed height 66 cm, space each side of bed 90 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, master 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 double bed (4.6ft.) 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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 linoleum
- 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
- 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 Italianate 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. Pay-as-you-Go 02 mobile available to guests for the duration of their stay
- WiFi is available in all cottages
- 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
- Email: ncross@whartonlodge.co.uk
- 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 566246
- Local Tourist Information Centre: 01989 562768
Future Plans
- We are reviewing options available for safety handles to be fitted in bath/shower areas.
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve.
If you have any comments please phone 01989 750140 or email ncross@whartonlodge.co.uk
April 2010
