Posts Tagged ‘Bed & Breakfast’

Curlews, Bradfield, Essex

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

The Curlews is a Bed & Breakfast and self-catering accommodation near Colchester, Essex. The property has been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme to a level of M2 which means that it is suitable for people who have problems walking or can walk a maximum of 3 steps, or need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

The Curlews website paints an idillic picture of the property and surrounding area: “All bedrooms provide uninterrupted views over open farmland and the Stour Estuary. Imagine waking up one bright morning to breakfast on the balcony looking over the wonderful panoramic view of an idyllic Stour estuary, with flocks of wildfowl calling in the new day.”

Curlews is also close to the Essex Way, a very popular path for avid walkers, bird watchers, and those who appreciate getting close to nature. This area is also a very popular destination for artists.

The Access Statement gives a summary of the hotel’s provision which can be found on OpenBritain, more information can is also available on page 191 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Curlews Website.

Crown Lodge, Torquay, Devon

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

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Based in Torquay, Torbay, the Crown Lodge Hotel offers modern bed and breakfast accommodation to visitors who are looking for English Riviera accommodation of the highest standard.

The Crown Lodge has been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme (NAS) and has an entrance with ramp access. Once inside, there are no steps to the dining room, nor to either of the ground floor bedrooms.

The ground floor twin bedded room is most suited to guests with restricted walking ability, or who may need a wheelchair some of the time, and who would benefit from some support when using the en-suite. The en-suite is a wet room with conveniently positioned grab bars and a shower seat.

However, the ground floor double bedroom has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The room has been furnished to a high standard, and has an adjustamatic double bed. The wet-room en-suite is spacious and accessible to wheelchairs. A shower seat and several grab rails are provided to aid mobility.

The hotel also the following mobility aids free of charge to guests:

  • Manual/Self Propelled Wheelchair
  • Tri-Walker
  • Shower Wheelchair
  • Bed Guard
  • Bed Raisers
  • Toilet Seat Raiser
  • Cushion for Shower Seat

The Crown Lodge also has an Access Statement, further details of this property can be found on the OpenBritain site and on page 108 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide.