Glenlee Guest House - Access Statement
INTRODUCTION
We are a small guest-house with six letting bedrooms all en-suite, one of which is a ground floor room. There are four rooms on the first floor and a further room on the second floor. The following statement is a summary of our facilities.
PRE-ARRIVAL
The guest house is positioned on a level road, the town centre being approx 15 minute walk away and the beach approx 5 minute walk away. A bus stop for Studland and Bournemouth is approx 5 minute walk away and buses to Wareham and Poole are in the town centre. The nearest main line railway station is at Wareham (10 miles). All bedrooms and public areas can be viewed on our website www.glenleehotel.co.uk . You may contact us by phone or email.
ARRIVAL AND CAR PARKING FACILITIES
You may check in to the Glenlee from 2:00pm on arrival day. Please advise if you are likely to be later than 10:00pm. On arrival please ring the bell at the main entrance at the side of the building where you will be greeted. The entrance and car park is lit at night. There is unrestricted parking (except vans) on the road opposite the guest house and we have a car park at the rear with six spaces. Driveway and car park is tarmac with a slight gradient. Please advise us in advance if you would like a space nearest the entrance.
The main entrance has two steps into the doorway which has a width of 86cm and a handrail to one side. Assistance with luggage is offered.
MAIN ENTRANCE AND RECEPTION
The front door is kept locked and a key is provided with your room key to give 24hour access. The door bell is at a height of 1.2 metres. On arrival guests are shown to their rooms and facilities are explained. A welcome folder in the bedroom (in large print) also explains our facilities.
PUBLIC AREAS:
DINING ROOM
Our ground floor dining room is carpeted and has an entrance door 76cm wide. Guests sit at individual tables which has a centre pillar support for easy access. Chairs are without arms. Menus and wine lists are all in large print please advise in advance of special dietary requirements. Easy grip handles for cutlery are available on request.
LOUNGE
We have a large sunny lounge for guests exclusive use at all times. Access from the reception is via a 76cm wide door. Settees, armchairs and a large table with dining chairs are provided. There is a large screen TV with subtitles available. Drinks can be served through the day and evening. Service is available by ringing a bell at the reception desk. There is access to a small sun porch with two chairs which looks out onto the front garden. Further access to a patio area is possible via a 80cm door and two steps. Bench seats for up to four persons are provided on a rough purbeck stone patio.
WC
There is a toilet with hand wash basin leading off of the reception area via a 68cm wide door. The room is approx 1.6 x 0.8 metres.
STAIRS AND LANDINGS
Stairs have fitted carpet, a width of 86cm and a hand rail on the left. They are in three sections with two half landings up to the first floor with a total of 16 steps. One family room, one triple room, one double room and one twin room are on the first floor. There is a door (with door closer) leading to the second floor. These have a width of 80cm, a handrail on the left and are in two sections with a half landing and a total of 14 steps. A fire escape door leading to an outside emergency staircase leads from the half landing. The second floor has one double guest bedroom.
BEDROOMS
All have wardrobes and bedside tables with individual lighting. All bedrooms have central heating with manual adjustment of radiators. Extra heaters are available on request. All en-suites have heated towel rails and non-slip bath/shower mats. A bath seat is available on request. Beds are made up with sheets and blankets with a throw. Extra blankets and pillows are supplied in the wardrobe. A hospitality tray with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit teas and biscuits is supplied. A jug containing drinking water and glasses are also supplied. Other facilities supplied include TV’s with remote control and subtitles, clock radios and a hairdryer. All doorways into bedrooms are 76cm wide except for Room 4 which is 71cm.
ROOM 1
Family room – 1st floor – Approx 6.8 x 6 metres.
This has a 4’6” double bed and two 3’ single beds with a bed height of 68cm. Two leather armchairs and dressing table with stool. DVD player also supplied.
Basin with height of 84cm. Two doors 61cm width each to WC and shower with step height of 26cm.
ROOM 2
Triple room – 1st floor – Approx 4 x 6 metres
This has a 5’ king size bed and a 3’ single bed with heights of 70cm. Two wicker armchairs and coffee table. DVD player also supplied. Single step 14cm and a door 75cm width leading to a bathroom containing basin at 76cm height, WC and bath with shower attachment over and handrail.
ROOM 3
Double room – 1st floor – Approx 3.1 x 3.9 metres.
This has a 4’6” double sleigh bed with height of 60cm. Two wicker armchairs. Door 66cm wide leading to shower room containing basin at 80cm height, WC and shower with step height of 23cm.
ROOM 4
Twin room – 1st floor – Approx 3 x 4 metres
This has two 3’ single beds with height of 68cm. Two wicker armchairs and dressing table. Three steps and door 80cm wide leading to bathroom. Basin with height of 77cm, WC and bath with shower attachment over and handrail.
ROOM 6
Double room – 2nd floor – Approx 3.7 x 4 metres
This has a 4’6” double bed with height of 60cm. Two wicker armchairs, coffee table and dressing table. Door 75cm wide leading to bathroom. Basin with height of 80cm, WC and bath with shower attachment over and handrail.
ROOM 8
Double room – ground floor – Approx 3.1 x 3.9 metres
This has a 4’6” double bed with height of 68cm. Two wicker armchairs. Door 67cm wide leading to bathroom. Basin with height of 81cm, WC and bath with shower attachment over and handrail. Limited access to WC (40cm) between bath and basin.
LAUNDRY
Not available on premises but launderette in town (approx 20 minute walk).
RESTAURANTS
The nearest restaurant is Ocean Bay and is approx 5 minute walk. Many more available in town centre.
SHOPS
A range of shops and supermarkets are in the town centre approx 15 minute walk. Short stay car parking available in town centre. Newspapers can be ordered in advance and placed on your breakfast table.
LEISURE FACILITIES
Swanage Bay View Caravan Park has a public swimming pool and gym. Panorama Road. Approx 5 minutes by car. Phone No. (01929) 422130.
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Across the road from the guest house is a complex containing tennis courts, putting green and bowling green. Phone No. (01929) 424339.
PAYPHONE
We do not have a payphone. For short important calls you may borrow our cordless phone. The nearest public callbox is located on the seafront outside the Ocean Bay restaurant (approx 5 minute walk).
ADDITIONAL INFO
Dogs not accepted apart from guide dogs.
Children from the age of three are welcome.
Mobile phone reception is good. We ask you to switch off mobile phones whilst in the dining room.
All indoor area are non- smoking. Ashtrays are provided on the patio bench seats.
Fire extinguishers are located near the front door and on each landing. We have a fire alarm system with smoke and heat detectors in all rooms. Alarm bells and break-glass units are on each corridor. Evacuation details can be found on the rear of each bedroom door. Please advise us in advance if you need assistance in evacuation of the building in case of fire. Medication requiring refrigeration can be stored in our fridges and made available at all times.
A selection of local information is available in the reception area.
A magnifying sheet can be provided to aid reading.
CONTACT INFO
Glenlee, 6 Cauldon Avenue
Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1PQ
Phone No. (01929) 425794
Email: info@glenleehotel.co.uk
Website: www.glenleehotel.co.uk
For medical attention the Swanage Health Centre is in the town centre.
Phone No. (01929) 422231
There is a minor injury unit at Swanage Cottage Hospital, Queens Road. Phone No. (01929) 422282.
If you require further details or have any comments about the services we provide, please do not hesitate to contact us.
UPDATED 28th FEBRUARY 2008