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The Howard Arms

Lower Green, Ilmington, Shipston-on-Stour, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4LT

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • There are 8 bedrooms in total.
    • There are 4 bedrooms on the first floor in the main building and 4 bedrooms in the Garden Annexe to the rear of the building; 1 on the ground floor and 3 on the first floor.
    • There is 1 step-free bedroom available.
    • There is step-free access via a slope to the bedroom.
    • Assistance dogs are allowed in the accommodation at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is sloped access to the ground floor accommodation.
    • All entrances to the bar and restaurant have stepped access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: a steep slope between the accessible entrance and the main bar area, slight slopes into the main bar area and toilets from The Snug.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the raised restaurant area and and the first floor standard bedrooms.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • the first floor bedrooms can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Middle Street, to the left of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located outside the front of the venue.
    • The name of the car park is Middle Street.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the venue, off the pub garden seating area, next to the car park.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is a 3cm high step at the threshold of the doorway.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • The rear entrance is the most accessible entrance into the venue.
  • There are additional stepped entrances into the venue, including a second rear entrance and the front entrance off Middle Street.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and uneven surfaces.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
  • There are is a rug on the floor in The Snug and a barrier mat along the access route from the bar to the standard toilets, which could present trip hazards.

Eating and Drinking (Bar and Restaurant)

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, numerous seating options and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are online, available on a board and handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, nut allergy, lactose free and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups, drinking straws and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Vegan options and larger cups are available on request.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left hand side, after the entrance to the main bar area from The Snug.
    • There is step-free access via slope to the counter.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the raised restaurant area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas, benches, chairs with armrests, high stools, armchairs and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables and tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • Seating with varied lighting levels, background noise or reduced activity is available on request.

Seating Area (Pub Garden)

  • Location and Access View
    • The pub garden seating area is located to the rear of the venue, off the car park.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The most accessible route to the area is from the car park.
    • There is an open gap to access the seating area from the car park. The gap is 131cm wide.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • There is further seating available on the grassed area to the rear of the seating area.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right after the rear entrance, on the left hand side.
  • There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor and split-level first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 21cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The Old Beams standard bedroom is located at the top of the main flight of steps.
  • There are a further 8 steps up to the Country Room and Village Room standard bedrooms, and another 7 steps down to The Study standard bedroom. The steps to The Study have a handrail on the right going down.
  • There are additional stairs in the Garden Annexe for access to the Cotswold Room, Oak Room and Summer Room standard bedrooms.
  • There are 17 steps between floors in the Garden Annexe. These steps have a handrail on the right going up. The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.

Entrance (The Garden Annexe)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the venue, off the garden area.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is another entrance to the right of this entrance, with a 24cm high step at the doorway threshold.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (The Garden Room)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor of the Garden Annexe.
    • The distance from the entrance to the Garden Annexe is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 68cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a sofa, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, a TV with subtitles and a desk.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 170cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 194cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a hand towel, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a wall mounted toilet roll holder available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • Additional features include: a shelf, a mirror and a coat hook.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle and a bath.
    • The bath controls are lever.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.