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The Twice Brewed Inn

Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • This is a country pub and bed and breakfast with an onsite Brew House and Dark Skies Observatory.
    • There are 20 bedrooms in total.
    • There is not step-free level access to the bedrooms.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a water bowl for assistance dogs and a seat/chair.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located to your right as you enter the main entrance.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptions.

Parking

  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The charging points require an app.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the rear of the bar seating area.
  • The journey time to this reception from the main entrance is approximately less than one minute.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the bedrooms on the first floor.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.

Eating and Drinking (Pub and Bar)

  • Location and Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld, online and available in large print.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and easy grip cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located along the left hand side of the pub.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 95cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Entrance (Restaurant)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the reception desk.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 177cm.

Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

  • Location and Service View
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld, available in large print and online.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and easy grip cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located behind the reception desk.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.

Standard Bedroom (Room 10)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 3cm from the floor.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

Standard Ensuite (Room 10)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a shower with a step.
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.