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The Eton Mess

New College, 55 High Street, Eton, Windsor, SL4 6BL

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Eton Mess is a boutique hotel offering accommodation and restaurant food all year round.

Opening Times

  • The venue has seasonal opening times.
  • Comments View
    • Hotel residents have 24 hour access to the hotel by arrangement.

Location

  • The nearest National Rail station is Windsor and Eaton Riverside.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Eton Court Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Eton Court.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 265cm x 600cm (8ft 8in x 19ft 8in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located across the street from the restaurant.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on High Street.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There are no individual marked standard parking bays on High Street The pay and display parking areas are clearly marked and signed along the side of the road.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel on High Street.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the threshold of the entrance door.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.

Outside Access (From Garden)

  • This information is for the entrance located between the garden and restaurant.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The step(s) is/are located at the threshold.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Inside Access

  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Eating and Drinking (Inside)

  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • The bar does serve food.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the restaurant entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The standard height for tables is 75cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Children are welcomed in the bar area.
  • Menus are hand held only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is Classic English Cuisine.

Garden Seating Area

  • There is a garden area for eating and drinking.
  • Tables and chairs are not permanently fixed.
  • Table service is provided.
  • The height of the dining tables is 74cm.
  • Lighting is good during the day.

Other Floors

  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the restaurant area on the right.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the hotel entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Room

  • General Information View
    • There are 5 rooms in total.
    • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
    • There are 5 standard rooms on other floors.
  • Accessible Rooms View
    • There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some hotel rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • The hotel does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
  • Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
    • There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The width varies between 70cm - 170cm around the room.
    • The toilet seat in the en-suite is 47cm high. The sink is 100cm high.

Step(s) (Male Toilets)

  • There is a/are step(s) located inside the entrance to the male toilets.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the male toilets.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear right of the restaurant area.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the hotel entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear left of the restaurant.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the hotel entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the ladies' toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a lip at the threshold of the ladies' toilet.

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Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Home visits / services are available.