Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- Mynd House is a historic Edwardian villa, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Church Stretton, Shropshire, offering Bed & Breakfast.
- There are 8 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Assistance Dogs are only allowed on the ground floor and in the Minton room.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Church Stretton.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped 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, first and second floors can be accessed via stairs.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, walking aids and bath mats.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: removable grab rails.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Inclusion and Defibrillator Training.
Parking
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the property.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 4 steps which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a bell at a height of 124cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 121cm.
- There is a second single manual door.
- The second door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There are 2 steps which are unmarked with no handrails.
Standard Bedroom (Minton - Super King/Twin)
- The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, accessed via the dining room or directly from the car park.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- The key lock is at a height of 72cm.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a sofa, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
- There is a 2cm threshold if entering the room directly from the car park.
Standard Ensuite (Minton)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
- The bath controls are lever mixer.
- The shower has a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are push.
Lounge (Lounge and Bar)
- The lounge is located to the left hand side, after entering the building.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
- There is no TV.
- There single 10cm step into the bar area from the lounge. The bar has a height of 105cm.
Entrance (Breakfast Room)
- This entrance is located off the entrance hall.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking (Breakfast Room)
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Location and Service
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- Guests in the ground floor, Minton Room, can access this room directly from an alternative door.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- This area has buffet counters and colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld.
- 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 and takeaway cups.
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Order and Payment
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- The buffet counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the side of the room.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 94cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- 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 is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located in the reception hallway.
- The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 13 steps between floors which are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
Standard Bedroom (Ashbracken - King)
- 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 key lock is at a height of 75cm.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 64cm from the floor.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
Standard Ensuite (Ashbracken)
- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- The ensuite has a shower cubicle and a bath.
- The bath controls are lever.
- The shower has a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever.
Seating Area (Patio)
- The seating area is located at the rear of the property.
- The seating area is uncovered.
- The most accessible route to the seating area has a ramp or slope and a step.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- This area is accessible via the front entrance using a ramp, or via the lounge and bar door, which has one step.
