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The Marton Guest House

Les Vardes, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1BH

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a guest house.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Les Vardes.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located in front of the building, on Les Vardes.
  • Comments View
    • The standard on-street parking is not marked into individual bays and only the start and end of the bays is marked.
    • Guests of Marton Guest House can use the Pandora Hotel car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 154cm (5ft 1in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The 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 142cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the street in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There is a bell if the reception is not manned.
    • The height of the bell is 115cm.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Room (Room 1)

  • General Information View
    • The Tourist Board rating is 3* Guest House.
    • There are 26 rooms in total.
    • There are 2 standard ground floor rooms.
    • There are 24 standard rooms on other floors.
  • Accessible Rooms View
    • There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarm(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
    • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
    • The venue 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 standard rooms on the ground floor.
    • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There is a deep step into the shower created by the shower tray.

Level Change (Rooms 1 - 14)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway to the right of the foyer leading to rooms 1 - 14.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Level Change (Rooms 7 - 14)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the rear right of the building as you enter, leading to rooms 7 - 14.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is 1 medium height step up followed by 1 shallow step down.

Level Change (Restaurant and Rooms 18 - 23)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the rear of the reception as you enter, leading to the restaurant and the stairs to rooms 18 - 23.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 68cm (2ft 3in).

Eating and Drinking (Breakfast Room)

  • The following information is for the breakfast area.
  • The breakfast area is located on the ground floor, through the corridor to the rear of the reception foyer as you enter the building.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 62cm.
  • Takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • 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 presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Other Floors (Ground to First Floors)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 11 steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 18 - 23 and the Lounge.
  • Comments View
    • There is a handrail on the right to the first landing.
    • There is a handrail on the left from the first landing upwards.
    • There are similar staircases throughout the building leading to all other rooms.

Other Floors (First to Second Floors)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms 19 - 23 and the Lounge.

Level Change (Lounge)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on the second floor, in the lounge leading from the front to the rear.
  • There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

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.
  • Home visits / services are not available.