Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include 36 ensuite bedrooms, a bar, restaurant, library, lounge and accessible and standard toilet facilities.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include 2 guest outbuildings, a pro shop, an 18-hole golf course and Jiggers miniature golf course.
- Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Saturday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Sunday 09:30 - 18:00.
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Comments
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- Only members are allowed on the golf course between 07.00 - 09.30 and after 18.00.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Saxmundham.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the right as you enter the grounds, opposite the first tee.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are loose chippings.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Opening Times (Pro Shop)
- Monday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Saturday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Sunday 08:30 - 16:00.
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Comments
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- Buggies are available from 08.30.
Outside Access (Pro Shop)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the clubhouse.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- 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 74cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located before the entrance and in the entrance doorway.
- 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 11cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Inside Access (Pro Shop)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
Counter (Pro Shop - Till Point)
- The counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are good.
Putting Green
- The grass putting green is located opposite the pro shop.
- There is a steep upwards slope to access the putting green which is uneven in some parts.
- There is a concrete path surrounding the green.
Golf Course
- The par 70, 18-hole golf course is playable 365 days a year and is open to members and all guests.
- To book a tee time, enquire online or call the shop.
- Tee times can be booked up to 14 days in advance.
- Buggies, electric trolleys and pull trolleys are available to hire from 08.30.
- The first tee is located opposite the car park.
- At the tee there is a hut containing score cards which has a 15cm step to access it.
- There is a rubber bark path and a slight slope leading up to the first tee.
- There is a deep 28cm step up onto the first tee.
- The surfaces across the course include grass, mud and loose gravel.
- There are slight to steep slopes all over the course.
- There is bench seating in some areas of the course.
Opening Times (Jiggers Miniature Golf)
- Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
Jiggers Miniature Golf
- Jiggers miniature golf is located to the left of the clubhouse, off the hotel car park.
- The course has 9 holes and booking is not required.
- Off the car park, there is a steep downwards slope and an 8cm step on the approach to the course.
- The surface of the slope is grass and loose gravel/mud and it is uneven in places.
- There is bench seating on the approach to the course.
- Alternative access to the course from the car park is via 11 deep steps with handrails on both sides.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a gate to enter the miniature golf course which is light, manual and opens away from you (push).
- The width of the gate is 105cm.
- The surfaces of the course are block paving and artificial grass.
- There are narrow pathways which are 111cm wide.
- There are slight to steep slopes around the holes.
- There is a gate to exit the course.
- The gate is manual, opens away from you (push) and is easy to open.
- The width of the exit gate is 137cm.
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.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass area.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.