Awards for The Dorset
Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people. Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
- Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Entrance well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
- Entrance to reception
- Public toilet
- Bar
- Good contrast between the floor and wall
- Baby changing facilities
Dining
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliac)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Bedrooms
- Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
- Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bathrooms available with:
- Separate shower unit
- Bath with shower
- Bath
General
- Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
Notes
Access statement:-<br />THE BAR, RESTAURANT & HOTEL ARE GENERALLY ACCESSED FROM THE BACK THROUGH THE BEER <br />GARDEN (A PAVED AREA). VEHICLES CAN BE DRIVEN TO THE DOOR BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT,<br />OTHERWISE GUESTS MAY STOP TO DROP LUGGAGE, ETC, BEFORE PARKING NEARBY.<br />THERE IS RAMPED ACCESS FROM THE GARDEN/ENTRANCE AREA TO THE BAR WHERE GUESTS CHECK IN.<br />THE DISABLED TOILET IS ON THIS LEVEL. <br />THE RESTAURANT ITSELF IS ACCESSED EITHER BY A FEW STEPS DOWN FROM THE BAR, OR BY A <br />SINGLE STEP DOOR FROM THE GARDEN. HOWEVER, GUESTS MAY EAT IN THE BAR AREA WHICH IS <br />ACCESSED BY RAMP.<br />ALL B&B ROOMS ARE ON THE FIRST FLOOR WHICH IS ACCESS BY STAIRS ONLY.<br /><br />Form completed 19.1.10 GA