Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our 5 bedroom Guest House. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.
Pre-Arrival
- The bus stop can be found at the West Somerset Railway Station on the seafront and on The Avenue. There is a frequent bus service to and from Taunton.
- There is a local taxi service that has accessible taxis if required; we can make a booking for you
- Brochures and menus can be provided in large print
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
- To ensure your accommodation is ready we ask that guests do not normally arrive before 3.30pm. However, if you wish to arrive earlier please let us know in advance.
- Tregonwell Road is on a one-way system.
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On arrival at the property there is parking in front of the house. There are marked parking bays for 4 cars
- There is ample unrestricted street parking should all our parking be taken.
- We will assist guests with luggage.
Main Entrance & Reception
- The front door has 2 steps- the first 14 cm high and the second 10cm high. We can provide ramps for both steps.
- The front door is 82cm wide, the vestibule door is 82cm wide.
- The doorbell is located on the right of the front door.
- The hallway is 1.9 m wide and 3.3m long.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
- The house is centrally heated throughout but temperatures can be adjusted in each room to suit individual requirements.
- Corridors have a good colour contrast between carpet and walls, and are well lit.
- The breakfast room, guest lounge and one bedroom are on the ground floor.
- There are 13 stairs to a half-landing measuring18cm high, 25cm deep, 85cm wide.
- There are a further 4 stairs to the remainder of the first floor bedrooms, measuring15cm high, 25cm deep, 80cm wide.
- The main staircase benefits from a hand rail on both sides.
- The Guest House is carpeted throughout, with the exception of the en-suite bathrooms, which benefit from non-slip vinyl flooring.
Residents Lounge and Dining Room
- The lounge has two sofas and a television. Straight back chairs can be moved in from the dining room but space is limited.
- A selection of local information, books and board games is available in the lounge.
- An Ordinance Survey map of Exmoor is available on request.
- Breakfast is served in the dining room.
- Tables have an underspace of 65cm high by 54cm wide.
- Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request.
- Ground floor doors are 74cm wide.
Additional Information
- Assistance dogs are welcomed.
- There are fire extinguishers in the entrance hall and on the main landing.
- Fire alarm points are found to the right of the inner door and at the top of the main staircase.
- In the event of a fire, an alarm will sound. Please read details of the Fire Procedures on the bedroom door.
- If you require assistance in case of fire, please notify us on arrival and we will ensure you are evacuated safely.
- The building can be evacuated via the front door. In an emergency there is also an exit via our kitchen.
- We do not permit smoking in the house (this includes the court yard garden attached to Room 1)
- We are happy to cater for special diets or any particular likes or dislikes. Please advise us of these before your arrival.
- Chilled food and medication can be stored in our main fridge on request (not available 24hours).
- Mobile phone reception is very good in Minehead, but on Exmoor coverage is somewhat unpredictable.
Bedrooms (General)
- Room 1 is on the ground floor. The remainder of the bedrooms are on the first floor.
- All rooms have ensuite facilities consisting of a shower, WC, washbasin and shaving point/ light.
- Beds are normally made with duvets, tog rating dependent on the season. All pillows are synthetic
- We are happy to provide sheets and blankets if preferred. Please specify before your arrival if required.
- All rooms are provided with a kettle and a generous beverage tray. Room 1 has a small drinks fridge. All have a hair dryer.
- All rooms have a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a dressing table
- There is additional seating in all rooms.
- All bedrooms have a good colour contrast between carpet and walls, and are well lit.
Ground floor bedroom (Bedroom 1 with conservatory and courtyard garden)
- Double bedded room (bed height is 63cm),with TV in the conservatory.
- Access to the conservatory is through double glazed doors. There is a 8cm door sill.
- The conservatory has a two-seater wicker settee, the beverage tray and fridge. A mobile electric radiator provides heating.
- Access to the courtyard garden is through a double glazed door. There is a 14cm door sill.
- The garden has a round metal table and two matching chairs.
- The En-suite door width is 74cm with a maximum opening of 60cm due to placing of the washbasin.
- The Shower doors open to 69cm.
First floor bedroom 2 - Double bed
- Standard Double bedded room (bed height is 66cm).
- Door width is 69.5cm.
- En-suite Door width is 74cm with a maximum opening of 60cm due to placing of the washbasin.
- The shower cubicle has a step/edge 26cm high
- Shower doors open to 69cm.
First floor bedroom 3 - Twin beds
- Superior Twin bedded room (bed height is 52cm).
- It is usually set up as a twin bed.
- Door width is 70cm.
- En-suite shower cubicle has a step up 27cm high.
- Shower doors open 67cm.
First floor bedroom 4 - Double bed
- Superior Double bedded room (Super-king bed height is 67cm).
- It is usually set up as a superking
- Door width is 69.5cm.
- En-suite shower cubicle has a step up 26cm high.
- Shower doors open 67cm.
First floor bedroom 5 - Double bed
- Double bedded room (bed height is 58cm)
- Door width is 69.5cm.
- En-suite shower cubicle has a step up 26.5cm high.
- Shower doors open 37cm.