Access statement for The Inn on the Green
Introduction
THE INN ON THE GREEN IS A COUNTRY PUB LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE OF WENTNOR 6 MILES FROM BISHOPS CASTLE. ALL PUBLIC ROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE BY WHEELCHAIR.
Pre-Arrival
THE NEAREST STATION IS CRAVEN ARMS
THE NEAREST TOWN IS BISHOPS CASTLE 6 MILES AWAY
THERE IS NO REGULAR BUS SERVICE PAST THE PUB EXCEPT ON SUMMER WEEKENDS
WE CAN ARRANGE TAXI COLLECTION FROM CRAVEN ARMS OR BISHOPS CASTLE
THE VILLAGE SHOP IS 100 YARDS FROM THE PUB
SHOPMOBILITY IS AVAILABLE IN SHREWSBURY AT RAVEN MEADOWS CAR PARK TEL 01743 236900
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
WE HAVE A LARGE LEVEL TARMAC CAR PARK IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT DOOR
SPACES WILL BE RESERVED WHEN REQUIRED FOR EASY ACCESS
THERE WILL BE EASY ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE
THERE IS NO BARRIER TO THE ENTRANCE
WE WILL MEET AND ASSIST CUSTOMERS INTO THE BUILDING ON ARRIVAL
ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LUGGAGE
FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR WORKING DOGS
THE ROUTE FROM THE CAR IS OPEN AIR OVER TARMAC AND PAVING TO THE FRONT DOOR BETWEEN 10 AND 20 YARDS DISTANCE
THERE IS A RAMP FOR WHEELCHAIRS AT THE FRONT DOOR
AREA IS FULLY LIT DURING DARKNESS UNTIL 11 PM
Main Entrance and Reception
MAIN ENTRANCE HAS A RAMP FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
NARROWEST POINT OF ENTRANCE PASSAGE IS 905 MM
AREA IS WELL LIT DURING DARKNESS
ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS AND WITH LUGGAGE. PRIOR NOTICE WILL BE REQUIRED IF ARRIVAL WILL BE OUTSIDE NORMAL OPENING HOURS LISTED BELOW.
WE DO NOT HAVE A LOOP SYSTEM
MUSIC CAN BE TURNED DOWN
PEN AND PAD ARE AVAILABLE ON ARRIVAL
LIGHTING IS BRIGHT AND UNIFORM AT ENTRANCE
SEATING IS AVAILABLE AT MAIN ENTRANCE AND IN THE LOUNGE 20 FEET INSIDE THE DOOR
MAIN DOOR IS SIDE HUNG, FITTED WITH A CLOSER,IT CAN BE SECURED OPEN FOR ACCESS
ENTRANCE / RECEPTION MANNED DURING NORMAL OPENING HOURS 6 11 PM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY AND NOON UNTIL 11PM SAT / SUNDAY
FLOOR IS LEVEL THROUGHOUT WHOLE GROUND FLOOR
FULL PROVISION IS AVAILABLE FOR GUIDE / HEARING DOGS
SEATING IS AVAILABLE AT THE RECEPTION AREA IN THE LOUNGE
Public Areas - WC
GUESTS HAVE ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC ROOMS AND TOILETS ON ONE LEVEL.
TOILET SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS AVAILABLE ON SAME LEVEL
LADIES, GENTS AND DISABLED TOILETS ARE ADJACENT TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE, LOUNGE AND BAR.
DISABLED TOILET IS UNISEX. THIS IS 1600 BY 1540. THE SEAT IS 500 HIGH, GRAB RAILS AND HORIZONTAL RAILS ARE PROVIDED. THE DOOR IS 900 WIDE. COLOURED WALLS CONTRAST WITH THE WHITE FITTINGS
Public Area (Internal)
ALL PUBLIC AREAS ARE ON ONE LEVEL
DOORS FROM ENTRANCE TO PUBLIC BAR AND LOUNGE ARE OPEN DURING OPENING HOURS
STAFF WILL ASSIST VISITORS IN THE EVENT OF EVACUATION
MAIN ENTRANCE, BAR AND TOILETS HAVE TILED FLOORS
LOUNGE AND DINNING ROOM HAVE CARPET.
THERE IS NO PUBLIC TELEPHONE. GUESTS MAY USE THE HOUSE TELEPHONE ON REQUEST.
THE TELEPHONE IS A NORMAL CORDLESS INSTRUMENT
LIGHTING IS A MIX OF WALL LIGHTS AND SPOT LIGHTS IN ALL PUBLIC ROOMS AND IS NOT UNIFORM IN BRIGHTNESS
WATER BOWL AVAILABLE FOR DOGS. EXERCISE AREA IN THE GARDEN
Restaurant / Dinning Room, Bar & Lounge
LIGHTING IS OF VARIABLE INTENSITY THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC ROOMS
THERE ARE ACCESS ROUTES THROUGHOUT THE ROOMS 1 METRE WIDE
TABLES AND SEATING ARE ALL MOVEABLE AND OF VARYING HEIGHT
MIX OF CHAIRS FROM LOW TO HIGH SOME WITH “STRAIGHT BACKS” AND ARMS
TABLES ARE BOTH CENTRE COLUMN AND CORNER LEGGED
MENUS ARE NORMALLY 12 POINT SIZE, BUT STAFF WILL GUIDE VISITORS THROUGH THE MENUS AND EXPLAIN THE WEEKLY SPECIAL OFFERS.
A VARIETY OF VEGETARIAN DISHES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
OTHER DIETARY NEEDS SHOULD BE ADVISED IN ADVANCE
Outdoor Facilities
THE GARDEN IS ACCESSIBLE VIA A RAMP FROM THE LOUNGE
THE AREA IS EQUIPPED WITH A SMOKING SHELTER, TABLES AND CHAIRS AND IS DIVIDED INTO PAVED AND LAWNED AREAS
Bedrooms
ALL BEDROOMS ARE ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
ACCESS IS BY A WIDE STAIRCASE OF 14 STEPS EACH 71/2 INCHES HIGH
ALL BEDROOMS HAVE FIRE DETECTION
THE FIRE ALALRM IS A BELL
PROVISION CAN BE MADE IN ROOMS FOR WORKING DOGS
TWIN AND DOUBLE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE
ROOM SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED
Bathroom / shower rooms and WC
ALL ROOMS HAVE A COMPACT EN-SUITE SHOWER UNIT
THE SHOWER HAS A 9 INCH STEP
THESE FACILITIES MAY NOT SUIT PERSONS OF LIMITED MOBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS
Additional Information
WE WELCOME EVERYONE OF EVERY ABILITY AND AGE TO THE INN ON THE GREEN
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US AND DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS
WE WILL DO OUR UTMOST TO ENABLE YOU TO COME AND ENJOY OUR INN AND THE BEAUTIFUL HILLS WHICH SURROUND US
Contact Information
Address: THE INN ON THE GREEN, WENTNOR, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE SY9 5EF
Telephone: 01588 650105
E mail: sempleaj@aol.com
Website: www.theinnonthegreen.net
Hours of operation 6pm to 11pm Tuesday to Friday
Noon to 11 pm Saturday and Sunday
Monday open only for residents
Local equipment hire co. 01952 613131
Future Plans
We are currently exploring the possibility of building a bedroom on the ground floor which will be suitable for occupation by a disabled person with companion
The Inn on the Green