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

WE CAN BE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE 01588 650105 OR BY E-MAIL SEMPLEAJ@AOL .COM

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