Disability-friendly Hotels and Accommodation in Herefordshire

Description:

AA Highly Commended b and b near Ross on Wye in Wye Valley

Divine beds and delicious breakfasts await you. We have just received the AA breakfast AWard

very warm welcome, lovely accommodation, excellent service and hospitality

uniquely placed within the Wye Valley in Herefordshire near to the borders of Gloucestershire and MonmouthshireSurrounded by wonderful scenery and history with plenty of walking 

area of outstanding natural beauty

adjacent to the famous Symonds Yat Rock 

5 mins on foot from River Wye

Golf courses 10 mins away by car

20 mins by car to 2010 Ryder Cup venue.

The house  has a wealth of character and charm; the oldest part of the house is Georgian - not overly large but spacious enough for guests to feel relaxed and comfortable - and especially cosy during the autumn and winter months. You can relax in the interesting garden or very attractive lounge, and enjoy the elegant dining room and our wonderful 3-course breakfasts with home made muesli, bread and preserves.

• We welcome children of all ages; families adore our Ross Suite.
• Wheelchair friendly, people with mobility problems love the Lloyd Suite
• Couples return for romantic interludes in the Monmouth Suite

Attractions and activities within walking distance.

Accessibility:

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• The forecourt and entrance hall are at ground level - NO STEPS! 
• The forecourt can accommodate 6 cars, one of which is nearest to the front door (5 yards) and specifically designated for the disabled.
• The car park is lit at night. 
• We are happy to assist with luggage when and where necessary
• Guests are able to book in between 12.30-1.30pm and 4.30-7.30pm each day

 
Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

• We greet guests, show them to their rooms and explain the facilities within the house and immediate locality.
• Usually on arrival, guests register at the front hall desk and chair, or with a clipboard in their own chair. However registration can be undertaken in the guest’s room if wished.
• Flooring in the front and rear halls is slate and level throughout. A large sunk doormat is at the front door. 
• Front door and the inner hall door width are both 84mm.
• Contrasting colour scheme in the front hall between the dado rail. 
• A large chandelier in the front hall provides bright light. The back hall and first staircase are lit.
• A loud wall mounted bell in the main hall can summon attention, as can a bell on the first landing.
• All doors to all rooms have name plates in sign written style
• The lounge and dining rooms are situated off the front hall. Doorways to these rooms are also 84mm

 
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

• Portland House has two upper floors. Both staircases are lit and have permanent handrails on either side.
• 1st staircase has 4 steps then a turn to the remaining 13 steps. Each step is 18cm high and deep. Staircase width is 91cm.
• An  electronic fire alarm system  covers  every room and landing and staircase. At the top of 1st staircase on a small landing is a fire door with a face level glass panel that will shut automatically in the event of fire. The fire door is 72cm wide.
• The 2nd staircase leading to the top floor is a dog leg shape with 14 steps. Each step is 18cmhigh and deep. Staircase width is initially 88cm widening to 96cm.
• At the top of the 2nd staircase on a small landing area is another fire door. Walls on landings have contrasting coloured Dados.
• All public access areas have wall mounted fire extinguishers and approved illustrative exit signs.
• Landings are 106cm narrowing at just one point to 102cm. 
• Landings and stairs are short pile carpeted.

 
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

• The lounge and dining rooms are accessed from the front hall. Door widths are 84 cm. The lounge floor is  wood panelled, the dining room has close weaved carpeting.
• Both rooms can accommodate a wheelchair
• One sofa in the lounge has a very firm set of seat cushions for people who need that type of support when seated. Other chairs are softer.
• Both rooms have a very large Georgian bow window that provide natural light 
• There is no central lighting in the lounge instead it has 4 sets of wall lights and 6 table lamps and a standard lamp.
• A large central chandelier hangs in the dining room and two sets of wall lights provide strong lighting throughout the room

 
Public WCs

• 4 steps up on the 1st staircase is a unisex public toilet, with wash hand basin with 2 taps. Vinyl flooring. Toilet is normal height. There is no emergency pull cord. Coat hook provided.

 
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe

• See public areas

 
Laundry

• Off the rear hall way is a laundry room containing:-
• A sink at normal height with draining board and hot and cold taps. 
• Washing machine and tumble dryer
• Machines are available to guests for small charge and with prior permission

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

Acces to The Lloyd Suite is all on one level and its doorway is less than ten feet from reception. The doorway is 84 cm. Emergency evacuation signs are prominent.
M2 level rating for accessibility for the disabled by the Quality in Tourism process under VisitBritain. The bedroom is spacious and easily accommodates a moving wheelchair unobstructed. The attractive decor has been chosen to complement the period of the house and to provide visual contrasts. Close weaved carpeting is on the floor. Electrical sockets  on 2 walls are 85cm in height. Service tray with cordless kettle is at coffee table height 37cm but can be moved to a higher position. 1 Double bed and 1 single bed - both at 64cm height each with a bedside cabinet and table lamp. Two arm chairs - one is a wing chair with rigid arms and  the other a rocking chair with rigid arms. Chest of drawers with accessible drawer handles. Remote control TV with teletext and DVD. Wardrobe with accessible door handles has two sets of hanging rails - heights are - 150cm and 104 cms. A mirror is provided for use at seating level. Attached to the Lloyd Suite is a small private conservatory with two cane armchairs overlooking the garden and can accommodate a wheelchair.
• Access to the ensuite bathroom is via a short gradient of 8 ins height. This is due in main to the age of the house. The 68cm sliding door to the ensuite allows for a wheelchair to pass through into the bathroom. The large en-suite bathroom is equipped with toilet at the height for the disabled, a walk in shower and wall seat as well as a spacious bath. Please note the bath itself , although having grabrails, is not equipped for the disabled, unlike the rest of the bathroom equipment. There are two hand basins, one for use by the toilet whilst in a wheelchair and one at normal height by the shower area. Lever attachments for taps available. 
• Soap dispenser in shower area
• Pulley switches are in place for lights, additional fan heating and power shower.
• Wall mirror from floor to 110 cm height 
• Electronic alarm in bathroom for assistance.
• Other Bedrooms and Suites on the 1st and 2nd floors are spacious with wide doorways and have:
• short pile carpeting in the all bedrooms areas 
• Ensuite facilities in all bedrooms/suites
• The Monmouth Suite has a large bathroom with a tiled floor and 
• The Marstow Room has an ensuite with shower cubicle with a basin and toilet, and vinyl flooring
• The Magnolia and Doward Rooms - each have new ensuite shower room facilities with new tiled flooring and walls
• The Ross Suite has a shower room with a basin and toilet, and vinyl flooring
• All bedrooms have two armchairs in seating areas. TV with teletext. Some have a DVD player also. Service trays with cordless kettles. Hair dryers. Bedside tables and lamps.

 

Grounds and Gardens

• A slope takes guests up the terrace area which is pleasant place to sit. Wheelchairs will need assistance because of the gradient here and note the terrace is not even in places.  
• Because we won a Green Award in 2005 sight of birds, bees and butterflies should be plentiful. Descriptions of plants are found in the Guest booklets in bedrooms.
• A large lawn area allows for a game of not too serious croquet.

 

 

Additional Information

• Jenny has completed a Welcome All course. 
• Staff have received in house disability awareness training
• We have a no smoking policy throughout the house.
• Only dogs in a working support role are allowed.
• Wi-Fi is available in all parts of the house. 
• All mobile networks are available in most areas of the house but we ask that guests do not bring mobiles into the dining room as a courtesy to your hosts and other guests. 
• As a matter of policy we ask all guests at the time of booking on whether there are special needs so that we can help as much as possible. For example the accommodation, storage and  re-charging of electric chairs, or other equipment; refrigeration and freezer storage of medicines.

 There is a Shopmobility store in Ross on Wye.
• In case of fire, evacuation procedures are described in all Bedrooms.  Electronically linked fire alarms are in all bedrooms and public areas. 
 

Description:

Set in the north Herefordshire village of Brierley, The Well House offers spacious self-catering holiday accommodation for 12 to 14 people, making it the ideal venue for family celebrations, reunions and expats on home leave.

Occupying a quiet, yet accessible rural location (Leominster 2 miles, Hereford 12 miles) the beautifully restored half-timbered barn in the Heart of England, provides you with all the comforts of contemporary and environmentally friendly country living.

With 6 well appointed bedrooms (some ensuite) all containing Feather and Black beds, you will be cosy and comfortable after a long day enjoying all that our superb countryside has to offer!

We offer covered cycle racks and plenty of laminated loop walks and cycle paths. A stones throw from the Mortimer Trail, we offer great walks in a wonderfully historical part of the country.

The local beer and cider goes down particularly well on the terrace over a barbecue.

Description:

The house is Grade 2 listed and has a wealth of character and charm plus a fascinating history; not overly large but very spacious for guests to feel relaxed and comfortable. In the spring/ summer you can relax in the interesting award winning garden or during autumn/winter in our very attractive lounge with a log fire; enjoy the elegant dining room and our wonderful 3 course breakfasts including yummy home made muesli and fruit compotes, breads and up to nine different preserves to feast upon. Dinner can be pre-booked by arrangement.

Just prepare to relax as a warm welcome awaits you at our elegant home. Portland House is uniquely placed in the Wye Valley on the borders of Monmouthshire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, proudly standing at the centre of Whitchurch, surrounded by wonderful scenery and history, in an area of outstanding natural beauty; adjacent to the famous Symonds Yat Rock and Gorge on the outskirts of the Forest of Dean. The River Wye is just five minutes away on foot. Wonderful walks direct from our door. Ross on Wye is 10 minutes in the car.

We are in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and we have plenty of information available to advise you on how to best explore the area. Portland House is an ideal base to explore the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley and to visit the market towns of Monmouth and Ross -on-Wye, as well as the city of Hereford and its cathedral, housing the famous Mappa Mundi. In Whitchurch itself you will find the famous Hedge Puzzle, Butterfly Zoo, The Jubilee Maze and the Museum of Mazes, and Symonds Yat West Leisure Park which offers river cruises. The River Wye, below Yat Rock, is 5 minutes walk away for canoeists. Symonds Yat is situated just 10 minutes drive from Portland House. Go up to the fabulous viewing area at Symonds Yat Rock to see the Peregrine Falcons and where you can also look down on Portland House.