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The Ladythorne House Bed and Breakfast Access Statement
Introduction
Ladythorne House is a grade II listed Building built in 1721. Fields and trees surround us with the North Sea coast 5mins drive away. We have five guest rooms three with en-suite, all on the first floor, or on different levels due to period features of the house. Only an outline can be provided in this statement so by calling or e-mailing us we can answer specific questions.
Pre-arrival
▪ We have a short driveway off a narrow country lane approximately 1ml off the A1. ▪ Our location is deeply rural and suited to guests travelling by car, bicycle or foot. ▪ The nearest shops are in Tweedmouth (5 miles away). ▪ The nearest filling station is South of us, on the corner of the junction of Holy Island (4mls away). ▪ The bus stop is on the A1 (1ml away). The buses run approximately hourly (we have timetables for them) and there is a late night service from Berwick upon tweed (6 miles away) on a Friday and Saturday night during the summer. ▪ The nearest railway station is in Berwick. Taxis are available from the station and can be booked in advance. ▪ We have contact information for several taxi companies in the area. ▪ We have a cat but we can accommodate a guide dog if necessary. Our web site can provide further information about our B&B. Please contact us by telephone, text, or e-mail, (more info in ‘contact information’ section).
Arrival and Car Parking
Please let us know an approximate time of arrival so that we can be sure we are here to welcome you.Guest can arrive from 10.00a.m. If the room is not yet available the bags can be left and we have public facilities available. We also offer a welcome hot/cold drink.Parking is at the side of the house and there are three steps down to the terrace at the front of the house. There are no marked spaces but ample room for all cars.We offer assistance with luggage.Main entrance
▪ There are two steps of 8inches up to the front double doors. The front doors are not locked but please ring the bell on arrival. Guest Accommodation – Public Areas
▪ Inside the front entrance is a small porch with a door leading to a hallway of the same width. A seat is available in the hallway. ▪ The guests sitting room is the door to the right of the hallway. ▪ The dining room is through the door on the left at the bottom of the main stairs. ▪ There are ten steps with banister to landing with a further three steps to the left for our first bedroom (shared facilities). ▪ There are a further ten steps with banister to the first floor. ▪ To the left there a further ten steps to our second bedroom (shared facilties). ▪ There are three other bedrooms on the first floor all with en-suite (please see ‘bedrooms’ section). Ladythorne is centrally heated throughout with individual controls in each room.
Guests Sitting Room and Dining room
▪ Guests are welcome in the sitting room at all times. ▪ All tea, coffee and other beverages are served in here (a tray can be provided for a bedroom). |
