Access Statement for The Angel

Introduction

The hotel is situated on the market square in an extremely unique medeivel country town. We have 9 rooms offering doubles, twin or a family room.

The hotel has been welcoming guests since the 15th Century and while we aim to meet the needs of all guests there are some period features which might make access difficult for people with limited mobility. We look forward to welcoming you to the Angel and making your stay an enjoyable one.

Pre-Arrival

The main train station is Colchester or Ipswich which you would then transfer to either Sudbury or Bury which are about 15 and 25 minutes away by car. Taxis are usually available at the station but we can book one in advance if required

The nearest shop/post office is a 1 minute walk

The nearest town Sudbury is approx 6 miles

The nearest bus stop is about a 5 minute walk away, buses only run hourly and the service stops early in the evening

We welcome dogs

Our website www.maypolehotels.com/Angel provides pictures of our accommodation and any further information

You can contact us by telephone, e-mail or fax (details below)

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

To ensure your accommodation is ready we ask that guest do not check in till 2pm

Earlier arrival may however be possible by prior arrangement

Parking is on the market square at the front of the building, we also have a private car park with 4 spaces.

We offer assistance with luggage

There are walk ways to the main Reception

Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

The front door has two steps both 5cm high

The door is 72.5cm wide

There is seating provided in the bar area

The bar is immediately in front of you when entering second door where you can ask for reception

The second door has a step down 6cm

Third step down into the restaurant is 6.5cm

The floor surface throughout the reception, bar and restaurant is carpet with a small tiled area as you enter the bar.

The front door is closed at 11pm. If guests are going out for evening and returning late we can arrange a front door key

Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc

Corridors have a good colour contrast and are well lit

The flooring through the building is carpet.

The covering on stairs and upstairs corridor is carpet

The restaurant and bar and one bedroom are on the ground floor

There are 13 stairs to the landing, followed by 1 stair down to rooms 5 and 6.

The stairs are 17.5cm high and 88cm wide

Stairs have a hand rail

There is a small step from the reception area into the dinning room

There is adequate lighting in the lounge and up the stairs

Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc

We do not have a lift

Dog water bowls are available on request

Dogs are welcome in the building except the restaurant

The lounge on the first floor has a table with chairs and a sofa.

Dogs can be walked at the front of the building, in the garden and around the local area

Public WCs

All rooms are en-suite

There is one set of public toilets near reception.

If you need baby changing facilities please ask.

The toilet floors are tiled.

There is a hallway for coats.

The toilet doors are (73cm wide) tiled in the toilet, the toilet height is 44cm, and the sink 78cm.

Both toilets having 2 light doors to access.

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

Guest are welcome to use the lounge anytime
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A selection of local information is available in the lounge.

Breakfast is served in the main restaurant

The main course of breakfast is waitress served, cereals and fruit juice are self services but could be served on request

There are chairs with arms and without which can be moved to accommodate.

Menus can be provided in large print on request

The bar is situated on the ground floor the height of the bar is 105cm and the floor is tiled

We are able to cater for dietary needs, please advise member of staff on booking

The restaurant is on the ground floor which is reached through the bar area
The restaurant is table service only

Lighting for evening meals is low level with candles on the tables

All the seating and tables throughout the building are moveable

Any allergies or special dietary requirements can be catered for in advance

High chairs are available

Shop

Non-available in Hotel, but please ask us for anything you may have forgotten to bring i.e. toothpaste etc.

Nearest shop 1 minute walk

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas

All rooms are en suite with shower or a bath, wc, and hand basin

Room 7 is a ground floor room which you access from the outside of the building.

The rest of the rooms are on the first floor.

There are 13 stairs up to the landing, then a fire door either way.

Room 4 you have to go down one stair

Width of door to access room 76cm

Room 7 has two steps to access it 6cm and 12cm

Rooms 5-6 have one fire door

Height of beds 63.5cm width of bed 184cm as a double, 90cm if twinned

Height of bedside table 51cm high

Height of dressing table 75cm, and 42cm high for stool

Height of chest of drawers 75.5cm

All rooms have digital televisions with remote control with teletext and subtitles

All rooms have telephones

All rooms have carpet with laminate or tiled flooring in the bathrooms

All rooms have good lighting.

All rooms are light coloured.

All rooms have tea and coffee facilities.

We also provide hairdryers in all rooms.

There is a folder in each room bedroom which contains further information

Emergency procedures are on the back of doors in room

No smoking rooms

There is a wardrobe, bed side tables, chest of drawers and a dressing table in all rooms.

Rooms are serviced on a daily basis.

Dogs are welcome in some rooms.

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC

All rooms are en suite with shower or bath, wash basin, wc,

Radiator or heated towel rail on wall in all bathrooms, towel rail

Height of towel rail 95.5cm

Height of sink 75cm

Height of toilet 42cm

Height of bath 52cm

Width of door to access the bathroom 74cm

Towels are provided, and some toiletries.

Width of bathroom door 79cm

Width of door to room 79cm

Grounds and Gardens

At the front of the building we have 5 bench tables

At the back of the building we have 3 bench tables

To access the back garden you go through the car park or reception.

It is concrete at the back of the building in the car park.

You can also access the back garden around the outside of the building.

Additional Information

If you require any assistance during your stay please contact reception

The duty manager can be contacted via reception

The hotel operates a complete No smoking policy

Evacuation procedures are provided in all rooms

We offer free Wi-fi to all guests

Dogs and children are welcome
You are welcome to store any medication or special dietary foods in the fridge in the kitchen as long as it is labeled clearly

Mobile phone reception is poor in this area but all rooms do have phones

Address: The Angel Hotel
Market Place
Lavenham
Suffolk
CO10 9QZ

Telephone: 01787 247 388

Fax: 01787 248 344

Email: angel@maypolehotels.com

Website: www.maypolehotels.com/angel

Contact Telephone and Email Address

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve If you have any comments please phone 01787 247 388 or contact james@maypolehotels.com

 

Created: 2010-02-23