Accessibility Guide for Beryl

Travel by public transport

You can get to Beryl by bus.

The nearest bus stop is 800m away.

The nearest bus station is in Wells, with a local bus stop about 800meters from the property. This stop is at the base of a steep hill that will need to be walked up.

The largest train stations to us are found at Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa. These are about 1 hour drive away. Bus services and taxi stands are avaliable from both train stations.
A smaller train station can be found at Castle Cary, which is a 30 minute drive away. There is no taxi stand or bus stop from Castle Cary to Wells.

More information can be provided upon request

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Silverline by calling 01749 689040. You can get a taxi with AvaCab by calling 01749 670888. You can get a taxi with Wookey Taxis by calling 01749 678039. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.

The path is sloped.

The car park is a loose gravel surface with a smooth slope down into the courtyard. The courtyard can be used for dropping off/picking up, but is otherwise kept clear for emergency vehicles. The courtyard is a level surface that leads straight to a slope to the front door of the property.

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The main door is side hung and manual.

Visual Impairment - General Information

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.

Downstairs Hall

From the main entrance to reception, there is level access. The door is 1350mm wide.

You can sit down at reception.

There is a desk that will be used for checking in. This desk is 80cms high, but the form to be filled in can be removed and filled in at another surface in another room, or a level writing surface can be provided to fill the form in on laps

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, floor standing lights, bedside lamps, desk or table lamps, spot lights and natural daylight.

Lights are fluorescent tube, halogen, energy saving and traditional filament. Some lights can be controlled independently.

TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We do have a house-cat that is not meant to be in the bedrooms but does have full access to the hallway and downstairs lounge rooms. He does also get enticed into bedrooms by children and cat-lovers without permission, We can provide details of our cleaning products on request. and All the bedding is hypoallergenic, however some of the decorative cushions do contain feathers. These can be removed upon request.

The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 21 steps.

We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

We have bathrooms with a bath and overhead shower.

Lounge

Drawing Room

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 950mm wide, or more. The door is 950mm wide.

Lounge

The Tea Room

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 910mm wide, or more. The door is 910mm wide.

Bar

The Green Room (with Honesty Bar)

From the main entrance to the bar, there is level access. The route is 910mm wide, or more.

The door is 910mm wide.

Swimming pool

Outdoor Pool

From the main entrance to the swimming pool changing area, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. The route is 630mm wide, or more.

The door is 630mm wide.

Place to eat and drink

Breakfast Room

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 910mm wide, or more. The door is 910mm wide.

To get to a table, there are no steps.

If you need table service, staff can help you.

There is no background music.

We cater for vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), nut free and vegan specific diets.

We provide a self-service continental buffet with a selection of fruits, yogurts, cereals and breads.
We also cook breakfasts to order so can be modified to suit specialist diets where possible.

All allergen information is avaliable at the back of the menu but can be given verbally by a member of waiting staff.

Grounds and gardens, including Walled Garden

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.

There is a permanent ramp.

The route is sloped. The route is 1060mm wide, or more.

Accessibility equipment

There is a chair lift available from the Downstairs Hall to the first floor bedrooms.

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

Staff are available 24 hours a day.