Accessibility Guide for Bob's Lodge at Winchcombe Farm

Welcome

Bright, modern and of unique design, Bob’s Lodge is a spacious two-storey property which offers families five-star luxury with all the comforts of home, and is suitable for those with restricted mobility.

Cantilevered off a bank, guests enter via ground level and out through trifold doors from the lounge on to a magnificent elevated tri-deck area overlooking a field of grazing sheep.

With plenty of space for alfresco dining; features include hammocks, wooden ergonomic sun loungers, charcoal pizza oven and gas barbecue.

Leading off the main deck is a further deck which houses a huge geodesic dome with a sumptuous super-king-sized circular bed and telescope for a spot of stargazing.

Level access

The main entrance has 2 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Bedroom: Downstairs king sized bedroom Open plan lounge Bob's Lodge kitchen

Access with steps

The main entrance has 2 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Geodesic dome with super-king sized round bed.The lower deck houses a six-seater hot tub

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

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

The route to the bedroom is 750mm wide, or more.

The bedroom door is 750mm wide, or more.

There is unobstructed floor space 1200mm by 900mm, or more.

Hearing

Some staff have disability awareness training.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Getting here

WINCHCOMBE FARM

SHENINGTON ROAD

UPPER TYSOE

CV35 0TH

Travel by public transport

Only accessible by car or taxi due to our remote rural location.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Banbury Taxi Service by calling 01295 272722. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with Ambassador Cars by calling 01295 25 22 22. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. 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 does not have a dropped kerb.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access.

There is designated parking for two vehicles next to the lodge.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

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

Main entrance

The door is 7500mm wide.

The main entrance has 2 steps.

This entrance has a handrail.

The main door is side hung and manual.

When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are halogen, LED and energy saving. Some lights can be controlled independently.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

No bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We can provide details of our cleaning products on request. We do not allow pets in the lodge.

We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left and right.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Downstairs king sized bedroom

The route to the bedroom is 7700mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 7500mm wide. There is 12000mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 600mm high. The bedroom is double. The bathroom is separate. It is not an ensuite.

The bathroom door is 7800mm wide.

The bathroom has a separate shower. The shower has a seat. The shower has a handrail.

The shower has a handrail. There is a shower chair available. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only. There is 10000mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 430mm high.

The basin is 840mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is no space under the basin.

A toilet frame and shower seat are available on request.

Self catering kitchen

Bob's Lodge kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

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

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

Lounge

Open plan lounge

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

Getting around outside

Bob's Lodge garden

The route is sloped.

There is a sloping gravel and woodchip path at the far end of the lodge that goes down into the garden.

Gravel and wood chip path to private garden

Terrace

Bob's Lodge Terrace

To get to a table, there is 1 step.

There is a small threshold to cross from the French windows on to the terrace, which is all on one level.

Geodesic dome with super-king sized round bed.

From the main entrance to the area, there is 1 step.

There is one small step up to the geodesic dome

The lower deck houses a six-seater hot tub

From the main entrance to the area, there are 5 steps.

There are 5 steps down to the hot tub deck.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

Shower stool

Toilet frame

Portable ramp

For a list of more items, please go to https://mobilityhire.com.

Registered Assistance dogs can use the grounds to go to the toilet, but please clear up after your dog as children play in all the areas. No other dogs are allowed on site.

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

Powerpoints in the lodge can be used. A long charging cable will be requred.

You can hire mobility equipment from Mobility Hire by calling 0800 111 6234.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

The owners can be contacted at any time.