Accessibility Guide for Deanfield

Welcome

We are a Visit England 4 star Bed & Breakfast, situated in the village of Parkend in the heart of the Forest of Dean.

We have 6 en-suite bedrooms here - 3 doubles, 2 king and 1 superking which can all aslo be let as single occupancy.

The house is perfectly situated, surrounded by cycle & walking trails and the Nagshead RSPB Nature Reserve, our reviews say we are a perfect base for cycling and walking holidays.

Picturesque Parkend village has a Post Office, cafe’s, cricket green, pubs with restaurants, shops, an Inn and cycle hire.

Level access

The main entrance has 1 step and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Guest lounge Dining room

Access with steps

The main entrance has 1 step and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Bedroom Garden Gazebo

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Visual

Full-height windows have contrast markings.

The walls and the doors have high colour contrast.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

Folly Road

Parkend

Lydney

Gloucestershire

GL15 4JF

Travel by public transport

You can get to Deanfield by bus and train.

The nearest bus stop is outside the property on the pavement and the nearest main train station is Lydney which is approximately 4 miles away. The bus stop is 0 miles / 0.0 km from Deanfield.

The nearest train station is Lydney. The train station is 4 miles / 6.4 km from Deanfield.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with CDS by calling 01594834583. 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 does not have a dropped kerb.

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

The property has enclosed, well lit, parking for all guests and there is one step up to the entrance. There is a small slope up to the car park where you drive into, but once parked it is flat until the main ebtrance where there is one step into the property.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there are 3 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.

Main entrance

The door is 863mm wide.

The main entrance has 1 steps.

This entrance has a handrail.

The main door is side hung and manual.

We are unable to accommodate guests who are confined to wheelchairs due to restrictions of space at the entrance and also in the hallway.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have contrast markings on all full-height windows and high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, wall lights, bedside lamps, desk or table lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are energy saving and traditional filament. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 1 steps.

All bedrooms are ensuite.

We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

Some showers have a seat.

Some showers have a handrail.

We have bathrooms with a bath and overhead shower. The shower has a handrail.

Some toilets have handrails.

Lounge

Guest lounge

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 785mm wide, or more. The door is 7851mm wide.

Place to eat and drink

Dining room

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more. The door is 750mm wide.

To get to a table, there are no steps.

There is no background music.

We cater for sugar free (diabetic), vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), nut free, low fat, low potassium, low sodium, no gastric content, high fibre, vegan and kosher specific diets.

Getting around outside

Garden

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.

Smoking

Gazebo

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

The smoking area has a shelter.

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

High toilet seat and shower chair.

On the front garden.

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.

Proprietors are available 24 hours in an emergency.