Accessibility Guide for Gusbourne

Welcome

Gusbourne is open to visitors all year to enjoy beautiful estate & vintage english wines. The Nest is open daily from 10:00 - 17:00 to enjoy a selction of pre-booked experiences, self-guided walking tours, by-the-glass and take home wine sales. We very muich look forward to welcoming you.

Level access

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

There is level access from the main entrance to:

The Nest Boot Hill Garden The Nest Garden Room Boot Hill Garden Nest garden

There is level access from the car park to:

Boot Hill garden

Access with steps

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

There are steps from the main entrance to:

The Nest reception The Nest The Nest The Nest

Hearing

Some staff have disability awareness training.

General

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Getting here

Gusbourne

Kenardington Road

Appledore

Kent

Travel by public transport

You can get to Gusbourne by train.

The nearest train station is Appledore. The train station is 3 miles / 4.8 km from Gusbourne.

Please note no taxi services are available from Appledore station

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with ETM Cars by calling 01233 629551.

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.

Please use the visitors car park for drop off From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The path is sloped.

The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

We have a transport service, to take visitors from the car park to the main entrance.

Golf buggy transport from the car park is available, please call ahead on 01233 884680 to arrange

Arrival

Path to main entrance

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

The path is 1000mm wide, or more.

The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The door is 1000mm wide.

The main entrance has 1 steps.

The main door is side hung and manual.

The other entrance door is 1000.00mm wide.

Via the winery

Please call 01233 884680 to arrange alternative entry via winery

Getting around inside

Ticket/ information desk

The Nest reception

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

The Nest

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more. The door is 1000mm wide.

Some display information is low, for wheelchair users. There are seats.

Bar

Boot Hill Garden

From the main entrance to the bar, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

Access via trackway through Boot Hill vineyard, some uneaven surfaces

Public toilet

The Nest

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

Shop

The Nest

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

The route through the shop is 800mm wide, or more.

Place to eat and drink

The Nest

From the main entrance to the dining area, there are 20 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

To get to a table, there are no steps.

The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.

There is background music sometimes.

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

Please provide details of food allergies on booking.

The Nest Garden Room

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

The door is 1000mm wide.

Getting around outside

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

The route is sloped. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

Some gravel & uneven ground on the trackway to the garden

Designated Walking Trail

Self-Guided Walking Tour

The trail is 1500metres long. Some of the trail has a loose surface. 4 steps from Boot Hill vineyard to Snargate Lane, 1 step from Snargate Lane to Commanders vineyard The trail is sloped.

Picnic Area

Boot Hill garden

From the car park to the picnic area, there is level access. The path is 1000mm wide, or more.

The entrance is 1000mm wide.

Some tables have space for wheelchair users.

Picnics can be pre-booked via our website, these are not available on the day

Nest garden

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more. The entrance is 1000mm wide.

Outdoor seating immediately in front of The Nest

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.

We have other services for people with accessibility requirements.

Golf buggy transport around the vineyard