Accessibility Guide for The New Inn

Welcome

We are a family owned and run establishment set in the picturesque town of Winchelsea offering the very best in East Sussex hospitality, close to the sea.

We are committed to delivering the very best in dining and customer service and welcome locals and visitors alike with a friendly greeting. Whether you are looking for a romantic setting to dine, or just to celebrate special occasion – we strive to deliver everything that our guests are looking for.

Recently we have added 5 superb bedrooms to our hospitality offer which is some of the best accommodation available in the town. Why not take some time and look through our website and see what The New Inn can offer 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:

Reception is local at the the rear bar Main Bar Al a carte

Access with steps

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

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Bedroom Garden Car park

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

We have a complimentary room policy for personal assistants.

Hearing

The fire alarm has flashing lights.

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Visual

The walls and the doors have high colour contrast.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Getting here

German Street

Winchelsea

East Sussex

TN354EN

Travel by public transport

You can get to The New Inn by bus.

German Street The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from The New Inn.

You can get a taxi with Taxi-time ltd by calling 01797224016.

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.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

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

Main entrance

The main door is side hung and manual.

The door is 800mm wide.

The main entrance has 1 steps.

The other entrance door is 800.00mm wide.

side entrance on High Street

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.

Reception is local at the the rear bar

From the main entrance to reception, there is level access. You can sit down at reception.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

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

Lights are LED. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.

We have a complimentary room policy for personal assistants.

No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 13 steps.

All bedrooms are ensuite.

We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

We have bathrooms with a bath and overhead shower.

Bar

Main Bar

From the main entrance to the bar, there is level access. The route is 600mm wide, or more.

Place to eat and drink

Al a carte

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 600mm wide, or more. To get to a table, there are no steps.

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

There is background music.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

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

Getting around outside

Garden Car park

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

Customer care support

Emergency evacuation procedures

The fire alarm has flashing lights.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Staff are available 24 hours a day.