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Reads Court is a block of recently refurbished apartments and townhouses in the heart of Blackpool resort. It has been providing accommodation for families and couples for over 25 years.
Perfectly located to explore many of Blackpool’s top attractions, the apartments and houses cater for a variety of needs, sleeping from anywhere between 1 to 15 people. Each offers individual amenities, but as a rule all have a fully fitted kitchen, shower room, digital television and Wi-Fi. Luxury beds, and fresh linen and towels are provided as standard for all our guests.
Reads Court is in a fantastic location, being so close to the town centre, Blackpool Tower and Winter Gardens.
Level access
The main entrance has 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Blackpool Resort Coffee Lounge is our Reception, next door to Reads Court Holiday ApartmentsBedroom: Lighthouse Studio, Maritime Studio, South2 bedroom apartment - South LoungeStudio Apartments have a separate kitchen2 Bedroom Apartment - South KitchenPublic Toilet Available in the Reception and Booking LoungeBlackpool Resort Coffee LoungeAccess with steps
The main entrance has 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.
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
The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.
Some staff have BSL and disability awareness training.
General
There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
Staff are available 24 hours a day.
Some staff have disability awareness training.
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
Getting here
Blackpool Resort Coffee and Booking Lounge
1A Reads Avenue
BLACKPOOL
FY1 4 BW
Travel by public transport
You can get to Reads Court Holiday Apartments by bus, train and tram.
Turn right out of Reads Court Holiday Apartments to the bottom of Reads Avenue. Turn left onto Central Drive. Continue 100 yards along Central Drive. Bus Stop outside Tesco Express. The bus stop is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from Reads Court Holiday Apartments.
The nearest train station is Blackpool North Train Station. The train station is 1.1 miles / 1.8 km from Reads Court Holiday Apartments.
The nearest tram station is Central Pier. The tram station is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from Reads Court Holiday Apartments.
Travel by taxi
You can get a taxi with C Cabs by calling 01253 292929. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
You can get a taxi with Blackpool 24 7 Taxis by calling 01253 777222. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
You can get a taxi with Premier Taxi by calling 01253 401000. 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 not 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. The route is 2000mm wide, or more.
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 door is 800mm wide.
The main entrance has 1 steps.
The main door is side hung and manual.
When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.
Getting around inside
Blackpool Resort Coffee Lounge is our Reception, next door to Reads Court Holiday Apartments
From the main entrance to reception, there is level access. The door is 1000mm wide.
The check-in desk has a low section for wheelchair users. You can sit down at reception.
Bedrooms
All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling 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.
We can give details of all products used on request, We can also cater for most allergies or special requests if guests contact us first, Guests are welcome to bring anything from home and a laundry service is available on request
We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.
From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.
Accessible bedrooms
Accessible bedroom Lighthouse Studio, Maritime Studio, South
The route to the bedroom is 800mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 800mm wide. There is 1000mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 750mm high. There is 0mm under the bed.
There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.
The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 800mm wide.
The bathroom has a separate shower. The bathroom has a bath.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left. There is 800mm at the side of the toilet.
There is 800mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 600mm high.
The basin is 950mm high. There is no space under the basin.
Self catering kitchen
Studio Apartments have a separate kitchen
We have a separate kitchen and dining room. From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
The route is 750mm wide, or more.
The door is 900mm wide.
The work surface is available with clear underspace and available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The hob is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The sink is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.
From the main entrance to the dining room, there is level access. The route is 750mm wide, or more. The door is 750mm wide.
Self catering kitchen
2 Bedroom Apartment - South Kitchen
We have an open plan kitchen.
From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
The route is 800mm wide, or more.
The door is 3000mm wide.
The work surface is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.
Lounge
2 bedroom apartment - South Lounge
From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 800mm wide, or more. The door is 3000mm wide.
Public toilet
Public Toilet Available in the Reception and Booking Lounge
There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.
The toilet door is 1000mm wide.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left.
There is 1500mm at the side of the toilet. There is 1000mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 600mm high. The toilets have handrails.
Shop
Blackpool Resort Coffee Lounge
From the main entrance to the shop, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more. The door is 800mm wide.
The route through the shop is 800mm wide, or more.
Getting around outside
Customer care support
We provide wheelchairs. There is a charge for wheelchairs.
The nearest toilet area for assistance dogs is outside the property, 2 meters from from door.
We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.
Charging points are available in all apartments and in the next door Coffee Lounge.
You can hire mobility equipment from Millercare Blackpool by calling 01253 764054.
You can hire mobility equipment from Blackpool Mobility by calling 01253 405457.
Emergency evacuation procedures
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
Customer care support
Some staff have disability awareness training.
Some staff have BSL training.
Staff are available 24 hours a day.
Duty Manager is on call 24 hours a day
We have other services for people with accessibility requirements.
Guests are invited to discuss their stay with us, and any requirements they may have. We endeavour to accommodate all requirements where possible.
