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Welcome

Right in the centre of town on Swain Street, Watchet discover the wonderful world of Swain House Boutique B&B. 

Easy-going, informal and bursting with life, this lovingly restored 18th century shop oozes eclectic style and contemporary rustic charm. 

Only a stroll from the coast, Watchet boasts a beach and a beautiful harbour marina which inspired English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge to write The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in Watchet in 1798. 

A stay at Swain House offers the perfect combination of sea side energy, rural loveliness and coastal beauty that makes it just about the most perfect place to be. 

See you soon.

Swain House Boutique B&B

Level access

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

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Access with steps

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

There are steps from the main entrance to:

BedroomMain roomMain room

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Hearing

The fire alarm has flashing lights.
The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.
All staff have disability awareness training.

Visual

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
The menu is in large print.
We have information in large print.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.
All staff have disability awareness training.
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

48 Swain Street
Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0AG

Travel by public transport

You can get to Swain House Boutique B&B by bus and train.
Harbour Road, Watchet, next to the Visitor information Centre. The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from Swain House Boutique B&B.
The nearest train station is Watchet. The train station is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from Swain House Boutique B&B.

Watchet train station is a herritage line. Mainline is from Taunton connected by bus.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Watchet Cabs by calling 01984 689060.

Parking

There is parking near the venue. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.
In the car park 20 metres past Swain House. Call from there and we will come and carry your bags. From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The route is 1200mm 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 1100mm wide.
The main entrance has 1 steps.
The main door is side hung and manual.

Getting around inside

Visual Impairment - General Information

Some parts of the venue have low lighting.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, wall lights, bedside lamps, spot lights and natural daylight.
Lights are LED. Some lights can be controlled independently.
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.
No bedrooms have level access. The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 14 steps.
All bedrooms are ensuite.
We have bathrooms with a separate shower.
We have bathrooms with a bath.
Bath

Lounge

Main room

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

Place to eat and drink

Main room

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.
To get to a table, there are no steps.
The menu is offered in large print.
If you need table service, staff can help you.
The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.
There is background music sometimes.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.
We cater for sugar free (diabetic), vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), vegan, kosher and halal specific diets.

Getting around outside

Customer care support

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
The fire alarm has flashing lights.

bedroom alarms have flashing lights

Customer care support

All staff have disability awareness training.
We have information in large print.
Staff are available 24 hours a day.
Guide info
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