Access Statement For Buxton Hilbre B and B
Introduction
We provide high quality bed and breakfast accommodation within our traditional family home.
Pre-Arrival
- All enquiries via web site; telephone, e-mail, or Tourist Information Centres;
- Presence on various websites including: www. buxtonhilbre.co.uk visitbritain.com, visitpeakdistrict.com, bandb_directory.co.uk, petsinvited.co.uk;
- Availability readily accessible and regularly updated;
- All bookings confirmed through 2-way contact by phone, letter or e-mail;
- Access statement to be available on own website;
- Information about public transport readily available to all guests in dining room, and hosts always happy to help wherever possible;
- Edge of town location only 10 minutes walk from town centre;
- On local bus route (182, 192);
- Happy to provide collection service to/from station, and local area when possible and with prior agreement. Information for local taxi services available in each room.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
- Off road car parking available up to 2 cars;
- On street parking is free and on quiet residential street with several street lights;
- Well maintained cobbled and flag stone driveway;
- Tourist Board sign clearly visible at front of property;
- Clear outside lighting;
- Doorbell to right of entrance;
- Help with luggage available on arrival;
- Three wide shallow stone steps to enter front door (no rail);
- We have been known to offer access through back door if steps etc too difficult.
Main Entrance & Reception
- Three wide shallow stone steps to enter front door (no rail);
- We have been known to offer access through back door if steps etc too difficult;
- Wide, traditional front door with spacious hallway;
- Entrance hall well lit and quality carpeting throughout; Wide staircase with shallow stairs and resting landing 3/4 of way up;
- Traditional wooden rail on left, dado rail for steadying on right;
- Guests are always taken to rooms for approval before booking in;
- Dogs welcome by arrangement and water / food bowls can be provided as necessary. Extensive dog walking available directly behind house.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
- Hallway:
- Wide, traditional front door with spacious hallway;
- Entrance hall well lit and quality carpeting throughout; Wide staircase with shallow stairs and resting landing 3/4 of way up;
- Traditional wooden rail on left, dado rail for steadying on right;
- Dining Room:
- Level access through wide doorway;
- Polished wooden floor to dining room area;
- Spacious dimensions with large table (to seat up to 6 guests);
- Large central light and additional wall lights;
- Fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster available for guest use.
- Dogs welcomed and offered water bowls as necessary. Extensive dog walking available directly behind house;
- Smoke detectors sited in hallway, landing and bedroom areas.
Public Areas - WC
- Public toilet available on first floor which guests shown as part of arrival tour;
- En-suite facilities available in double/twin room;
- Landing lights and/or stairwell 'moonlight' on overnight.
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Lounges, Take Away & Cafe
- Dining Room:
- Level access through wide doorway;
- Polished wooden floor;
- Spacious dimensions with large table (to seat up to 6 guests);
- Large central light and additional wall lights;
- Fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster available for guest use.
Laundry
- Not applicable – but can be arranged
Shop
- Not applicable
Treatment room/s
- Not applicable
Leisure Facilities
- Not applicable
Outdoor Facilities
- Not applicable
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment
- Not applicable
Bedrooms
- All bedrooms are situated on the first floor, with access via the main staircase;
- Good quality carpeting throughout;
- Smoke alarms are situated in all bedrooms and landing areas as per fire service recommendations which are regularly tested and maintained;
- Each room is supplied with a digital TV and remote control and DVD players in the majority of the rooms;
- Wireless internet connection is available to all guests;
- All beds are top quality, and we offer the following combinations;
- Twin/superking (zip link) en-suite;
- 1xdouble (5')+1x single (3') family accommodation;
- Full-sized single (3') in single room;
- Central pendant light, bedside lamps and over sink light in all rooms;
- Hospitality tray with kettle etc and wide range of drink options in all rooms.
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]
- En-suite;
- Low level w.c;
- Shower with small edge to tray;
- Folding slide door;
- Easy-grab turn control with temperature control tap;
- Textured stone floor;
- Clear overhead lighting and extractor fan.
Shared Bathroom
- Spacious dimensions and plenty of natural light from large window plus three bright directional halogen lights;
- Good quality natural stone tiled floor;
- Door with traditional handle and bolt lock;
- Large modern wash basin with light over;
- Traditional enamelled bath with shower over;
- Mixer taps;
- Non-slip mat in bath;
- Shared Separate W.C.
- Good quality carpet with level access;
- Low level w.c;
- Large walk in shower with easy grad controls;
- Door with traditional handle and bolt lock.
Self-Catering Kitchen
- Not applicable
Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units
- Not applicable
Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)
- Not applicable
Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat
- Not applicable
Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
- Not applicable
Grounds and Gardens
- Not applicable
Additional Information
- We are happy to welcome all visitors to our home. However, we offer high quality accommodation in our Edwardian house, where we have tried to preserve the traditional feel. Consequently, while we do our utmost to accommodate our guests needs,we urge perspective guests to consider whether our traditional-style accommodation is fully suited to any special requirements that hey may have.
Contact Information
- Address: Buxton Hilbre B and B, 8 White Knowle Road, Buxton, SK17 9NH.
- Telephone: Buxton Hilbre Bed and Breakfast (01298) 22358 or 07815 624609
- Email: Click to email
- Emergency number: 07815624609 or 07768310941
