Access Statement for Silkmore House Bed and Breakfast
Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all
visitors in our home based bed and breakfast. We have two rooms available a
double bedded room and a twin bedded room. Only one room is let at a time
unless you, as a family or friends are happy to share the one private bathroom.
The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific
questions, please feel free to call us and we will
endeavour to help.
Pre-Arrival
We can be contacted by either email
info@silkmorehouse.com, or by phone 01483 284109
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Our
website address is www.silkmorehouse.com which provides information on our
house, location, directions, local attractions, prices etc.
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By
special arrangement, we can meet guests at the nearest station Horsley which is
approx. 2 miles away in East Horsley or provide you with telephone numbers of
local taxi companies.
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As an old
listed building there are constraints within the structure of the building and
we are currently unable to offer dedicated rooms and facilities for the less
able. However, please call to discuss your requirements and if we feel we are
unable to accommodate any
potential guest comfortably, we will make every attempt to suggest a suitable
alternative within the area.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
On arrival at the property, Silkmore is
the 7th house on the left, the entrance to the drive is on a slight bend in the
lane. There is a
parking space for guests on the right hand side. Upon request, we
can open the gate for you to drive down the driveway (one car width) approx 100m to the front of the house, however there is no
turning area so you will need to reverse back up to park your car.
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You will
find a ships bell to ring at the front door (shoulder height) There is also a knocker on the door.
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The drive
and front door areas are lit at night.
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The drive
surface is level flat gravel
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There are
flag stones immediately in front of the front door.
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We are
happy to assist guests with luggage from their car to the bedroom
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We will
require guests to register with us upon arrival.
Main Entrance, Reception
There are no steps leading into the house,
nor or there any on the ground floor.
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The front
door is generally bolted
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The front
door of the porch area is approx. 84cm wide which leads left via a narrow
passageway of approx. 1m into the hall and to the right into the dining room
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The hall
measures approx 4.2m x 3.30m
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Seating
is provided
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Fully
carpeted
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Low beamed
ceiling
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors
etc
The floors downstairs for public use are
all carpeted
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The
dining room is to the right of the front door entrance, along a short narrow
passageway.
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The
dining room is low ceilinged with beams - height approx 189, doorway width
approx 65cm
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The
dining table height from floor to underside is approx 67cm
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The
staircase to the bedrooms on the first floor is accessed via the hall on the
right hand side.
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The
staircase is not steep with 11 steps the height of which is 17cm the width of
the staircase is 70cm. Fitted with a
sturdy handrail on left hand side as you ascend
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A light
is kept on throughout the night for the staircase and landing areas
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, hall
Hall, dining room, staircase
, landing, private bathroom and bedrooms described in each particular
section
Public WCs
Guests WC is on the first floor in the
private bathroom.
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Guests
may use the downstairs WC upon request, which is at the foot of the stairs.
Dining Room
Breakfast is served in the dining room on
the ground floor.
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The
chairs can be moved upon request.
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A
Breakfast Menu is available in large print upon request.
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We do not
play background music in the dining room unless requested
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Afternoon
tea is available upon reservation and can be taken in the dining room or
garden
Laundry
We offer a limited laundry service, please
ask for details.
Shop
The local post office and general store is
approx. half a mile away. If you have forgotten anything, please ask us first
to see if we can be of help.
Leisure Facilities
There is a public children’s play area at
the top of the lane and public tennis courts in the village
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There is
a good network of public footpaths in the village
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Great
choice of things to see and do locally. Please refer to our website.
Outdoor Facilities
A wooden garden table with sun shade and
benches are available for guests use.
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A table
tennis table is available.
Bedrooms &
Sleeping Areas
Bedroom No. 1
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Door
width 70cm
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4ft 6 x
6ft 3 Double bed.
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1 x
Armchair
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2 side
chairs
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Carpeted
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Bedroom
No.2 Twin Bedded room.
The two single beds may be pushed together
upon request
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2
Armchairs
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Door
width 61cm
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Carpeted
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite
or Shared]
The Bathroom
is located next door to the twin bedded room and within a couple
of metres from the double bedded room
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The Door width is 70cm and opens inwards
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The bathroom is carpeted.
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The toilet is 39cm high
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The bath is 158cm long and height of 54cm. It is also fitted with an electric power shower
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The basin
is inset set into a vanity unit at 14cm. The height of the vanity unit is 84cm
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There is
a heated towel rail/radiator
Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
Please refer to our website for
suggestions on places to visit and things to do.
Grounds and Gardens
We have a large garden at the front of the
house which is flat . To the rear is a large garden.
The upper lawn area is accessible via a gentle slope of approx. 2m. There is
garden furniture available for guests use and a table tennis table for the more
active!
Additional Information
Mobile phone reception is reasonably good.
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In
emergency, residents will be alerted personally. The two main exits being via
the front door and the back kitchen door - there is a third exit to the side of
the house.
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The
guests rooms, landing, hall, the sitting room next to the kitchen are all
fitted with smoke alarms
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Please
let us know of any special requirements at the time of booking
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Fire
extinguishers are wall fitted outside the guest bathroom, near the dining room
and in the kitchen
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Smoking
is not permitted in the house.
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Assembly
point is on the front lawn
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Printed
Details re emergency procedures are available in the guests bedroom
Address:
SILKMORE
SILKMORE LANE
WEST HORSLEY
SURREY
KT24 6JQ
We welcome your
feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone
01483 284109 or email info@silkmorehouse.com Created: 25 March 2009
Telephone:
01483 284109
FROM ABROAD, PREFIX THE AREA CODE NUMBER WITH 44 and delete 0 i.e. +44 1483 284109
Email:
info@silkmorehouse.com
Website:
www.silkmorehouse.com
Hours of operation:
Generally check in is available from 4.30pm to 10.00pm. Departures are requested by 10.30am the
following morning. (Other times by arrangement)
Emergency number:
999
Our mobile No. 07888 462403
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