Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our home based 2 bedroom bed and breakfast. 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

• There is a bus stop on the main road between Stroud & Cirencester at the bottom of Old Neighbourhood.  To get to the house from there, involves a five minute walk up a very steep incline.

• The closest railway station is in Stroud - 6.4km away approximately 15 minutes away by car.  Taxis are readily available at the station.

• Literature and menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement.

• We have a website with photographs of each guest room & en-suite, stating it's location.

• You can contact us by phone or email (details below).

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• There is ample, safe parking at the rear of the property, spaces are indicated by posts, but guests are welcome to unload their luggage at the front door.

• Assistance with luggage is always available.

• The surface is flat, level gravel.

• The area is lit by mains lighting from dawn to dusk.

Main Entrance & Reception

• The main entrance is accessed via an open porch 80mm above drive level & then a step of 170mm into the hallway.

• The front door width is 830mm.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

• The whole of the floor area with the exception of en-suites & bathroom is fully carpeted.

• The hallway is mainly in excess of 1260mm wide but it does reduce to 860mm leading through to the stairs.

• The staircase has 6 steps up to a half landing & the a further 7 steps to the main landing which is a minimum of 1200mm wide.  

Public Areas - WC

• Bedrooms are en-suite but in addition there is a bathroom with tiled floor off the hallway, which guests may use as a further ground floor WC. The bathroom door opens in and is 685mm wide.

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Lounges, Take Away & Cafe

• Breakfast is served in the dining room on the ground floor or in the courtyard which is accessed through French doors out of the dining room.  A step down of 300mm is necessary to get out into the courtyard.

• Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request.

• An oval table with an under space of 710mm is supported by 2 pedestal legs.

• There are chairs with and without arms which can be moved to accommodate.

• Menus can be provided in large print, on request.

• Full waitress service can be provided.

• We do not play background music in any area of the bed & breakfast. 

Laundry

• Not available.

Shop

• Not available on site but a Tesco Express & Chemist Shop are only 5 minutes drive away. A petrol station is also situated at a similar distance.

Leisure Facilities

• Not Available.

Outdoor Facilities

• Not Available.

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment

• Not Available.

Bedrooms

• There are 2 bedrooms, one on the ground floor & one on the first floor, both fitted with secure locks & energy saving lamps, where possible.

• The ground floor room (The Stroud) has a bedroom door width of 760mm opening in.  The room has a king size bed which is 650mm high and has a minimum clearance at the foot of 360mm.  To the side of the bed there is a minimum clearance of 700mm to one side & 1250mm to the other.  The room is equipped with remote control TV & beverage making facilities. Details of the en-suite facilities are listed below.

• The first floor room (The Cirencester) has a door width of 750mm opening in.  The room has a king size bed which is 560mm high and has a clearance at the foot of 480mm.  There is a minimum clearance of 700mm at one side & 1250mm at the other of the bed.  The room is equipped with remote control colour TV & beverage making facilities. Details of the en-suite facilities are listed below.     

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [En-suite or Shared]

• The Stroud en-suite door width of 680mm opening out. The wall mounted vanity basin height is 930mm & there is a minimum space of 180mm either side of the toilet.  The shower is accessed by sliding doors & 220mm step up.  The floor is tiled. & the basin fitted with lever operated taps.

• The Cirencester en-suite has twin basins on the vanity unit which are 940mm high & the minimum space around each side of the toilet 220mm.  This shower is also accessed by sliding doors with a step up of 210mm. The floor is oak &  the basins are fitted with lever operated taps.

Grounds and Gardens

• We have a large natural garden, visited by a variety of wildlife (deer, foxes, squirrels, badgers etc.  It can be best viewed from the sitting areas listed below.

• The Courtyard - an enclosed, flat, gravelled area with tables & chairs.

• The Front Patio - an open elevated, paved area accessed by 3 low steps (totalling 380mm) with table & chairs.

• Front of house - an open, level, gravelled area with wooden bench.

Additional Information

• All bedrooms & inside public areas are none smoking.

• We regret we are unable to accommodate animals (with the exception of Guide Dogs) & children under 7 years.

• Guest bedrooms are fitted with linked mains smoke detectors.

• We are happy to store medication in our fridge, by request.

• Mobile phone reception is generally good.

Contact Information
 
Sollom Voe
Old Neighbourhood
Chalford
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL6 8AA

( Telephone: 01453 882757
* E-mail: info@sollomvoe.co.uk
: Web: www.sollomvoe.co.uk

Future Plans
 
We are considering the introduction of a temporary ramp for use at the front door & to give access to the Courtyard from the dining room, within the next year.

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 01453 882757 or email info@sollomvoe.co.uk

Created on: 05/05/2008
Last Update on 18/05/2008

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