ACCESS STATEMENT

Introduction

The 10-bedroom guest accommodation, trading as “The Inglewood”, can cater for the needs of many visitors. The following statement is a summary of the facilities provided. If you have any questions which haven’t been addressed in the statement, please get in touch.

Pre-Arrival

  • The physical structure and layout of the building makes the premises unsuitable for people with a serious mobility impairment.
  • It is possible to accommodate guests with a hearing or visual impairment if they are accompanied so as to ensure their safety.
  • Information about the Inglewood can be accessed via its basic website.
  • Contact is available via a standard telephone or e-mail. Details can be found on the final page of this statement.
  • This access statement is available in all the Welcome Folders. A version in a larger font is available on request
  • The nearest bus stop is an approximate 10-minute walk away.
  • Trams go right along the Promenade from Starr Gate to Fleetwood. The nearest tram stop is a 2-minute walk away.
  • The nearest major station is Blackpool North, which is either a 10 minute car or taxi journey away or an approximate 30 minute walk.
  • Blackpool International Airport is a 20 minute car or taxi distance away.
  • A taxi can be booked for you. Please ask.
  • For the most up-to-date information on public transport accessibility issues, please contact the relevant authority.
  • Blackpool town centre is approximately a 25-minute walk away, a 10 minute taxi ride away or a 15 minute tram journey away.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

  • If arriving by car, you may park for free and without any restrictions on the road outside the Inglewood, or on most of the surrounding roads.
  • Assistance with luggage is available.
  • A contact telephone number is displayed externally on two different signages: both are standard in design.

Main Entrance & Reception

  • Access to the standard single-width front entrance door is via 3 stone-tiled steps.
  • A solid metal handrail runs alongside the steps on the left hand side.
  • If required, writing material will be provided on arrival.
  • The entrance hall is on the level and has a short-pile fitted carpet.
  • Seating, without arms, is available in the entrance hall near to reception.
  • An escorted familiarization tour of the ground-floor public areas is given to all guests.
  • Telephone contact is available during the hours of 8.00am to 11.00pm. An answerphone is switched on at other times. (If the call is from a guest, the call will be answered at all times.)
  • All prices are available at reception. A large print version is available on request.
  • Doors to the sun lounge, bar and dining room all lead off the hall.

Public Areas – General (Internal)

  • The building has 3 floors, ie ground, 1st and 2nd. Except for bedrooms, all public areas are on the ground floor.
  • Corridors, stairs, bedrooms and public areas are well lit and have a fitted short-pile carpet.
  • A public payphone is situated at the end of the hall. It has chairs which are arm-free nearby.
  • The stairs from ground floor to 1st floor are of normal dimensions. The stairs from 1st floor to 2nd floor are slightly steeper.

Public Areas – WC

Not available.

Dining Room, Bar & Lounges

  • All meals are served in the dining room on the ground floor.
  • Dining room furniture can be moved on request.
  • Chairs are all without arms.
  • Menus can, if required, be provided in large print.
  • Special diets, ie vegetarian, can be catered for with prior notice. Anyone with a life-threatening allergy, ie peanut, shellfish, cannot be catered for.
  • Background music to both the dining room and the lounge bar is provided via a Lancashire radio station.
  • The lounge bar opens after breakfast service and is closed at 10.30pm weekdays and 11.00pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • The sun lounge which has large windows overlooking the front is open to residents 24/7. It has mainly fixed seating. A large TV and video/DVD player is located here.

Laundry

Not available.

Leisure Facilities

None available.

Bedrooms

  • There are 10 bedrooms in total.
  • All bedrooms are fitted with a short-pile carpet.
  • All bedrooms are en-suite.
  • There are 5 bedrooms on the 1st floor. They comprise of: 1 family room (1 double bed and 1 single bed), 1 twin room (2 single beds), 2 double rooms (1 double bed in each) and 1 single room (1 single bed).
  • There are 5 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. They comprise of: 1 triple room (1 single bed and 1 bunk bed) and 4 double rooms (1 double bed in each).
  • All double beds are accessible from either side.
  • All bedding is non-feather.
  • Furniture in the bedrooms is not movable.
  • Each bedroom has a colour TV with remote control.
  • With the exception of the bunk bed, all other beds are divan beds.
  • Each room has a basic electric kettle.
  • All bedrooms have a standard fire door and smoke detectors.

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

  • All bedrooms have en-suite facilities containing a step in shower with small step, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • All en-suites have tiled flooring.

Grounds and Gardens

  • There is a small, level terrace at the front of the property, which is lined with large pots containing plants, flowers and roses. All the roses are very fragrant.
  • The terrace flooring is stone tiles. A wooden bench provides a seating area.
  • Smoking is permitted outside on the terrace. A wall-mounted ash bin is provided for the safe disposal of cigarette butts.

Additional Information

  • The Inglewood is open all year with the exception of Christmas.
  • From 1st July 2007 smoking will not be allowed in any part of the building.
  • A fire alarm is fitted which rings very loudly on all levels.
  • Front and side doors can be used for evacuation.
  • Emergency lighting is fitted to both 1st and 2nd floor landings as well as the ground floor.
  • With the exception of guide dogs, no other pets can be accommodated.
  • There is a water-filled fire extinguisher on all floors.
  • There is generally a good reception for mobile phones from all areas.
  • Medications, special dietary foods & baby milk can be stored in the kitchen fridge. As access to this is not available after bar shutting times, a cool box with frozen ice blocks is available for night-time use.
  • All rooms are provided with a Welcome Folder. Amongst other useful information, this contains telephone numbers for emergency medical and dental services. It also contains both the main phone number and the owners mobile number for use in cases of emergency.
  • The Inglewood is situated just 1 road back from the Promenade.

Contact Information

  • Address: 18 Holmfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 9TB
  • Telephone: 01253 351668
  • Email: enquiries@theinglewoodhotel.com
  • Website: www.theinglewoodhotel.com
  • Hours of operation: 24 hours in the event of emergencies.
  • Emergency number: Available in the Welcome Folder
  • Local taxi (Blacktax) numbers: 01253 596596 or 01253 508508

Future Plans

  • Changing the website to one which can be accessed in different fonts and colours.

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 01253 351668 or email enquiries@theinglewoodhotel.com

Created on: 03/06/2007 – Revised 21/01/10