THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995 WAS INTRODUCED TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST DISABLED PEOPLE AND THIS STATEMENT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL BUSINESSES THAT PROVIDE A SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC. HERE IS OURS:


  • The house is situated at the end of a semi - circular drive on essentially level ground measuring approximately 100 metres.
  • Built in the early 1870's it was originally the country home of the Peel family who were haberdashers from Manchester.
  • There is secure private parking for six vehicles plus a further location for a small boat if prior notice is given.
  • Distance from the parking area to the house is no more than 10 metres.
  • There are a total of seven steps of varying height leading to the ground floor.
  • All guest accommodation is on the first and second floors of the house.
  • Access to the first floor is by fourteen steps to a half landing followed by a further four steps to the first floor landing that is 30 inches at its narrowest point.
  • The second floor is accessed by eleven steps to another half landing and a further four steps to the second floor that is 30 inches at its narrowest point.
  • All rooms have raised numbers on the doors at average head height.
  • All rooms with en suite facilities (three) are by level access as are the separate  toilets, shower room and bathroom  for the non en suite rooms - also three in number.
  • The layout of the house makes it difficult, if not impossible, to install lifts or a stair lift to the guest accommodation. The economic considerations would also be prohibitive  for a sole proprietor business.
  • Longer term plans propose the conversion of a level ground stable block to a two unit purpose designed  facility for physically disabled  guests but a time scale for  these works is entirely dependent on the development of the business over coming years.
  • Public transport (bus)  is available from the end of the lane -  approximately 300 metres.
  • Collection of guests and their luggage from the bus stop can be arranged on request.
  • The nearest train station accessing all parts of the country and into England is at Holyhead - some fourteen miles from the house. Collection can be arranged for a fee to cover petrol costs.
  • Breakfast menus are printed in clear type and are always referenced verbally as well.

Melvina Youngs
1st October 2007