Access Statement for Forda Lodges & Cottages

Introduction:

Forda has one cottage (Forda Stables), which has been designed for guests with impaired mobility and is the only cottage which is fully inspected and rated (level M3 under the National Accessible Standards). In addition, Forda Barn and lodges Beech and Ash have ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms but there are steps into the buildings. All facilities and amenities at Forda have been designed with guests with impaired mobility in mind (see below).

Pre – Arrival:
Our main website is www.forda.co.uk, where there is a dedicated page for “Disabled & Accessibility” at Forda, also with useful links. The website text is available in large size text for the visually impaired. Bookings and enquiries can be made by telephone, email or enquiry form via the website. Public transport is very poor in the local area and there is no direct link with Forda itself – please enquire for further information. Arrival, Reception & Car

Parking Facilities:
A parking bay is available by the gate to the reception (sign-posted) – it is advisable for a non-wheelchair user to come alone to reception as a path with chippings is involved. We will then come to the car to take you to the parking for the cottage/lodge. The Stables has its own parking on level tarmac and some lodges also have parking on the level in front of the lodges.

Public Areas, Amenities etc:
The Tennis Court, Games Room and Laundry Room all have disabled access, as does the main Pool Building. This area also has a disabled toilet, changing room and shower and the Sauna has a disabled access door. The pool has easy access with steps and handrail. There is also disabled parking available for the Pool Building, Games Room, Laundry and Tennis. (the disabled cottage has its own laundry facilities in the cottage). A disabled friendly bridge links the accommodation areas with the parkland and fishing lakes across the river and wheelchair access to the fishing is possible when not too wet and muddy. Disabled parking nearer the fishing is also available. Some of our Spa Treatments are suitable and adaptable for those with mobility problems and the treatment room is accessible. In addition, we can usually organise some treatments in the disabled cottage and organise appointments with a mobile hairdresser and a visiting chiropodist.

Forda Stables – Disabled Cottage:
This cottage is rated level M3 (Mobility 3, assisted & non-assisted wheelchair users) under the National Accessible Standards. Therefore all doorways and passageways are wide enough for a wheelchair.Parking (level on tarmac) is directly in front of the front door leading into the kitchen. The kitchen and dining area are fully designed for a wheelchair user – including low level hob, oven and cupboards, with wheelchair access under worktops for the sink and hob and dining table. A gentle slope, with handrail, leads to the sitting room. The cottage has three bedrooms, including two twin-bedded rooms which are designed for a wheelchair user, with appropriate bed levels, wardrobes, dressing tables and mirrors. One of these has a disabled adapted bathroom en suite and there is also a separate disabled shower room and toilet. All rooms have low level light switches and sockets. There is also an emergency call system for the two bathrooms and disabled bedrooms. The Stables has a private patio, with hard slabs and gentle slope with handrail access from French windows in the lounge.

Additional Information:
All televisions are equipped with teletext. Dogs/ Guide Dogs are accepted in half of the lodges. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone.

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