ACCESS STATEMENT FOR TREETOPS GUEST HOUSE.docx

Introduction

Treetops Guesthouse is around 100 years old and has retained many of its original features. The house is in an elevated position with good views of Banbury and the countryside beyond. There are 15 stone steps leading to the front door with a sturdy metal handrail to the left, for the entire flight. This property is not suitable for wheelchair access.

Pre-Arrival

We are located in a quiet street just off the main Oxford Road. We are on a one way system from the Oxford Road. Arrival is via St Johns Road, at the end of this road turn left into Newlands Road. Turn first left into Dashwood Road from Newlands Road. Treetops Guesthouse is on your left, situated immediately on the corner.

· You can contact us by phone or e-mail - please have a contact telephone number available.

· The bus station and train station are 10-15 minutes walk away, or a short taxi ride.

· The town centre and many restaurants is only a short walk away.

· You can view the accommodation on our web site www.treetopsbanbury.co.uk. This also includes a route finder.

· We have parking for 2 cars and there is free parking in Dashwood Road and the surrounding area.

Arrival

· Arrival between 5.30pm and 8.00pm is preferred, but other times can be arranged with prior notice.

· Please ring the doorbell on arrival

Public Areas – Internal

The front door opens into a small porchway which has original quarry tiles. The next door is a part glazed security door which requires a key code. This will be given to you on arrival. The front entrance door is 100cm wide and the security door is 90cm wide. There are high ceilings throughout the property. The security door opens into a generous hallway with the guest dining room door opposite the front door. This doorway is 80cm wide. There are no steps to the dining room, once you enter the front door. The dining room has a wood floor. There are 15 stairs leading to the first floor bedrooms with sturdy handrails on both sides. We do not have any guest bedrooms on the entrance level.

There is a bathroom with 900cm corner shower unit, toilet & sink and also a public toilet with sink, at the top of the first flight of stairs.

Bedrooms

· Tea and coffee making facilities are available in all bedrooms.

· Colour TV’s in all rooms

· Duvet’s and pillow’s are all synthetic

· A comfortable chair is provided in all double/twin rooms

· Hairdryers and ironing facilities are available on request.

· All shower cubicles are 900cm square with electric showers.

· En-suites also contain toilet and sink

· Bath and hand towels plus a bathmat are provided.

· Shower gel, shampoo, soap and small grooming kit are also provided

· The décor is neutral throughout with satin and velvet curtains matching cushions and throws.

· All double rooms can be either a double (6ft) or twin

· Twin bed access for one bed, is from one side only

· Double bed provides comfortable access from both sides

First floor landing with 2 further stairs of regular height and a handrail on the left.

Bedroom 2

There is a side table, with lamp, next to the chair and a small bedside table and lamp at the side of the bed. There is a cupboard with glass mirror doors containing hanging space and shelving. This room has a lovely original cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom 3

There is a good quality free standing wardrobe in this room with a large mirror over a dresser with lamp. There is also a small bedside table with lamp.

Bedroom 4

This room is a small single. Access to the bed is from one side only. There is a small table with lamp. A recess provides hanging and shelving space. This room has a sink and the use of the bathroom along the landing. Access to this bathroom is down the 2 stairs.

Second floor landing – 15 stairs with handrail on the left.

Bedroom 5

There is a side table with lamp, next to the chair, and a small bedside table and lamp at the side of the bed. There is an open cupboard with hanging and shelving space. This room has a lovely cast iron fireplace. The room is at the top of the house with good views of Banbury and the surrounding area. One corner of the room has a diagonal beam rising from 1.6m to the full ceiling height.

Bedroom 6

There is a dresser with lamp, next to the chair, and a small bedside table and lamp at the side of the bed. There is an open cupboard with hanging and shelving space. This room has a lovely cast iron fireplace. The room is at the top of the house with good views of Banbury and the surrounding area. There is a diagonal beam rising to the left of the doorway, inside the room, with an average entrance height of just over 2m.

Further Information

· There are fire extinguishers on all landings and fire procedures are on the inside of each bedroom door.

· We do not permit smoking in any of the property.

· There is a smoking box available at the right hand side of the drive (looking from the house)

· Prices are per room inclusive of Full English Breakfast

· Single rooms are priced for 1 person

· Double/twin rooms are priced for between 1 or 2 persons as agreed

Contact information

Treetops Guest House, 28 Dashwood Road, Banbury, Oxon. OX16 5HD

Telephone 01295 254444

Email ; enquiries@treetopsbanbury.co.uk

Website ; www.treetopsbanbury.co.uk

We are open all year round