INTRODUCTION
We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our home based 3 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 Kelsick road, second right after us and about 2 minute walk. There is a frequent bus service.
Main train station at Windermere 10/15 minutes away by car, also bus service runs from there.
There is a Local taxi service that has accessible taxis if required; we can make a booking for you.
We have a website.
You can contact us via phone, or email (details on following pages).
ARRIVAL & CAR PARKING FACILITIES
On arrival to the property there is entrance gate, this is open 24 hours when we are open.
Marked parking bays, room for 8 cars. 2 keep clear signs to allow for turning. Also these must be kept clear as I am Retained Firefighter.
The surface is level, flat and gravel.
We can assist guests with luggage.
The town centre is about 5 minutes walk from Rothay House.
There is a bench by the main steps.
Car park is well lit at night.
MAIN ENTRANCE & RECEPTION
There are 9 steps up to the front door 20cm high, also hand rail on the both sides. 1 step into the hall way 143cm high. Help can be given up the steps.
The front door is always locked but we do have a push button bell 143cm high. Entrance and hallway well lit at night.
The door is 33cm wide, the hall way is small and 1 metre by 1 ½ metres.
PUBLIC AREAS – GENERAL (INTERNAL)
The house is upside down, 2 rooms on the ground floor and 1 room + breakfast room on first floor.
There are 7 steps down to the ground floor and 7 steps to the first floor 74cm wide 25cm high and 18cm deep
Hand rails on both sides
Our corridor is 87cm wide and has good colour contrast also well lit.
The covering on the stairs and corridor is short pile carpet.
A push button bell is also on the first floor143cm high
PUBLIC AREAS- WC
Bedrooms are en suite but no public WC available.
BREAKFAST ROOM / LOUNGE
Breakfast is served in the dinning room on the first floor.
Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request.
Tables have under space of 67cm high by 60cm wide and table height is 76cm.
Chairs do not have arms.
Menus can be provided in large print, we do not have Braille menus at the present time but hope to do so in the near future.
LAUNDRY
We can wash clothes on request, also we can dry any wet gear for you. There is no charge for this service.
SHOP
Not available.
LEISURE FACILITIES
Not available
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
Not available
CONFERENCE & MEETING ROOMS, BANQUETING, CLUBS, ENTERTAINMENT.
Not available.
FIRST FLOOR ROOM 1
Door width 70cms
Double bedded room
Space from bed to dresser 70cms
40cms each side of bed
Bed 64cms high
1 soft cushion chair, no arms
Light switches 132cms high
Tv/dvd, remote control, ceefax
Large window & good contrast
Fitted short pile carpet
SHOWER ROOM
door 64cms
Free floor space 50cms
Shower step 23cms
Heated towel rail
Rounded front basin with Pedestal 87cms high
Toilet 43cms high.
GROUND FLOOR ROOM 2
Room size L247 ( to bathroom) W357 Also from bathroom side to window W165, L247
Door width 67cm wide
Twin beds & 1 double bed, & single chair bed
Bed to dressing table 110cm
Space between beds 90cms down the middle as double 60cms each side
Bed height 61cms
Light switches are 115cm from the floor
Large wardrobe
1 soft cushioned chair
Tv , remote control with ceefax
Fitted short pile carpet
Large window & good contrast.
BATHROOM
room size L247, W180
Door width 70cms
Shower cubicle 800/800 step 9cms high no grab rail
Basin is flat at the front & 88cms high
Toilet is 40cms high
Bath L160, w64, h61
Heated towel rail
GROUND FLOOR ROOM 3
Door width 70cms
Double bedded room
Room size is 7ft 9ins width by 11ft 8ins long appox
Bed height 55cms
Light switches are 130cm high
1 tub chair small dressing table
LED Tv/dvd remote control with ceefex
Large window & good contrast.
Fitted short pile carpet
SHOWER ROOM
door opens out to one side 60cms
Shower cubicle step 10cms
Inside space 3ft 4ins wide by 5ft long. not including shower appox
Toilet is 45cms high.
Hand basin 84cms
Heated towel rail
mobile phone reception is generally good & we have Wi-Fi throughout Rothay House
We are able to use the front door in the need of evacuation; we have censors on each floor & smoke detectors in each room, the bell rings continuously if evacuation is needed. If you need assistance please notify us on arrival, we will ensure you are evacuated safely e.g. hearing impairment.
We are happy to take delivery of hired equipment. (Please let us know)
We are a no smoking building through out. Smoking is allowed on bench by front steps & on the balcony with door closed
We can put medication/food & drink in our main fridge on request (not available 24 hours)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bus information …………08712002233
Rail enquires……………..08457484950
Doctors………………….015394 32693
Bells Chemist……………015394 33345
Local accessible taxis
John’s taxis……………..015394 32857
Hilltop taxis……………..07979 66 44 72
Mountain goat tours……..015394 45161
Cycle hire
Ambleside mountain bikes…015394 433592