Access Statement
for The Barn Gallery Bed and Breakfast, 18 West Street, Osbournby, Sleaford,
Lincolnshire, NG34 0DS
Introduction
The Barn Gallery Bed and Breakfast consists of a three bedroomed
(1 x double, 2 x twin) former 16th century stone and brick farmhouse with
internal timber framed and mud and reed walls, at one time thatched but since pantiled for the past 200 years . The house has been altered and added to over
the centuries to provide comfortable accommodation whilst maintaining its
original character.
Pre-Arrival
• Individuals can book accommodation by telephone on 01529 455631, email
enquiries@barngallery.co.uk or through the website www.barngallery.co.uk .
• The nearest town is Sleaford 6 miles away with a train service to Grantham,
10 miles and Lincoln, 24 miles.
• There is a bus service to Sleaford twice a week.
• Several taxi companies operate out of Sleaford and Grantham.
• Accommodation is only suitable for guests with mobility impairment who are
accompanied to ensure the safety of the guest.
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• Access to the house is through the front door.
• Access to the rear of the house is through an adjacent 5 bar gate and across
a wide gravelled driveway with adjoining brick footpath leading to the back
door. The gravel driveway provides
parking for up to five averaged size motor cars.
• The back door and parking area is well lit with automatic lighting.
Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area
• The main entrance is through the front door.
Alternative access is through the back door as described above. All guests are met by the hosts.
Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors
etc
• Most rooms on both floors are at different levels with steps up/ down to most
rooms. All doorways vary in height
between 5feet 6inches (168 cm) and 6 feet (183 cm). The bottom sections of two of the doorways on
the upper floor form a 2 inch (5 cm) step, this being the exposed sections of
the main house frames.
• The floor in the front entrance hallway and dining room is Amtico laminate.
That of the rear hallway and the adjacent scullery is lino. The guest sitting room floor and all bedrooms
are carpeted. The guest bathroom floors
are of non slip laminate.
• The guest bedrooms are on the first floor, there are none on the ground
floor. The main access to the principal
bedrooms is by way of a narrow steep but short staircase. There is a wider secondary staircase which
has access through the kitchen and can be used by those more infirm. Although feasible, access to the bedrooms is
considered difficult for the disabled.
• Lighting throughout the house is moderate and in keeping with the character
of the building.
Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies
etc
• There is a guest sitting room on the ground floor with a step down onto a
carpeted floorand a study area on the first floor
landing accessed by two steps up from the top of the main staircase
Public WCs
• Not applicable
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area,
Take Away & Cafe
• The dining room is in keeping with the character house. The dining table can seat six
comfortably. Lighting is soft, the floor
is Amtico laminate.
Chairs are firm and comfortable and of varying sizes suitable for Daddy
Bear, Mummy Bear and Baby Bear.
• Guests are served by the owners.
Laundry
• Wet laundry facilities are available on request. Dry cleaning can be arranged through local
services.
Shop
• Not available.
Trinket shop in the village.
Treatment room/s
• Not available
Leisure Facilities
• Sleaford or Grantham
Outdoor Facilities
• Garden, located on different levels available for use by guests.
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting
• Not available
Clubs & Entertainment
• Not available
Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas
• The guest bedrooms are on the first floor, there are none on the ground
floor. The main access to the principal
bedrooms is by way of a narrow steep but short staircase. There is a wider secondary staircase which
has access through the kitchen and can be used by those more infirm. Although feasible, access to the bedrooms is
considered difficult for the disabled.
• There is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom, with a standard size bath,
shower, hand basin and toilet and two twin bedrooms which share a bathroom with
a standard size bath, hand basin and toilet.
The second twin bedroom is only for use as a family extension if
required, otherwise it remains unoccupied.
• All bedrooms have television with remote control, battery operated fire
alarms and tea making facilities.
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared]
• See Public areas
Self-Catering Kitchen
• Not Available
Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units
• Not available
Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)
• Not available
Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat
• Not available
Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
• Not available
Grounds and Gardens
• Extensive gardens laid to lawn and flower beds with brick, gravel and stone
pathways at different levels accessed by steps and a rising gravel
pathway. There is a water feature. There is ample seating, some with adjoining
tables.
Additional Information
• No dogs allowed in the house
• No smoking
• Laundry facilities available
• Clearly signed escape routes
• Fire fighting equipment
• Fire Alarms
Address: The
Barn Gallery Bed and Breakfast
18 West Street
Osbournby
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 0DS
Telephone:
01529 455631
Fax: Not
available
Minicom: Not available
Email:
enquiries@barngallery.co.uk
Website:
www.barngallery.co.uk
Hours of operation:
All year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Emergency number:
01529 455631 or 999
Local carers:
Not available
Local equipment hire companies: Not available
Local public transport numbers: Not available
Local accessible taxi numbers: Available from the owners
Future Plans
• None
Contact Telephone and Email Address
We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if
you have any comments please phone 01529455631 or email
enquiries@barngallery.co.uk
Created:
31 October 2008