Tel: 01289 388731
Mob: 07730 556676
Bowsden Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
West View, Bowsden, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2TW
Access Statement for Bowsden Bed & Breakfast
We aim to cater for the needs of ALL visitors in our 2 – 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 do our best to assist you.
Pre Arrival
- There is a very infrequent bus service to the village
- The main station is 20 minutes away by car
- The local bus company in Berwick has accessible vehicles if required. Contact us if you wish to take advantage of this facility.
We can be contacted by telephone (mobile and residential), fax or email. Details below
Arrival and Car parking facilities
- There is ample space for parking next to the entrance to the property
- The surface is concrete to the first step which is a minimum of 13cm high
- This leads to a wide flagged area where there are two more steps to the front entrance which are both 15cm high.
- There is a hand rail to the right of theses steps attached to the wall.
- An alternative entrance is provided by accessing the patio doors via a level flagged path. There are steps to this entrance and these are both 15cm high.
- There is a handrail to the right hand side of these steps.
- Our Bed and Breakfast is our home and there will be someone here to assist with yourselves and your luggage if you advise us of your anticipated time of arrival
- The reception area and hallway has short pile carpet on the floor
- For those with pets/assistance dogs a water bowl and food bowl are provided. Food can be provided if pre booked.
Public areas
- Breakfast is taken in our kitchen/dining room
- There is wood laminate flooring to this area
- There is a rug on the floor from the door to the table
- The table is a solid piece of furniture with legs at each corner and a height of 64cm underneath
- The chairs are armless
- Guests are welcome to use the family lounge where there is an upright chair
- Furniture can be moved around to accommodate special requirements
- There is Sky TV with a remote control
- The coal effect gas fire is also remote controlled
Bedrooms
- There are two bedrooms one on the ground floor and one on the first floor
Ground floor bedroom
- Door width is 67cm
- This bedroom has two single beds
- The beds are 62cm high and are sprung edge divans
- There is room to walk around the beds on both sides
- The area could be expanded by moving the beds to one side or the other
- The room is carpeted in short pile carpet
- This room has private facilities which are just next to the bedroom
- This is a light and airy room
Ground floor bathroom
- Door of 67cm
- Bath with hand rails and non slip bath mat. There will also be a bath seat available on request
- The bath has a hand held shower unit with taps that are easily turned on and off
Stairs
- There are 7 steps to a left hand landing where a chair could be positioned and a further 7 steps to the main landing
- The steps have a 18cm rise and a 25cm tread
- The hand rail is on the left hand side of the stairs all the way up.
First floor bedroom
- This is a large light airy room
- There is short pile carpet on the floor
- There are two futon chairs
- This room has terrestrial TV with a remote control
First floor bathroom
- This bathroom has a shower cubicle with a step of 14cm
- The basin is rounded at the front and free standing
- There is black and white cushion floor as floor covering and bath and pedestal mats on the floor (however these can be removed if required and a bathmat provided for the shower only)
- The taps are lever push and easily moveable
Grounds and Gardens
- We have a large garden with a patio and sheltered seating area.
- There is a pond with several fish and a waterfall. (This can be shut off at night if requested)
- There is no gate from the garden to the road but this is very quiet village
- There are several Bridleways and Footpaths around the village
Additional Information
- Mobile phone reception is not very good
- To evacuate the building the front door or patio doors will be used
- We operate a no smoking policy
- Both bedrooms have locks and the key will be given to you on arrival
- The front door is opened by using the Yale lock, this key will also be given to you on arrival
- There is a smoke alarm in the bottom hallway at the foot of the stairs and another on the top landing
- Pets and assistance dogs are welcome
- If you would like us to pre book your first nights meal at a local restaurant please advise us at time of booking
- Each room has a hospitality tray, hair dryer and clock radio
- Anyone who wants refreshment when returning to the house can be served tea and coffee in the lounge
Contact Information
Beverley and Malcolm Fieldsend
West View, Bowsden, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 2TW
Tel. 01289 388731 or 07730 556676
Fax 01289 388731
Email enquries@bowsdenbedandbreakfast.co.uk
Hours of opening. Remain open for Xmas and New Year - Closed all February
Accessible transport: Perrymans 01289 308719
Future plans
- Provide ramps for wheelchair accessibility September 2009
- We are planning to turn the upstairs store room into a further shower room and convert the second upstairs bedroom into a triple March 2010
- Make the downstairs bedroom a single March 2010 with the addition of a upright chair
- TV to be placed in this room