This statement describes the access, procedures and facilities at Walker Ground Manor, as they might apply to and for the benefit of persons with disabilities, limited abilities or special requirements.
Due to the age and layout of the property we have various access restrictions.
Therefore any guest who has special requirements or is accompanying or booking on the behalf of a guest with disabilities/ limited abilities/special requirements, is asked to contact us prior to making a reservation to ensure we are able to meet their needs and expectations.
Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any concerns about access.
Our house dates from the late C17th and has many original features. It has been altered many times over the years, and is now on several levels. In order to preserve and maintain the character of the property, we have various access restrictions that are not avoidable.
General Information
- We do not allow any guest animals in the B&B, except for registered guide dogs with prior notice.
- Breakfast is fully served.
- Public transport provision in the area is limited – we keep copies of all public transport timetables. The nearest railway station is at Windermere, 12 miles away.
- Visitor attractions with disabled access can be found by searching on www.golakes.co.uk.
- Please note most of our paths and walkways are traditional slate flags which are uneven in places and can be slippy especially when wet.
- Our main entrance and all our rooms are accessed via steps and or stairs and some have additional steps between the bedroom and bathroom.
- Guest who have any special requirements, must always inform us prior to booking to ensure we are able to meet their needs and expectations.
Emergency actions
- The whole house is fitted with a hard wired fire alarm.
- Red call points are situated in the hallways.
- Please see your room FIRE ACTION Notice for information in the event of Fire / Fire Alarm.
- Emergency information can be communicated verbally on request.
- Please let us know if you have any concerns about procedures.
Mobility Access
Access to main house
- This includes the (First floor) front and rear bedrooms, (Ground Floor) entrance hall, guest’s lounge, dining room & conservatory.
- We have a large car park at the front of the house surfaced with gravel. The surface is uneven in places. During the hours of darkness there are no nearby streetlights and the car park and outside lighting is minimal.
- Guests can be dropped off within 1 metres of the front steps. Car parking is within 5 metres of the front steps.
- There are 5 steps leading into the house (height 17cm) with a handrail on both sides.
- Please note all the traditional slate Flags & Steps are uneven in places and can be slippy especially when wet.
Accessibility within main house
Conservatory
The Conservatory is accessed from the lounge via a small shallow ramp, or can be accessed from outside. This requires the ascent of 1 step (height 23 cm) from the car park, followed by a further three steps (17cm), with single handrail, into the conservatory via double doors. The area around the side and back of the conservatory - 15 metres- is a slate patio. From here the main house can be accessed via the lounge. There is a small shallow ramp into the lounge.
Dining Room
The Dining Room is used for breakfast.
- This has a short pile carpet.
- Breakfast is served at large refectory table or a small gate legged table.
Breakfast is full table service with a pre order menu. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements for breakfast.
Lounge and Entrance Hall
- The floor surfaces are old polished oak floorboards.
- The lounge has a large short pile rug.
- There are low sofas in the lounge and one high seat chair.
- The stairs are carpeted with fitted short pile carpet runner.
- From the hall a flight of 9 stairs (height 16cm) leads to a half landing.
- There are a further 7 stairs (height 16cm) to the right leading to the front bedroom.
- There are a further 5 stairs (height 20cm) to the left leading to the back bedroom.
Four Poster Bedroom
- From the hall a flight of 9 stairs (height 16cm) leads to a half landing.
- There are 7 stairs (height 16cm) to the right leading to the front bedroom.
- The stairs are carpeted with fitted short pile carpet runner.
- The bedroom floor surface is old polished oak floorboards, with two large short pile rugs.
- There is a tea tray and cordless kettle in the room.
- The four-poster bed is higher than the standard bed height.
- There are two steps down (height 16 cm) from the bedroom into the bathroom with hand rail.
- The floor surface within bathroom is vinyl flooring.
- There is a stand-alone Victorian bath and a separate shower with a tray height of 10cm.
- Bathroom fittings are standard and support/grab rails are fitted in the shower.
Garden View Bedroom
- From the hall a flight of 9 stairs (height 16cm) leads to a half- landing.
- There are a further 5 stairs (height 20cm) to the left leading to the back bedroom.
- The bedroom is fitted short pile carpet.
- There is a tea tray and cordless kettle the room.
- The bed is of a slightly higher than standard height and can be arranged either as a super king-size double or twin bed.
- There is a small step (height 10 cm) up into the bathroom.
- The floor surface within bathroom is cushion floor.
- There is a freestanding bath and a walk in shower with a tray height not exceeding 22cm.
- A single Grab rail is fitted in the shower.
Access to Veranda bedroom.
The Veranda room is at the rear of the house and has its own entrance.
- There are 1 steps (height 23cm) from the car park leading to the slate patio around the conservatory. A vehicle can drive within 1 metres of these steps.
- From the patio area there is one step (height 12 cm) leading to a traditional rough uneven slate paved area.
- A further 8 steep stone uneven steps (height 22cm) lead to the veranda with handrail.
- These steps are 20 metres from the car park; via a traditional slate flag pathway.
- Alternatively there is access via the lawn to 5 steps (height 17 cm) at the opposite end of the veranda. (no hand rail)
- The veranda itself has a wooden surface and there is one further step (height 16 cm) into the room.
- It is also possible with prior arrangement to access the Veranda via the unmade track (bridleway) that passes up the side of the property and through a gate, there is one step (16 cams) to access the Veranda area. The paved area is traditional slate flags.
- Please note all the traditional slate Flags & Steps are uneven in places and can be slippy especially when wet.
- The Veranda Room is not suitable for guests with limited or impaired mobility.
Accessibility within the Veranda bedroom
- The bedroom is fitted with a short pile carpet.
- There is a tea tray and cordless kettle in the room.
- The bed is slightly higher then standard height, and can be arranged either as a super king-size double or twin bed.
- The floor surface in the bathroom is tile.
- There is a bath and stand-alone shower with a tray height of 10 cm.
- Bathroom fittings are standard and support rails are fitted to the shower and bath.
The Garden and Grounds
- Due to the age and location of the house, there are uneven flags, areas of traditional uneven stone pathways, uneven steps and a small stream and waterfall with fast running water, therefore care must be taken at all times
Hearing Impairment
Accessibility for people with hearing impairment
- All rooms have a Smart TV
- Guests are always shown to their rooms, and everything about the room explained to them.
- Additional information and assistance can be given on request.
Sight Impairment
Accessibility for people with sight impairment
- A magnifying sheet and glass are available in the lounge.
- Additional lighting for all rooms is available on request.
- Guests are always shown to their rooms, and everything about the room explained to them.
- Additional information and assistance can be given on request.