ACCESS STATEMENT

Alnwick Lodge is designed to be accessible as possible for people with all kinds of disabilities. Please telephone 01665 604363 for access information.

Please inform all staff of your special requirements before you arrive. Guide dogs are very welcome.

Introduction to Alnwick Lodge
Accommodation and facilities are based and inspired / restricted by the old walls of a Northumbrian Farm Stead, circa 1750. Whenever possible adjustments have been made to allow as many people as possible to enjoy their visit to Alnwick Lodge.

Arrival & Car Parking
Adequate free gravel surfaced parking. There is a drop-off point on level stone paving flags outside the courtyard entrance, with a sheltered covered canopy to protect visitors and luggage from the weather. There is a call button outside the courtyard entrance if assistance is required.

Main Entrance Reception
Accessed by crossing 11 metres of Victorian cobbles before reaching a 10 metre smooth stone path leading to the 900mm wide main entrance door which has a 50mm high thresh.

Public Areas
Flooring is carpet, all steps are tapered. Doors are a minimum of 900mm wide and are all fitted with self closing springs. WC external unisex fitted with grab rails accessible from car park.

There are no WC alarm call systems/ WC internal unisex fitted with grab rails. A request to staff for access bedroom (Tack Room). This is a single bedroom with a 900mm wide electronic orthopaedic bed, accessible from both sides. Shower room and WC ensuite are walk-in wetroom with high and low level showers, folding seat, grab rails and ceramic floor. No alarm systems.