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Introduction

We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors in our 6 bedroom Guest House. 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

  • The bus stop can be found at the West Somerset Railway Station on the seafront and on The Avenue. There is a frequent bus service to and from Taunton.

  • There is a local taxi service that has accessible taxis if required; we can make a booking for you.

  • Brochures and menus can be provided in large print.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

  • To ensure your accommodation is ready we ask that guests do not normally arrive before 3.30pm. However, if you wish to arrive earlier please let us know in advance.

  • Tregonwell Road is on a one-way system.

  • On arrival at the property there is parking in front of the house. There are marked parking bays for 4 cars

  • There is ample unrestricted street parking should all our parking be taken.

  • We will assist guests with luggage.

Main Entrance & Reception

  • The front door has two steps, the first 14cm high and the second 10cm high.

  • The front door (82cm wide) is always unlocked, the inner always locked.

  • There is a bell to the right of the door on the outside of the building

  • On entry into our home there is a hallway 1.9 metres wide and 3.3metres long.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

  • The house is centrally heated throughout but temperatures can be adjusted in each room to suit individual requirements.

  • Corridors have a good colour contrast between carpet and walls, and are well lit.

  • The breakfast room, guest lounge and one bedroom are on the ground floor.

  • There are 13 stairs to a half-landing (for the single room and shared bathroom), measuring18cm high, 25cm deep, 85cm wide.

  • There are a further 4 stairs to the remainder of the first floor bedrooms, measuring15cm high, 25cm deep, 80cm wide.

  • The main staircase benefits from a hand rail on both sides.

  • The Guest House is carpeted throughout, with the exception of the en-suite bathrooms, which benefit from non-slip vinyl flooring.

Residents Lounge and Dining Room

  • The lounge has two sofas and an armchair. Straight back chairs can be moved in from the dining room but space is limited. This room has a television and video player, together with a wide assortment of videos.

  • A selection of local information, books and board games is available in the lounge.

  • An Ordinance Survey map of Exmoor is available on request.

  • Breakfast and evening meals are served in the dining room.

  • Tables have an underspace of 65cm high by 54cm wide.

  • Furniture is flexible and can be moved on request.

  • Ground floor doors are 74cm wide.

Additional Information

  • Assistance dogs are welcomed.

  • There are fire extinguishers in the entrance hall and on the main landing.

  • Fire alarm points are found to the right of the inner door and at the top of the main staircase.

  • In the event of a fire, an alarm will sound. Please read details of the Fire Procedures on the bedroom door.

  • If you require assistance in case of fire, please notify us on arrival and we will ensure you are evacuated safely.

  • The building can be evacuated via the front door. In an emergency there is also an exit via our kitchen.

  • We do not permit smoking in the house (this includes the court yard garden attached to Room 7)

  • We are happy to cater for special diets or any particular likes or dislikes. Please advise us of these before your arrival.

  • Chilled food and medication can be stored in our main fridge on request (not available 24hours).

  • Mobile phone reception is very good in Minehead, but on Exmoor coverage is somewhat unpredictable.


Bedrooms (General)

  • Room 7 is on the ground floor; the single room (Room 6) is on the half landing together with the bathroom. The remainder of the bedrooms are on the first floor.

  • Rooms 1, 2, 4 & 7 have en-suite facilities consisting of a shower, WC, washbasin and shaving point/ light.

  • Rooms 5 & 6 share a spacious bathroom. This includes bath with shower attachment, WC, washbasin and shaving point/light.

  • Beds are normally made with duvets, tog rating dependent on the season. All pillows are synthetic

  • We are happy to provide sheets and blankets if preferred. Please specify before your arrival if required.

  • All rooms are provided with a kettle and a generous beverage tray. Most rooms have a small drinks fridge, and all have a hair dryer.

  • All rooms have a wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table, except the single, which doesn’t have a dressing table.

  • All rooms have TV with teletext. Additionally bedrooms 2, 4, 5 & 7 have video players.

  • There is additional seating in all rooms.

  • All bedroom have a good colour contrast between carpet and walls, and are well lit.

Ground floor bedroom

Bedroom 7 (with conservatory and courtyard garden)

  • Double bedded room (bed height is 63cm),with two TVs, one in the built-in wardrobe and one in the conservatory.

  • Access to the conservatory is through double glazed doors. There is a 8cm door sill.

  • The conservatory has a two-seater wicker settee, the beverage tray, fridge and a TV with video player. A mobile electric oil-filled radiator provides heating.

  • Access to the courtyard garden is through a double glazed door. There is a 14cm door sill.

  • The garden has a round metal table and two matching chairs.

En-suite

  • Door width is 74cm with a maximum opening of 60cm due to placing of the washbasin.

  • The shower cubicle has a step/edge 23cm high.

  • Shower doors open to 69cm.

First floor Bedrooms

Bedroom 1

  • Standard Double bedded room (bed height is 66cm).

  • Door width is 69.5cm.

En-suite

  • Door width is 74cm with a maximum opening of 60cm due to placing of the washbasin.

  • The shower cubicle has a step/edge 26cm high,.

  • Shower doors open 69cm.

Bedroom 2

  • Superior Twin bedded room (bed height is 60cm).

  • Door width is 70cm.

En-suite

  • The shower cubicle has a step/edge 29cm high.

  • Shower doors open 67cm.

Bedroom 4

  • Superior Double bedded room (Super-king bed height is 60cm).

  • Door width is 69.5cm.

En-suite

  • The shower cubicle has a step/edge 28cm high.

  • Shower doors open 67cm.

Bedroom 5

  • Twin bedded room (bed height is 60cm).

  • Door width is 69.5cm.

  • Washbasin

  • Shares bathroom with Room 6

Bedroom 6

  • Single bedded room (bed height is 50cm).

  • Door width is 68cm.

  • Washbasin

  • Shares bathroom with Room 5

Bathroom,& WC [Shared]

Located on First floor

  • Door width 73cm, inward opening

  • The bath edge is 54cm high

  • The bath has a shower attachment

  • Good colour contrast of floors, walls, fittings and fixtures


Contact Information

Ed Moulder & Carol Dashfield

Montrose Guest House

14 Tregonwell Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DU

Tel: 01643 706473

EMAIL: montroseminehead@btinternet.com

WEB:  www.montroseminehead.co.uk