ACCESS
STATEMENT

Introduction

The 15-bedroom guest accommodation, trading as “The Moorings”, can cater for
the needs of many visitors. The following statement is a summary of the
facilities provided. If you have any questions which haven’t been addressed in
the statement, please get in touch.

Pre-Arrival

• The physical structure and layout of the building makes the premises
  unsuitable for people with serious mobility impairment.
• It is possible to accommodate guests with a hearing or visual impairment if
  they are accompanied so as to ensure their safety.
• Information about the Moorings can be accessed via its basic website.
• Contact is available via a standard telephone or e-mail. Details can be
  found on the final page of this statement.
• This access statement is available in all the Welcome Folders. A version in
  a larger font is available on request.
• The nearest bus stop is an approximate 4-minute walk away.
• Trams go right along the Promenade from Starr Gate to Fleetwood. The nearest
  tram stop is a 5-minute walk away.
• The nearest major railway station is Blackpool North, which is either a 5
  minute car or taxi journey away or an approximate 20 minute walk. Talbot Road
  Bus station is similarly placed.
• Blackpool International Airport is a 20 minute car or taxi distance away.
• A taxi can be booked for you. Please ask.
• For the most up-to-date information on public transport accessibility
  issues, please contact the relevant authority.
• Blackpool town centre is approximately a 20-minute walk away, a 5 minute
  taxi ride away or a 10 minute tram journey away.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• If arriving by car, you may park for free and without any restrictions on
  the road outside the Moorings, or on most of the surrounding roads. We have
  driveway parking for 3 cars allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
• Assistance with luggage is available.
• A contact telephone number is displayed externally on signage, standard in
  design.

Main Entrance & Reception

• Access to the standard double-width front entrance door is via 4 stone-tiled
  steps.
• A solid metal handrail runs alongside the steps on the left hand side.
• The entrance hall is on the level and has a short-pile fitted carpet.
• Seating, without arms, is available in the entrance hall near to reception.
• Telephone contact is available 24 hours a day.
• All prices are available at reception. A large print version is available on
  request.
• Doors to the main TV lounge, and the 2 ground floor bedrooms lead off the
  hall. There are 2 steps 12cm high leading down into the 2nd part of the lobby,
  with doors leading off into the sun-lounge , dining room and bar areas.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

• The building has 3 floors, i.e. ground, 1st and 2nd. Except for bedrooms,
  all public areas are on the ground floor.
• Corridors, stairs, bedrooms and public areas are well lit and have a fitted
  short-pile carpet.
• A public payphone is situated in the main reception area. It has chairs
  which are arm-free nearby.
• The stairs from ground floor to 1st floor and 1st to 2nd floor are of normal
  dimensions.

Public Areas - WC

• A bathroom is situated on the 1st floor, which comprise of a standard sized
  bath, toilet and washbasin. This facility is available for use by all residents.

Dining Room, Bar & Lounges

• All meals are served in the dining room on the ground floor.
• Dining room furniture can be moved on request.
• Chairs are all without arms.
• Menus can, if required, be provided in large print.
• Special diets can be catered for with prior notice. Background music to both
  the dining room and the lounge bar is provided via a Lancashire radio station.
• The lounge bar doesn’t have set hours, but is generally open after lunch,
  and is closed at about 11.30pm.
• The sun lounge and TV lounge which have large windows overlooking the front
  are open to residents 24/7. They have seating which consists of settees, and
  separate chairs. A large TV and DVD player is located here.

Laundry

• Not available.

Leisure Facilities

• None available.

Bedrooms

• There are 15 bedrooms in total.
• All bedrooms are fitted with a short-pile carpet.
• All bedrooms are en-suite.
• There are 2 bedrooms on the ground floor. They consist of 1 double bedded
  room, and 1 family room (1 double or twin beds, 1 set of bunk beds.)
• There are 7 bedrooms on the 1st floor. They comprise of: 1 family room (1
  double bed, 2 single beds ), 1 family room (1 double bed, 1 single
  bed), 1 twin room (2 single beds), 3 double rooms (1 double bed in each) and 1
  single room (1 4ft 6” bed).
• There are 6 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. They comprise of: 2 double rooms (1
  double bed in each). 1 family room (1 double bed, 1 single bed).  1 family
  room (1double bed and 2 single beds) and 2 single rooms (1 4ft 6” bed in each).
• All double beds are accessible from either side.
• All bedding is majority non-feather.
• Furniture in the bedrooms is not movable.
• Each bedroom has a colour TV with remote control.
• With the exception of the bunk bed, all other beds are divan beds.
• Each room has a basic electric kettle.
• All bedrooms have a standard fire door and smoke detectors.

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [En-suite or Shared]

• All bedrooms have en-suite facilities containing a step in shower with small
  step, a toilet and a wash basin.
• Most en-suites have hard flooring.

Grounds and Gardens

• There is a small, level terrace at the front of the property, which is lined
  with large pots containing plants.
• The terrace flooring is tarmacadum. Wooden benches and plastic patio chairs
  provides a seating area.
• Smoking is permitted outside on the terrace. A wall-mounted ash bin is
  provided for the safe disposal of cigarette butts.

Additional Information

• The Moorings is open most of the year with the exception of Christmas.
• From 1st July 2007 smoking will only be allowed in designated bedrooms.
• A fire alarm is fitted which rings very loudly on all levels, and within
  each room.
• Front and side doors can be used for evacuation.
• Emergency lighting is fitted to both ground, 1st and 2nd floor landings.
• With the exception of guide dogs, no other pets can be accommodated.
• There are water-filled fire extinguishers on all floors.
• There is generally a good reception for mobile phones from all areas.
• Medications, special dietary foods & baby milk can be stored in the
  kitchen fridge. Although not available 24/7, a cool box with frozen ice blocks
  is available for night-time use.
• Irons, boards, and hair dryers are all available on request from reception.
• All rooms are provided with a Welcome Folder. Amongst other useful
  information, this contains telephone numbers for emergency medical and dental
  services. It also contains both the main phone number and the owners mobile
  number for use in cases of emergency.
• The Moorings is situated just 1 road back from the Promenade.

Contact Information

• Address:The Moorings Hotel 50-52 Seafield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 2LS
• Telephone: 01253 351822
• Email: mooringshotel@aol.com
• Website: www.mooringshotel.co.uk
• Hours of operation: 24 hours in the event of emergencies.
• Emergency number: Available in the Welcome Folder
• Local taxi (Blacktax) numbers: 01253 596596

Future Plans

• Changing the website to one which can be accessed in different fonts and
  colours.
• A copy of the access statement to be added to the Welcome Folder in each
  bedroom.

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any
comments please phone 01253 351822 or email mooringshotel@aol.com

Created on: 08/02/2014