Awards for Palace Farm Hostel
VISITENGLAND 4 STAR TOURIST HOSTEL CYCLISTS WELCOME WALKERS WELCOME GREEN TOURISM GOLD
VisitEngland 4 Star Tourist Hostel
All the national assessing bodies (VisitEngland*, VisitScotland, Visit Wales and the AA) now assess hotels and guest accommodation (including B&Bs) to the same criteria and award one to five stars. The star ratings reflect the overall quality of the experience. When choosing your accommodation look for the Quality Rose, the official marque of the Enjoy England national tourist board rating scheme.
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Green Tourism Gold Award
Excellence in environmental practice
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VisitEngland Cyclists Welcome
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VisitEngland Walkers Welcome
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Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people. Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
- Designated parking for guests with disabilities
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
- Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Gravel
gravel driveway, concrete path
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
- Entrance well lit
- Bell at main entrance
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
- Entrance to reception
- Public toilet
- One or more bedrooms
- Lounge
- Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
Dining
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Nut free
- Vegetarian
Bedrooms
- Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
- Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bedroom without fitted carpets available
- Bathrooms available with:
- Separate shower unit
- Wet room
- Separate shower unit with support handrails available
- Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
- WCs with handrails available
- Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
- Bedrooms available with separate, private or shared bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
- Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair users
General
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Notes
Please mention all requirements when reserving a room