ACCESS STATEMENT

Introduction

The 7-bedroom guest accommodation, trading as “The Ellan Vannin”, 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 a 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 Ellan Vannin 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 3-minute walk away.
• Trams go right along the Promenade from Starr Gate to Fleetwood. The nearest tram stop is a 1-minute walk away.
• The nearest major station is Blackpool North, which is either a 10 minute car or taxi journey away or an approximate 20 minute walk.
• 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 10 minute taxi ride away or a 15 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 Ellan Vannin, or on most of the surrounding roads.
• Assistance with luggage is available.
• A contact telephone number is displayed externally on signage standard in design.

Main Entrance & Reception

• Access to the standard single-width front entrance door,
• If required, writing material will be provided on arrival.
• The entrance hall is on the level and has a short-pile fitted carpet.
• Seating is available in the entrance hall near to reception.
• An escorted familiarization tour of the ground-floor public areas is given to all guests.
• Telephone contact is available during the hours of 7.00am to 24.00pm. All prices are available at reception. A large print version is available on request.
• Doors to the bar and dining room all lead off the hall.

Public Areas - General (Internal)

• The building has 3 floors, ie 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.
• The stairs from ground floor to 1st floor are of normal dimensions. The stairs from 1st floor to 2nd floor are normal dimensions.

Public Areas - WC

Not available.

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, ie vegetarian, are not catered for. Anyone with a life-threatening allergy, ie peanut, shellfish, cannot be catered for.
• Background music to both the dining room and the lounge bar is provided via a computer .
• The lounge bar doesn’t have set hours, but is generally open 14.00 pm and is closed at about 24.00pm.
• The bar lounge which has large windows overlooking the front is open to residents from 7.00 am and closes at 24.00 pm. It has soft seating and leather chairs with small round tables.

Laundry

Not available.

Leisure Facilities

None available.

Bedrooms

• There are 7 bedrooms in total.
• All bedrooms are fitted with a short-pile carpet.
• All bedrooms are en-suite.
• There are 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor. They comprise of: 1 Large room (1 double bed and 1 single bed), 1 double room (1 double bed in each) There are 5 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. They comprise of: 1 twin room (2 single beds) and 4 double rooms (1 double bed in each).
• All double beds are accessible from either side.
• All bedding is non-feather.
• Furniture in the bedrooms is not movable.
• Each bedroom has a colour TV with remote control.
•  all beds are divan beds.
• Each room has a basic electric kettle.
• All bedrooms have a standard fire door and smoke detectors.
• Fridge cooler
• Ironing Board

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.
• All en-suites have vinyl flooring.

Grounds and Gardens

• There is a small, level terrace at the front of the property, which is lined with large pots containing plants, flowers and a brick built garden. 
• The terrace flooring is stone tiles. A wooden benches and stone bench 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 Ellan Vannin is open all year with the exception of Christmas.
• From 1st July 2007 smoking will not be allowed in any part of the building.
• A fire alarm L2 is fitted which rings very loudly on all levels.
• Front and back doors can be used for evacuation.
• Emergency lighting is fitted ground and 1st and 2nd floor landings.
• With the exception of guide dogs, no other pets can be accommodated.
• There is a foam filled fire extinguisher on all floors.
• There is generally a good reception for mobile phones from all areas.
• Medications can be stored in the bedroom fridge.
• 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 Ellan Vannin is situated just 1 road back from the Promenade.

Contact Information

• Address: 6 Gynn Avenue Blackpool FY12LD
• Telephone: 01253 351784
• Email: enquiries Ellan Vannin Blackpool
• Website: www.blackpoolhoteluk.org.uk
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• Hours of operation: 24 hours in the event of emergencies.
• Emergency number: Available in the Welcome Folder
• Local taxi (c cabs) numbers: 01253 292929

Future Plans

• Changing the website to one which can be accessed in different fonts and colours.
• start upgrading to 4 star 
• Making twin room larger

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone 01253 351784 or email

Enquiries@ Ellan Vannin Blackpool

Created on: 11/12/2012 - Revised again on 31/12/1203

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