Introduction
Victoria House provides bed and breakfast accommodation
and tearooms in the centre of Church Stretton, Shropshire.
The property is a Victorian town house and therefore
restricted for access for some visitors, however, we
do our up most to provide help if at all possible.
Pre-Arrival
• Email correspondence is available via the website
• The website is clearly presented, in large prints
with an unfussy colour scheme
• We can arrange details of public transport and
taxi services on request
• We are situated in the centre of Church Stretton
and within 20 yards of the main Church Stretton car
park and supermarket. A public house and restaurant
are literary yards away from our door
• The nearest disabled toilets are situated with
the aforementioned car park
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• The main Church Stretton car park is 20 yards
away from Victoria House, we have purchased car park
passes for sole use of our guests. (4 in summer months,
3 in winter months). Guests can park outside to unload
on High Street and we will gladly assist with luggage
and persons if required.
• There are 2 steps at the entrance to the property
(both side and front), unfortunately it is not possible
to have ramps over these steps in view of the nature
of the building. Steps to the front of the property
- 3.5" and 4.75" and to the side 6" then
7" in depth. The High street is tarmac and so are
the pavements. The entrance to Victoria House is paved
brick and is covered and lit during the evening.
• Our telephone number is clearly marked on the
front gate.
Main Entrance & Reception
• The man entrance to Victoria House Bed and Breakfast
is via the side passageway which is bricked. The alternative
is to the front of the property (on High Street) via
the shop door. Both entrances gain entry to the property
over 2 steps. The steps to the side passage have a depth
of 6" and then 7".
• The step to the front of the property has a
step depth of 3.5" and then 4.75".
• The main entrance hall and reception is Victorian
tiled floor with wallpapered walls
• We have music playing during shop opening times
- 2pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday and have local or classic
FM radio playing during breakfast. This can be turned
down or off on request
• There are always pens and paper available on
reception desk
• Lighting in the hallway/reception is electric
- ceiling and desk lamp, the room is fairly dim due
to the construction of the building. Floor level once
in reception area is level, however there are two quite
deep steps to negotiate into the breakfast room. (8"
and then 9.5") The only way to the second level
(Guests bedrooms) is via the staircase. Assistance can
be given if required.
• As we are only a small bed and breakfast the
reception area is not manned 24 hours, however we have
a contact number 24 hours a day should guests have any
problems. We have an alarm bell which is situated next
to the fire bell on the guests bedroom level should
guests need our attention also.
• We have seating on ground level in the guests
lounge.
Public Areas - General (Internal)
• The reception/ guests lounge area is on the
same level - tiled floor leading to polished wooden
floor boards with rug over. The breakfast room is down
two quite deep steps. (8" then 7.5"). The
only access to guest’s bedrooms is via the staircase
which is carpeted, this does have a banister, assistance
can be given.
• Lighting in reception/hallway is dim due to
nature of building but the guests lounge and breakfast
room has large windows with plenty of natural light
as well as ceiling lights and side lamps
Public Areas - WC
• Teashop guests can use the toilet which is also
the shower room for one of the guest’s bedrooms.
This is accessible only via the staircase. There is
only one toilet and therefore is unisex.
• The fire alarm is situated on the second floor
and is manually operated, signs are clearly marked indicating
evacuation down the stair case and onto High Street
via the side passage way.
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Lounges,
Take Away & Cafe
• The breakfast room has plenty of natural light
having a full size shop front window, also overhead
ceiling lighting. We have 2 large tables to seat 4 and
2 small tables to seat 2. All tables are antique and
not uniform in size, are polished as are the chairs.
• We are non-smoking and do cater for dietary
requirements whenever possible. We are looking into
have a copy of the tea room menu and our guests room
folder in Braille
• We serve guests teas/coffees cakes and breakfasts.
Guests serve themselves to cereals, yogurts and juice
etc. Assistance can be given of course
Laundry
• N.A.
Shop
• As tearooms
Treatment room/s
• N.A.
Leisure Facilities
• N.A.
Outdoor Facilities
• N.A.
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting,
Clubs, Entertainment
• N.A.
Bedrooms
• Unfortunately Victoria House is not suitable
for wheelchair users as we do not have any ground level
bedrooms. However many guests who use walking sticks
have easily managed the first flight of stairs to the
guests bedrooms.
• In the event of an emergency guests are aware
of the fire bell (hand operated) also smoke detectors
situated in each bedroom, landing and public areas
• We have TVs in each room but until they are
updated do not have remotes or teletext
• This is a Victorian property with many of the
original features doors, flooring, fire places etc.
2 bedrooms have carpet, 2 have polished floorboards
with rugs over. Lighting is via main ceiling and each
bedroom has reading lamps to each bedside.
• We have one twin, one double, one king size
and one 3/4 bed, all are antique and therefore not uniform.
All bedrooms are situated on the first floor which is
only accessible via the staircase
• Each bedroom has a different colour scheme.
• "Blue room" cream walls with blue
curtains, cushions and bed cover with a blue rug over
the original polished floorboards.
• "Green room" dark green wallpapered
walls, carpeted with fireside rug. Green curtains, cushions
and bed cover.
• "Garden room" Beige/sand covered painted
walls, gold and cream curtains. Carpeted floor also
room size rug in multi colours.
• "Church room" Beige/sand covered painted
walls, cream and green curtains and blinds, cream and
multi coloured bed cover.
• Each room has a kettle - none of which are cordless.
• Each bed is furnished with non-allergic bedding,
non-smoking and pet free (other than blind/hearing dogs)
we are looking into providing Braille room information
folders.
• We can provide a small fridge for guests to
store drugs/insulin.
• Teas/coffees/water are available in each room
however we can supply soya, goats or fresh milk on request
Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or
Shared]
• 3 out of our 4 bedrooms are ensuite. Each bathroom
has tiled surfaces, provides a bath mat and/or non-slip
shower mat. They are all individually furnished, all
have completely tiled walls and floors.
• "Church room ensuite" corner shower
86cm by 86cm with a 24cm depth of step into it. Glass
panelled sliding doors. Tiled in white, with dark green/grey
floor tiles, green towels
• "Shower room (separate shower room exclusive
to the Blue Room) also toilet for tea shop users. Square
shower tray 72cm x 72cm with a depth to enter it of
18cm. Hinged glass paneled door. Tiled in grey and white
with contrasting deep red towels
• "Green room" ensuite bathroom. Corner
bath 130cm x 130cm with a depth to enter it of 54cm
Tiled in grey and white with contrasting deep red towels
• "Church room" shower ensuite. Tiled
in beige, a high step into small shower enclosure. Glass
panelled concertina door.
Self-Catering Kitchen
• N.A.
Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units
• N.A.
Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)
• n/a
Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat
• n/a
Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
• N.A.
Grounds and Gardens
• n/a
Additional Information
• I, the proprietor have attended welcome host
and welcome all courses which discussed issues concerning
guests with specific needs
Contact Information
• Address: Victoria House
48 High Street
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BX
• Telephone: 01694 723823
• Fax: n/a
• Email: victoriahouse@fsmail.net
• Website: www.bedandbreakfast-shropshire.co.uk
• Hours of operation: All year for bed and breakfast.
2pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday for Tea Rooms
• Emergency number: 07970 512670
• Local equipment hire companies: Red cross shop
hires out wheelchairs, motorised and manual also
Mayfair community centre
• Local public transport numbers: Ringaride 01694
720025
Arriva Midlands 0870 6082608
• Local accessible taxi numbers: 01694 722741
Mark Morris, Longmynd Limos
Future Plans
• To obtain menus and guests room folders in Braille.
(asap)
• To replace existing TVs with flat screens -
with remotes! within 12 months
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve
if you have any comments please phone 01694 723823 or
email victoriahouse@fsmail.net
Created on: 22/10/2007
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