Awards for Southwaite Green Farm
VISITENGLAND 5 STAR SELF-CATERING CBEN BRONZE, GREEN TOURISM GOLD VISITENGLAND GOLD AWARD PETS WELCOME M1 ELDERLY AND LESS MOBILE M2 PART-TIME WHEELCHAIR USERS
VisitEngland 5 Star Self-catering
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.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.
VisitEngland Gold Award
Gold and silver awards are given to hotels and guest accommodation that provide exceptional quality in all areas but in particular in service and hospitality.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.
Green Tourism Gold Award
Excellence in environmental practice
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Green Tourism Business Scheme.
VisitEngland Pets Welcome
The Welcome Pets scheme will give pet owners (dog, cat or bird owners) the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their and their pet's particular needs. Simple criteria have been developed which consider the specific requirements of owners and their pets.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.
Older and less mobile
Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but who would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.
Part-time wheelchair users
Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those who may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.
Cumbria Business Environment Network - Bronze Award
Free environmental advice, audits and awards to help businesses.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Cumbria Tourism.
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
- Parking for Multiple unit properties:
- Designated parking space provided for guests with disabilities
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Access
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
- Toilet and bathroom
- One or more bedrooms
- Lounge
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Outdoor facilities
private garden and terrace, landscaped grounds
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
Kitchen
- Sink taps have lever handles
- Seating available in kitchen
Bed/ Bathrooms
- Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
- Bedrooms available with non-allergic bedding (ie non-feather pillows)
- Bedrooms available with no fitted carpets
- Bathrooms available with:
- Separate shower unit
- Bath
- Wet room
- Separate shower unit with support handrails available
- Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
- W.C. fitted with handrails available
- Taps in bathroom with lever handles available
- Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair user
General
- Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
Notes
Emergency cord in all bathrooms