Green Tourism & Access Statement

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Here at the Forge we are committed to providing a good quality service whilst minimising the environmental impact of our activities.  
A symbol of this commitment is our membership of the Green Tourist Business Scheme. The scheme provides accreditation and encouragement for tourism businesses to reduce the environmental impact of their activities. By encouraging sustainable practises the scheme ensures the continued enjoyment of the environment around us for future generations. 
Some of the main steps we have taken to reduce our impact are: 

• Use of energy efficient lighting wherever possible 
• Use of e-mail to manage bookings 
• Use of energy efficient domestic appliances 
• Minimum use of packaged products 
• Recycling of plastics, glass & paper

We, the owners of The Forge, confirm our commitment to environmental improvement on these premises.

Other Accommodation providers supporting Green Tourism in our area.

Meadowbank House www.meadowbank-ascott.co.uk

Moat End www.moatend.co.uk

Mill House Hotel www.millhousehotel.co.uk

The Mill at Burford www.themillatburford.co.uk

Barley Park www.burford-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk

 

Access Statement

Introduction

We are a Family Bed and Breakfast in the Cotswold village of Churchill, we have five guest rooms and a lounge / dining room exclusively for guests' use.  We have one car park immediately in front the building , a second car park to the right hand side and a front garden with some furniture.  The house was constructed as a family dwelling and village forge and therefore does not offer any special facilities for those with a disability.  Wheelchair  access is not possible. 

Pre-Arrival 

• We are situated the centre of the village of Churchill on the B4450.  We are in a peaceful location.  A car is generally necessary.

• The nearest bus stop is  one hundred yards, however the service is quite limited

• The nearest Railway Station is two miles away in Kingham.

• Taxis are available but must be pre-booked.  We can provide details of several local firms.

• We have a very friendly dog in the house

• We cannot accommodate pets

• We can provide large-format printed information if required

• We have a website and can be contacted by email or telephone - our phone will divert to a mobile if we are away from the house.  Please refer to the 'Contact Information' 

 Arrival & Car Parking Facilities 

• Please advise on time of arrival if outside the hours of 16:00 and 19:00, we can usually have a room ready a little earlier or bags can be left with us and keys taken by prior arrangement

• We have our own 'off road' car parks with plenty of parking; one is a flat gravelled area. The other a sloping tarmac area The entrance door is just a few yards from either car park. Up a flight of five steps from the front, or along a gravel path from the side.

• Assistance with luggage is available

• The outside area is lit by automatic security lamps at night 

 Main Entrance & Reception 

• Please ring  the bell and wait for someone to answer the door

• There are two steps into our entrance hall. 

• The dining room and kitchen both lead off the hall and as do the stairs with handrail up to the first floor bedrooms 

 Public Areas - General (Internal) 

• The guest lounge / dining room leads off the hall.  There is one step down. The dining room is carpeted.

• Stairs with a handrail lead to the first floor rooms in the main house

• The house is centrally heated throughout

• We have a full Fire Certificate: fire extinguishers, detectors, alarms and fire doors are fitted throughout.  There is a Fire Notice in each room 

 Public Areas - WC 

• There is no additional public WC.  All rooms have their own bathroom 

 Restaurant / Dining Room  & Lounge. 

• Breakfast is served in the dining room between 08:00 and 09:30 (or earlier by prior arrangement)

• Cereals, Fruit, Juice, Yoghurt, Coffee & Condiments are self-service with the remainder of the breakfast being waitress service

• The lounge can be used by guests for relaxation at any time .

• There are sofas, local information and magazines.

• We believe this area should be a refuge from television and music so there is no television in the lounge. 

 Laundry

 • There is a self-service laundrette in Moreton-in-Marsh and one in Bourton-on-the-Water which will also provide a full laundry and dry cleaning service.

• There is an iron and iron board available on request

• We ask that guests do not wash or dry laundry in our rooms as it damages surfaces and causes a damp atmosphere which is not good for those with allergies 

 Bedrooms 

• The rooms in the main house are all on the first floor.  They are all en-suite

• Tea and Coffee is provided. Each room has a television and a hairdryer

• In order to be helpful to those with allergies all our bedding is feather-free.  We use duvets rather than wool blankets  

 Bathrooms 

• All of our rooms are en-suite. 

• All bathrooms  are carpeted.  Most have shower above the bath and one room has walk in shower but no bath.

• All baths have a non-slip rubber mat

• There are no provisions or aids for disability

• All have large mirrors with light and shaver point 

 Grounds and Gardens

 • A flat lawned garden and patio are available for guests' use; these are immediately outside the front door.  We have some garden tables and chairs 

 Additional Information 

• Full Fire Certification.

• Free wireless access is available in the throughout the house

• Pets are not allowed

• A fridge for guests' use is available on request 

 Contact Information 

• Address:  The Forge, Church Road, Chuhill, Chipping Norton, Oxfodshire OX7 6NJ

• Telephone:  +44 (01608) 658173

• Email:  rushbrooke@theforge.co.uk

• Website:  www.cotswolds-accommodation.com

• Hours of operation:  Open all year with some days off for breaks