Access Statement

Access Statement

Access Statement

for The White House, Little Bedwyn, Near Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3JP, United Kingdom.
Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all guests who stay with us. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific needs or questions, please telephone us to see how we might help.
Pre-Arrival
You can contact us by: • telephone: 01672 870321
• post: The White House, Little Bedwyn, Near Marlborough,
Wiltshire, SN8 3JP, United Kingdom.
• Skype to CJNicholl 01672 870321
Location: Little Bedwyn’s approximate location is indicated by the red arrow on the map below which also shows the main airports (Bristol, London Heathrow, Bournemouth and Southampton) nearest to The White House in Little Bedwyn:

Take a look at Google Earth map for a detailed map of Little Bedwyn itself and ‘zoom in’ to the maximum (+) size and click on ‘Map’. The White House is situated immediately to the left of the green arrowon the bank of the Canal.

Rail: The nearest railway stations are – Great Bedwyn, Hungerford, Newbury – each of which provides direct access to London (in the east) and the West Country (in the west). An up-to-date timetable is available in The White House reception.

Local bus service The bus stop is within 75 yards (68.5 metres) over the footbridge across the canal and railway. Regular services run to/from Marlborough and surrounding villages.
Taxis: There are several reliable local taxi services, including ranks in the Marlborough and Hungerford. We recommend ‘Direct Cars – 01488 681182
Bicyles: We are able to offer secure bike storage.

Directions for our guests travelling by car are as follows:

From the London direction - M4 to Junction 14, Hungerford turn-off:

Follow the signs to Hungerford (A338).

At T-junction turn right onto A4 towards Marlborough.

Go though and out of Hungerford, still on the A4.

At the Wiltshire county boundary sign just before the village of Froxfield, turn left signposted to Little Bedwyn.

On passing the Little Bedwyn sign and entering the village, you will come to a long, high red brick wall on your left ending in a house on your left, a farmyard on your right and, immediately, a very sharp left turn – on the apex of which is a right turn into a ‘No Through Road’.

Turn right* and, after about 50 yards, where the road ends on the bank of the canal, you will see a footbridge crossing the canal and railway line.

The entrance gate to ‘The White House’ is immediately on your left.

Turn into the driveway and we will show you where to park.

Welcome to The White House!

*Do not listen to your SatNav at this junction. It tells you to go left up the road to ’The Harrow’ (restaurant). Ignore it and turn right towards the canal and railway!

or…

From the Bristol directionM4 to Junction 15, Marlborough turn-off:

Follow signs to Marlborough (A346).

Enter Marlborough down a long hill until you reach a mini-roundabout.

Take first exit, continuing on the A346 and signposted to Hungerford (A4).

After 400 yards, at next mini-roundabout, take first exit signposted to Hungerford (A4).

Exit Marlborough up long hill and continue through part of the Savernake Forest.

After 3.6 miles, fork right, signposted to Great Bedwyn and Great Bedwyn Station.

Continue through more of the Savernake Forest.

After 1.3 miles at crossroads, turn right following signs to Great Bedwyn

After 0.7 miles enter Great Bedwyn down a short hill (about 200 yards).

At ‘The Three Tuns’ Pub (on your left), turn left, signposted Little Bedwyn.

(If you reach ‘The Cross Keys’ pub, you’ve gone too far. Turn round and look for The Three Tuns).

Continue out of Great Bedwyn along this narrow road passing one left turn (to Chisbury).

Bear right at next fork in the road and continue for 300 yards until you see theLittle Bedwyn village sign

…but do not go down the road into the main part of the village.

Instead, bear right, across the railway and the canal, signposted to Bagshot.

The road then immediately bends sharply to the left and you are facing a large red-brick house (The Manor).

Bear left and sharp left again down a ‘No Through Road’*.

After about 50 yards, where the road ends on the bank of the canal, you will see a footbridge crossing the canal and railway line.

The entrance gate to ‘The White House’ is immediately on your left.

Turn into the driveway and we will show you where to park.

Welcome to The White House!

*Do not listen to your SatNav at this junction. It tells you to go right, up the road to ’The Harrow’ (restaurant). Ignore it and turn left towards the canal and railway!

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• We have two car parking areas. One is adjacent to the main road (gates kept closed) that can take two vehicles: the other is passed the front door in front of the wall\at the top of the drive. There is also a parking bay just outside the gates. Both car parks are level and gravelled.
• We can assist with luggage. The area by the front door and the external entrance from the road are lit at night.
Main Entrance & Reception
• The front door has a single 4 inch (10cm) step up from the gravelled drive. The front door itself is 3ft (92cm) wide leading to a small lobby (a room into which the main entrance door opens) which, in turn, has another door ( 4 inches / 10cm) leading in to the carpeted entrance hall. A central table serves as a registration desk while, on a side table, a large selection of brochures are available for our guests.
Public Areas – Stairway, Conservatory/Breakfast Room
• A 33 inch (84cm) wide door leads from the Reception to the Stairs. At the bottom of the stairs is another door (32 inches / 84cm) through the kitchen and into the Conservatory which also serves as an attractive Breakfast Room. From the Breakfast Room there is an emergency exit onto a gravelled path leading the road.
Public Areas – Sitting Room
• The Reception Room also gives access to Guests’ Sitting Room – large comfortable room with an open log fire (when appropriate), sofa and chairs, TV / DVD, a substantial library, piano and games which are all available for the guests’ use.
• Guests are offered a self-service complimentary drink of their own choice each evening.
Public Areas – general…
• The house has an approved fire alarm system.
• The house has free wireless internet.
• Breakfast can also be served in the Reception/Dining Room on the ground floor.
• Please let us know if you if you have any special dietary requirements. We are always happy to discuss how we might meet your needs and let you know of any special dishes that are available.
• Wherever practical, we use local and organic produce. We make our own marmalade – “Granny Molly’s Orange Preserve”.
• Guests are offered a self-service complimentary drink of their own choice each evening.
• Daily papers are provided each day for reading at breakfast and transferred to the Sitting Room for use in the evening.
Laundry
• Not available except by special request in advance
Shop
• There are no shops in Little Bedwyn. The nearest general store, bakery and post office can be found in Great Bedwyn which is approximately 1½ miles (1.6 km) away.
Treatment room/s
• Not available but details of medical services/surgery and other health facilities are provided in each room.
Leisure Facilities
• Not available but there are three leisure centres within a 5-mile radius.
Outdoor / Garden Facilities
• Guests are welcome to use the garden, seating and barbeque facilities providing the latter is supervised by a responsible adult who is prepared to taken full responsibility.
• The White House garden adjoins the tow path of the Kennet & Avon Canal which offers several attractive walks and cycle routes.
• Because of the potential dangers of water children need to be supervised at all times when outdoors.
Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting, Clubs, Entertainment
• Not available
Bedrooms
• There are two guest bedrooms – one at the rear of the house which faces onto the adjoining lawns. The second bedroom faces The White House’s front garden, canal and railway. Both bedrooms are approximately 180 square feet in size with en suite double-sized shower, wash basin and toilet, wardrobe, bedside tables, radio alarm clocks, TV/DVD and a range ‘essentials’ and cosmetics. Both have fitted carpets in the bedrooms, the bathrooms being bathroom-standard wooden flooring.
• Guests who may be concerned by passing trains at night may be reassured by the following‘TripAdviser’ testimonial:

I’ve slept in both of the rooms, and prefer the one on the higher level. It faces the railway line, but I simply stop noticing the trains within a few minutes of being there.”
Please see our website for a more complete list of testimonials.
• Bedrooms can be a double or a twin – both with king-sized, top-of-the-range mattresses.
• The staircase has one turn and 14 steps – 10 to the first bedroom and a further 4 to the top landing and the second bedroom.
• Stairs are 18cm high, 25cm deep & 71cm wide. It has a hand rail. All guests are advised that the bottom step of the staircase is deeper than the rest.
• The shower tray is 12cm high. A chair can be placed in the shower. The shower height is adjustable.
Self-Catering Kitchen
• Not available
Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units
• Not available
Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks)
• Not available
Boats – Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat
• Boats are available for hire from Devizes Marina or Newbury Marina.
Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.)
• There are many attractions in the local area and we have information, maps and guides in the Reception Room. We are happy to help you plan your itinerary. See our website for a multitude of things to de and see.
Grounds and Gardens
• See outdoor facilities
Additional Information
• We are a non smoking establishment but Guests may smoke in the garden providing this does not affect other Guests
• We welcome Guests with house-trained and well-behaved pets.
• We have a fire alarm system. In case of evacuation please notify us on your arrival if you need assistance because of hearing impairment or limited mobility.
• We are happy to store medicines in our fridge.
• Visit Britain has rated The White House as 4 star, Silver award.
Contact Information
• Address: The White House, Little Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3JP, UK.
• Telephone: +44 (0)1672 870321
• Email: whitehousebandb@btinternet.com
• Website: www.the-white-house-b-and-b.co.uk
• Hours of operation: Check in weekdays and weekends, 4.30pm
Check out 10.15am. At weekends and for guests staying two days or more, we can be a little more flexible so please discuss you requirements.
• Emergency number: 077755 81318
• Local taxi number: Direct Cars 01488 681182.
This access statement was first written in August 2008. It is currently being reviewed and updated to include more illustrations and useful facts.
We welcome your feedback to help us to continue to improve our service to our Guests and the Local Community.
If you have any comments please phone or email us.