Disability Access Statement
Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn
Corris
Machynlleth
Powys
SY20 9RD
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The premises comprise an accommodation section on 3 floors and
a single storey bar area. The building dates back to the 16th century
and is situated on a main road (A487) between Machynlleth and Dolgellau.
We welcome people with disabilities and every effort will be made
to accommodate the requirements of people with disabilities, within
the limits of a 350 year old building on a restricted site between
a 30 foot high cliff and a main road.
Facilities & access
Main road situation. Car parking is on opposite side of road to
the building and traffic is sometimes quite fast moving. The speed
limit is notionally 30 miles per hour and there are no traffic calming
measures.
Bar area: ramp access to door, but small step over doorway. Moveable
seating and bar games (pool, darts, etc.) area here.
Further step to bar servery area and toilets (narrow door).
Narrow doorway from here to residential section.
Front door to residential section from main road, with two small
steps and safety barrier.
Ground floor kitchen, dining room and lounge, all on level ground
with no steps and with wide doorways.
Back entrance through gate leads to uneven area with access to
drying room. Passage here quite narrow. The building is built very
close to a cliff face and the rear area can be very wet after rain
and as all the area is slate can be very slippery.
Stairs lead off from front door.
One flight stairs to 3 bedrooms (2 ensuite. 1 with small bathroom
with shower, hand basin & toilet the other is larger). Further
bathroom with shower, sink, toilet which is quite large).
Further flight of stairs to remaining 3 bedrooms and bathroom -
similar dimensions to first floor. On this landing - a small step
at each end to access bedrooms. One of which is close to the stairwell.
Due to the age of the premises some floors are uneven, although
all areas have fitted carpets.
Access (by steps and narrow door ways) is limited and assistance
may be needed.
Notices can be printed in large print for visually impaired visitors.
There are bright gold visual strips on edges of steps in bar area
and on top landing to indicate change of level.
The premises are well lit throughout with fire alarms, smoke detectors
and emergency 'fail safe' emergency lighting units in each room.
The premises are close to the road so audible road noise is common
during busy periods. However the walls are very thick and the rear
of the property is well sheltered from road noise and would be more
suitable for people with auditory impairment.
The bar area can be noisy at times.
Payphone for use by guests on the premises.
Mobile phone reception varies. Vodaphone having best service in
area.
Nearest town - Machynlleth (5 miles). Bus & train stations here.
Bus stop immediately outside the bunkhouse.
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