The Dumfries Larder

msjay248

07 Nov 2019

4.5

4.5

A Cheese Lovers Paradise

Date of visit: November 2019

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

I use or have experience of: powerchair, walking aid, wheelchair

Overall Rating

Excellent

Pleasant shopping experience , accessible independent High Street Retailer. Fabulous choice of quality produce, they boast 50 cheeses in stock, as well as selection of Scottish gins, luxury coffees , teas etc, and my beloved Stornoway Blackpudding. Slight drawback in that it was a bit tight to manoeuvre the wheelchair in places, but owner was super helpful, and moved anything that was in my way.

Disabled Access In and Around

Excellent

Slight ramp to access, access button in place outside and inside the shop to enable door to open . Everything on the flat. As mentioned a bit tight in places to manoeuvre wheelchair, but owner happy to help. General layout of shop has improved from my last visit , and it is now more accessible to browse goods

Parking & Transport

Excellent

Situated on the pedestrianised High Street, but, several options for accessible car parking in the town centre, a few minutes walk away. Local buses stop a couple of minutes away, with seating in the pedestrianised are for a rest. It is permissible for local accessible taxi services to drop you off in the pedestrianised areas

Accessible Toilets

Not applicable as only a small shop

Staff

Excellent

The lady who owns the shop was really kind and helpful. Helped me with manoeuvring round the shop, and choosing goods.