Lovely afternoon tea and art gallery
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Date of visit: June 2021
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: dexterity or coordination and moving around.
Overall Rating
Good
We stopped off here on our way on holiday, to meet my parents for afternoon tea. There is a hotel and restaurant but we wanted to have a look at the little art gallery and sit somewhere pleasant and safe for a cuppa.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
Signage was a little lacking but we asked a member of staff and they were happy to help. The whole place is very pretty - lots of flowers along the edges of the paths. In places it is a little narrow though. Nice to see all the bees at work, but less fun having to run bare arms through them. The gallery is level entry and the tea rooms adjoin the gallery. It was easy enough to get around, plenty of room to manoeuvre. The main door was wide open to keep ventilation good, so it felt quite safe too. Plus we were the only people indoors. Most people were sitting outside. On the downside, the floor was not as clean as I'd like. My assistance dog has allergies and there were food crumbs everywhere. It was a bit of a nightmare trying to stop her eating off the floor as it was impossible to put her somewhere clean.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
We travelled by motorhome and the venue is just off a main road and the car park is quite big. We easily parked our 7m vehicle there. The car park is on a slight slope and there are good paths going down to the tea rooms and gallery.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
The toilets were across the courtyard and there was enough space to get a wheelchair plus dog between all the tables. The accessible toilet was clean and a good size.
Staff
Good
We didn't really speak to many staff but those we did were polite and helpful. I think they should brush the floor occasionally. As well as food, it was quite dusty, yet the tables were very clean, so it appears to be an oversight.
