Awards for Wheeldon Trees Farm
VISITENGLAND 4 STAR SELF-CATERING: VISITENGLAND GOLD AWARD: GREEN TOURISM GOLD : PD ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: MARK M2 PART-TIME WHEELCHAIR USERS: WALKERS, FAMILIES, CYCLISTS & PETS WELCOME
VisitEngland 4 Star Self-catering
All the national assessing bodies (VisitEngland*, VisitScotland, Visit Wales and the AA) now assess hotels and guest accommodation (including B&Bs) to the same criteria and award one to five stars. The star ratings reflect the overall quality of the experience. When choosing your accommodation look for the Quality Rose, the official marque of the Enjoy England national tourist board rating scheme.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.
VisitEngland Gold Award
Gold and silver awards are given to hotels and guest accommodation that provide exceptional quality in all areas but in particular in service and hospitality.
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Green Tourism Gold Award
Excellence in environmental practice
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VisitEngland Cyclists Welcome
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VisitEngland Walkers Welcome
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VisitEngland Families Welcome
The Families Welcome scheme will give families the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs. Simple criteria have been developed which consider the specific requirements of families with children.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.
VisitEngland Pets Welcome
The Welcome Pets scheme will give pet owners (dog, cat or bird owners) the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their and their pet's particular needs. Simple criteria have been developed which consider the specific requirements of owners and their pets.
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Part-time wheelchair users
Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those who may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps.
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Peak District Environmental Quality Mark
For the Peak District National Park?.for the environment?..for quality
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Peak District National Park Authority.
Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people. Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
- Parking for Single unit properties:
- Parking space provided
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Parking for Multiple unit properties:
- Designated parking space provided for guests with disabilities
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- Gravel
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
Access
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
- Toilet and bathroom
- One or more bedrooms
- Lounge
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Outdoor facilities
patio area
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
Kitchen
- Seating available in kitchen
Bed/ Bathrooms
- Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
- Bedrooms available with non-allergic bedding (ie non-feather pillows)
- Bathrooms available with:
- Separate shower unit
- Wet room
- Separate shower unit with support handrails available
- Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
- W.C. fitted with handrails available
- Taps in bathroom with lever handles available
- Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair user
General
- Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
Notes
See our webiste - http://www.wheeldontreesfarm.co.uk/derbyshire-peak-district-self-catering-accommodation/general-information/Access-Statements/sheldon.aspx