Introduction

We endeavour to cater for the needs of all of our visitors in our home based on a four bed roomed Bed and Breakfast.

The following statement is a summary of our provision. If there are any specific questions, please contact us and we will do our utmost to help.

Please note that due to the age of the house (c1749) and there being no downstairs bedrooms or lifts the house may not be suitable for all potential visitors.

Pre-Arrival

1. We can be contacted via the phone 07776 257286 or on email at ros@isleestate.co.uk.
2. Breakfast menus can be provided in large print if required. The breakfast menu is explained on arrival, so if there are any queries we will be able to deal with these then.
3. Please inform us of any requests or special dietary needs when booking.
4. A copy of this access statement can be sent via post, if required.
5. The main town is Shrewsbury and the town centre is about four miles from the Isle. 
6. If arriving by canoe there is a 300 yard walk from the River Severn.

Arrival and Parking facilities

1. At the bottom of the drive there is a sign saying ‘Isle Estate’ and a further B&B sign on the railings below the house. Detailed directions will be sent via email on booking.
2. There is ample parking to the front of the house.
3. From the car parking area there is level access to the front door.
4. On the centre of the door there is a push button bell.
5. In the evenings the front of the house, porch, hall, stairway and landings are lit.
6. Once in the house there is emergency lighting covering all avenues of escape.
7. Should any assistance be required to access our property please let us know.
8. We are non-smoking and dogs and horses can be catered for.

Main entrance and reception area

1. This is all on the level.
2. The hall has a tiled floor.
3. There are no loop systems or background music in the house.
4. If required a pad/pen could be provided on arrival.
5. Seating is available in the hall by way of chairs.
6. All guests are personally shown to their rooms by one or other of the owners, which covers a short familiarisation tour and safety brief.
7. The front door is half glass and 106 cm in width.
8. There are no lifts to the first floor or hand or grab rails in the hall.

Public areas – Guest sitting room and staircase

1. The guest sitting room has a manual leaf door 88 cm wide as does the breakfast room which is 87 cm wide.
2. The property has a full fire alarm but no disabled access call buttons.
3. Both guest sitting room and the breakfast room are on the ground floor.
4. The sitting room is carpeted and the breakfast room has wooden floors with a large rug (not thick pile).
5. There are no public phones or other provisions, such as induction loops.
6. There is a staircase to the first floor 90 cm wide, ten steps, a half landing and six further steps. The stairs are carpeted.
7. In addition to the emergency lights the hall is well lit with two switches operating the lights, one for the hall and one for the stairs. The Hall itself is spacious.
8. There are no special baby changing facilities.

Public areas – wc- ground floor

The wc is under the stairs.

Breakfast room

The table is 4.5m long and 1.5m wide, with an under space of 62 cm. There are ten chairs at the table.

Local Shop

There is a local at the end of the lane or a slightly larger Co-op two miles from the house. We hold a supply of postage stamps, for your convenience. On booking directions and information will be sent via email.

Laundry

Service washes and drying can be arranged, by prior arrangement.

Outdoor facilities

1. The gardens surround the house and guests are welcome to use them.
2. There is also a pool in the walled garden which is gated and can be used with prior permission. Children must be supervised at all times – see room folder for information.
3. Guests are welcome to walk over the entire estate and are reminded it is a working farm and to watch out for machinery or stock. If in doubt ask.

Bedrooms

1. The first floor bedrooms are not suitable for wheelchair users.
2. The fire alarm is audible only. The owners will alert all guests/visitors in the event of a fire.
3. The TVs/DVD in the rooms have remote controls with small buttons.
4. There are no disability provisions fitted or additional hearing loops.
5. The flooring is fully carpeted.
6. There is ceiling lighting in each bedroom. All of the lights are low energy.
7. There are two double bedded rooms, the ‘White Room’ and the ‘Pink Room’.
8. Guest information can be printed in large font by prior arrangement.
9. There are no steps on the first floor.
10. There are tea and coffee facilities in the rooms.
11. There are no fridges in the rooms.
12. Walls are generally light in colour.
13. There is no room service for food in the bedrooms.
14. We have non-feather pillows available.
15. The property is non-smoking.

The Blue and White Room

A panelled room painted in white with an ensuite shower and bathroom with views over the Park to the front of the house. There is a Mahogany hanging cupboard, Oak desk and bedside tables. Access is by a door 79cm wide.

Bed is a Willow Brooke 5ft 6ins king size, height 2ft 6ins with individual controls to adjust the mattress position. 

Bathroom is wooden panelled painted white with a door 75cm wide. The floor is a slightly textured Oak effect lino.

Shower tray 83cm x 116cm with a door entry of 48cm and a mixer and single shower head.

The bath is 146cm x 54cm and 40cm deep with a tiled surround central mixer tap and shower attachment.

The WC is 43cm high and available space around is 25cm to left and 88cm cm to right. There is no seat adjuster, raiser or support rail.

There is a pull cord light switch.

The Pink Room

A room painted gentle yellow with an ensuite bathroom and views over the lake to the rear of the house. There is a fitted hanging cupboard, painted desk and bedside tables. Access is by a door 68cm wide.

Bed is a 5ft king size, height 2ft.

Bathroom is painted gentle yellow with a door 76cm wide. The floor is a slightly textured pine effect lino.

The bath is 150cm x 56cm and 40cm deep with a tiled surround and an end mixer tap and shower attachment.

The WC is 43cm high and available space around is 46cm to left and 34cm cm to right. There is no seat adjuster, raiser or support rail.

There is a pull cord light switch.

The Purple Room

A room painted lilac purple with twin beds and a detached bathroom eight meters away down the corridor. It has views to the front of the house towards the Park and Georgian Dovecot. There is a free-standing hanging wardrobe with draws underneath and three bedside tables. Access is by a door 80cm in width.

There are two beds both singles and 3ft wide and 1ft and 10 inches high.

The bathroom is painted gentle yellow with an access door 75cm wide. The floor is a slightly textured pine effect lino.

The bath is 170cm x 70cm x 38cm deep with a tiled surround and an end mixer tap and shower attachment.

The WC is 42cm high and available apace around is 38cm to both left and right. There is no seat adjuster, raiser or support.

There is a pull cord light switch.

Swallow Room (family room)

The room is decorated in farrow and ball gentle green and features swallow wallpaper.

The principal bed is 6ft 6ins super king size, height 2ft 6ins with individual controls to adjust the mattress position.

There are two further beds both singles and 3ft wide and 1ft and 10 inches high.

Bathroom has a door 75cm wide. The floor is a slightly textured Oak effect lino.

Shower tray 83cm x 83cm with a door entry of 48cm and a mixer and single shower head.

The bath is free standing 146cm x 54cm and 40cm deep with a mixer tap and shower attachment.

The WC is 43cm high and available space around is 25cm to left and 88cm cm to right. There is no seat adjuster, raiser or support rail.

The light switch is located externally on the wall.

Additional Information

1. Make any special dietary requirements known at time of booking.
2. Assistance dogs, well behaved dogs and horses are welcome.
3. There is WIFI available and mobile telephone is dependent on server but generally adequate.
4. We use the front door in the need of evacuation and will alert residents personally if this is needed.
5. The property is entirely non-smoking – external ashtrays are provided upon request.
6. We can accept small items of food for storage in the dedicated B&B fridge by arrangement.
7. Wireless broadband network is available.
8. We are not licensed but guests are welcome to bring their own wines etc if they wish.

Contact Information

Address: The Isle, Isle Lane, Bicton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY3 8EE
Telephone: 07776 257286
Email: ros@isleestate.co.uk

Grid Reference: SJ 459164

Hours of Operation:
Arrivals 4 – 6.00 p.m. (please notify us if you are going to be later than 6.00 p.m.)
Departures by 10.15a.m. (other times by arrangement)

Updated 16/4/2025