After doing our research, we decided to book the accessible room at Hartlebury. I'm disabled and needed a walk in shower with grab rails. On booking, we were asked to phone reception and ask for the accessible room on the ground floor, which we did. However, the bathroom was equipped with a bath, albeit with grab rails, but not what we asked for. The lady on reception was so kind and helpful and gave me a step stool to get into the bath. I couldn't use the stool either and on reflection, the receptionist agreed that it wasn't safe. She showed me a safer way to access the bath, so I could then use the shower. Unfortunately I omitted to look at the toilet until I needed to use it and it was so tall, that I couldn't get up onto it without help. It was way taller than a wheelchair, so sliding over would have been impossible. I eventually asked the receptionist if there was a different room with a normal height toilet we could change to. She swopped us over with no hassle at all, apologising for not having a fully accessible room for us. The other problem had been with the bed, it was too low and too close to the wall for a wheelchair user, but I managed somewhat. The new room was much better set out with a higher bed. I've given 4 stars as we didn't get initially a fully accessible room, but the service and help from the staff was excellent and they made our 2 day stay much more pleasant and comfortable. Thank you ladies, you deserve a gold star each of you! The rooms were clean, fresh, warm and stocked well with toiletries, towels and refreshments. The bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed a good quiet night's sleep. Free parking too, set well back from the road.
번역