Access Statement

INTRODUCTION

No. 4 Golden Bay Mansions is situated in a quiet part of Hugh Town, overlooking Town Beach on St. Marys. St Marys is the largest of the islands that make up the lsles of Scilly. The proprietors are committed to ensuring that the needs of all their guests are met at all times. They will make sure that guests have the most enjoyable and comfortable stay possible. However, the flat is situated on the first floor and therefore not suitable for wheelchair users, or anyone who has difficulty in negotiating stairs.

 

PRE-ARRIVAL 

  • lf arriving by boat, the distance from the St Mary's quay to No. 4 Golden Bay Mansions is approximately 500 metres (5,45 yards) and is a level walk. For a small fee, island carriers will deliver your bags from the quay to No. 4 Golden Bay Mansions soon after your arrival- (On the day of departure and on request, the carriers will collect your luggage on the morning of your sailing).
  • A shuttle bus or taxi is available to bring you from the airport and will either drop you at the door, or to a drop-off point some 200 metres (220 yards) away.
  • The main shopping area is approximately 100 metres (110 yards) away.

 

ARRIVAL 

  • To ensure your accommodation is ready, we have a check-in time of 2pm. If you do arrive earlier, you are very welcome to leave your bags in the stairwell of Golden Bay Mansions and come back later. Please ask us if you require assistance with your luggage.
  • The flat will be unlocked and the keys will be on the table in the entrance area upon your arrival. Please leave the keys on the table again upon your departure. Thank you.
  • Guests of 4 Golden Bay Mansions are able to contact the proprietors at any time during their stay at the property.

 

ACCOMMODATION 

The main entrance door to Golden Bay Mansions is 83cm (32.5”) wide. There is a step leading to the main entrance which is 15cm (6”) high from ground level. There are 14 stairs leading to the entrance door of 4 Golden Bay Mansions with a handrail both sides. The steps are 22cm (8.5”) high. There is a doorbell situated to the right hand side of the entrance door to 4 Golden Bay 1.4m (5'.5”) from the floor.

The small entrance hallway has a further entrance 84cm (33") wide. It has fitted shelves and storage cupboard to the right and fitted coat hooks to the left. There are various cleaning materials stored in the fitted cupboard, a torch, an iron, sewing kit and shoe cleaning equipment. The entire flat is carpeted (short pile) - excluding the kitchen and bathroom.

There is a large table with information pack and a double seat situated in the entrance lobby area. The dining room and lounge are open plan with a window seat 53cm (21”) high and 282cm (111”) in length. There are two sofas with coffee table and wide screen TV in the lounge area. In the dining area there is a dining table that seats four people. The table has an underneath height of 63 cm (25”) with the surface being 80cm (31.5") x 150cm (59"). The chair seats are 36cm (14”) high from the floor. There is a sideboard which contains tablemats, table cloths and a selection of games. There is also a further freestanding unit with music centre on top.

We do ask that guests show consideration at all times for others during their stay with us, especially in terms of volume of the television and music centre.

The kitchen is accessed from the main hallway. The door is 74cm (29”) wide. The kitchen is fully fitted with all modern appliances including, dishwasher, washing machine, cooker, hob, microwave, fridge and freezer. There is a toaster, an electric kettle and a waste bin under the sink unit. Also supplied is a selection of utensils, cooking pots and pans, crockery, glasses, cutlery and cleaning products.

The bathroom is accessed from the main hallway. The entrance door is 67cm (26.5”) wide. The step up to the double shower is 28cm (11”) high and the shower door is 48cm (19”) wide. The WC is 25cm (15”) high. There is a fitted washbasin with surrounding fitted units and a heated towel rail. The floor is covered with a washable vinyl material.

The double bedroom is accessed from the main hallway. The door entrance is 75cm (29.5”) wide. The double bedroom is fitted with overhead and bedside units, a double wardrobe, chest of drawers and a chair. The floor is carpeted.

The twin bedroom is accessed from the main hallway. The entrance door is 81cm (32") wide. The bedroom has two single beds, a fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers, a chair and a single unit in between the two beds. The floor is carpeted.

4 Golden Bay Mansions, Hugh Town, St.Marys, Isles of Scilly. Telephone: 01720 422510
Email: 
goldenbay@selfcateringinscilly.co.uk