Access Statement
Access Statement for Kipps Backpackers |
| Introduction We are a 46 bedded hostel situated in the historic City of Canterbury offering private to dormitory rooms. The hostel is situated in a 120 year old Victorian House The hostel is situated over 2 floors. Pre-Arrival • The nearest Train Stations are Canterbury East and Canterbury West. Canterbury East is the closest station being only a 5 minute walk to the hostel. Please note Canterbury West is approx. 30 minute walk to the hostel as it is on the other side of town. • The Main Bus station is situated approx 10 minuite walk up hill to the hostel. The bus service to the Canterbury Hospital will drop you outside the hostel. • A Local taxi service has accessible taxis if required • The hostel details can be seen on our website www.kipps-hostel.com • You can contact the hostel by phone or email (Details below) Arrival & Car Parking Facilities • We have a small driveway which has 2 spaces for 2 cars. • There is ample on street parking available, with restrictions • No parking for coaches, please contact the hostel for coach parking in Canterbury • Please try to provide advance notice if assistance will be needed to move in from cars Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area • There are 5 steps leading up to the front door and a small step at the front door • Seating is available in the Lounge opposite reception • Payphone available with additional seating • A Pager system is in place outside reception to alert a member of staff 24 hours a day/ 7 days per week Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc • Good colour contrast to floor, walls and doorways throughout the building • Well lit corridors • Floor covering is carpet, vinyl and woodflooring • Wi-Fi throughout the hostel / Free internet PC available in the Lounge on the ground floor Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc • Level wheel chair access to lounge and dining room • Dining Room has 1 large wooden table - space is restrictive. Flooring is concrete tiles • The Lounge is a large space with large table with removable chairs. Flooring is wood flooring Public WCs • Ground Floor - 1 Bathroom - WC, Bath/Shower and sink (Non pedestal) - Limited space • 1st Floor - Staircase leads to 1st floor WC and seperate Shower. Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe • We do not have a Restaurant, just the self catering Kitchen • Meals can be provided on certain nights - please contact us for further information Laundry • A Laundry service is available from reception Shop • We have a small shop offering drinks and confectionary. We also have some tinned supplies and basic ammenities Treatment room/s • We do not have any treatment rooms Leisure Facilities • We do not offer any leisure facilities Outdoor Facilities • We do not have any outdoor facilities Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas GROUND FLOOR • 1 x5 Bedded Room - 2 Bunk Beds & 1 Single Bed. Wash Basin in the room. Shared Bathroom • 1x7 Bedded Room - 3 Bunk Beds & 1 High Single Bunk Bed. Small Ensuite Shower Room FIRST FLOOR Staircase to 1st floor and 2 steps leading up to these rooms • 2 Double Rooms/ 1 Triple Room and 2 Single Rooms - Wash Basins in all rooms - Shared WC and Shower Room • There are 3 steps leading up to these rooms from the staircase • 1x6 Bedded Room- 2 Bunk Beds/ 2 Single Beds/ Ensuite Bathroom • 1x8 Bedded Room - 4 Bunk Beds/ Ensuite Bathroom SECOND FLOOR Staircase to this floor • 1x8 Bedded Room -3 Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds - Large Ensuite Bathroom • Self-Catering Kitchen • Level wheel chair access to self catering kitchen • There are 2 free standing electric ovens and 1 hob. • There are 3 fridges and a microwave • All cutlery, utensils etc are supplied • The flooring is vinyl Grounds and Gardens • There are 5 steps leading from the dining room to the garden • The Garden is not level Additional Information • No pets or dogs • No Smoking • A Member of staff is always available on site, including at night (Pager system for emergencies) • Emergency Lighting and fire alarms fitted. We ensure that all guests are evacuated in the event of a fire or any emergency requiring evacuation • Evacuation Procedures shown in each bedroom, pictoral and written Address: Kipps Hostel 40 Nunnery Fields Canterbury Kent CT1 3JT Telephone: +44 (0) 1227786121 Email: kippshostel@gmail.com Website: www.kipps-hostel.com Hours of operation: Reception is open daily from 7.30am - 11pm Future Plans • There are no alterations planned • There are no proposed adjustments to services and facilities Contact Telephone and Email Address We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone 01227786121 or email kippshostel@gmail.com |
