Overview

I visited a new cafe, Tuppenhurst Barn, for coffee. It is an out of the way cafe, hence quiet. Disabled access is great, there is a large carpark just outside the entrance. There seemed to be no purposely marked disabled spaces but the surface was easy to wheel on. Once inside you turned right into the Barn, there was a very gentle slope to negotiate and pick a table. I stayed in my chair, which pulled nicely up to the table. After coffee and a scone (very nice) I went to investigate. The floor is wooden and no trouble self propelling, the big widow at the end looks out to more of the farm and there is a door leading to the outer seating area. I wheeled back to the entrance (needed a bit of help up the slope) and leaped into the toilet. No problems there, plenty of room for the chair, grab rails, the red emergency cord hung freely to the ground and there were clean hand towels for visitors as well as being very clean. Alas no hoist and you have to share with babies but never mind. I also found out that being a bed and breakfast the have suitable accommodation for a disabled guest, with a wet room as well. It is very handy for anyone visiting The National Memorial and needing a stay.

Transport & Parking

Disabled spaces would give it 5 stars.

Access

Toilets

The disabled toilet was immaculate. No problems there, plenty of room for the chair, grab rails, the red emergency cord hung freely to the ground and there were clean hand towels for visitors as well as being very clean. Alas no hoist and you have to share with babies but never mind, which would give it 5 stars.

Staff

Anything else you wish to tell us?

I also found out that being a bed and breakfast the have suitable accommodation for a disabled guest, with a wet room as well. It is very handy for anyone visiting The National Memorial Arboretum and needing a stay.

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