Awards for Cottage Lodge

AA 5 YELLOW STAR BED & BREAKFAST, GREEN LEAF TOURISM SCHEME, NEW FOREST MARQUE, NEW FOREST BREAKFAST & WELCOME TO EXCELLENCE. NF TOURISM ASSOC AA BREAKFAST

AA 5 Highly Commended Yellow Star Bed & Breakfast

From large luxury hotels to snug country inns, the Top Hotels are our best hotels in the country. They are selected from each of the star-rating levels for their exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from AA.

Green Leaf Tourism Scheme

Green Leaf Tourism Scheme ? This New Forest tourism business is taking important steps to a more sustainable future. By choosing a Green Leaf business, you are playing your part in reducing your Carbon Footprint, supporting New Forest wildlife, and distinctive New Forest culture and communities.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Green Leaf Tourism Scheme.

Welcome To Excellence

Good customer service is key to growing a competitive business

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Welcome To Excellence.

AA Breakfast Award

For guest accommodation, the eggcup and pie symbols indicate a very special breakfast or dinner, with an emphasis on freshly prepared local ingredients.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from AA.

New Forest Tourism Association

New Forest Tourism Association was formed in 1989 to work in partnership with New Forest District Council to promote the New Forest as a quality year-round holiday and business destination. Today, NFTA works closely with both the New Forest District Council, National Park Authority Forestry Commission to both promote and market the New Forest as one of the premier tourism destinations within the UK.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from New Forest Tourism Association.

New Forest Marque

The development of the New Forest Marque® means that people can choose food and goods which have been grown, reared, caught, brewed or produced in the New Forest area. It allows local producers to market their produce under a collective and easily identifiable New Forest symbol, whilst at the same time reassuring consumers about the traceability of the food they buy.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from The New Forest.

New Forest Breakfast

The 'New Forest Breakfast' was developed to encourage stronger links between small tourism businesses and local producers in the New Forest. Research in the past undertaken by Tourism South East had shown that B&B's and small hotels were interested in using local produce in their business but did not know enough about where to source the produce, nor do they find in practical to get produce from a number of different outlets.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from The New Forest.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people.  Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Yes
    Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Yes
    Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
  • Yes
    Gravel
  • Yes
    Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • Route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Yes
    Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Yes
    Entrance well lit
  • Yes
    Bell at main entrance

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
  • Yes
    Entrance to reception
  • Yes
    One or more bedrooms
  • Yes
    Lounge
  • Yes
    Good contrast between the floor and wall

Dining

  • Yes
    Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
  • Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
  • Yes
    Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Yes
    Gluten free (coeliac)
  • Yes
    Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Yes
    Low potassium
  • Yes
    Low sodium
  • Yes
    Nut free
  • Yes
    Additive free
  • Yes
    Vegetarian
  • Yes
    Vegan

Bedrooms

  • Yes
    Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
  • Yes
    Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
  • Yes
    Bedroom without fitted carpets available
  • Bathrooms available with:
  • Yes
    Separate shower unit
  • Yes
    Bath with shower
  • Yes
    Bath
  • Yes
    Wet room
  • Yes
    Separate shower unit with support handrails available
  • Yes
    Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
  • Yes
    WCs with handrails available
  • Yes
    Bedrooms available with emergency call systems such as flashing lights (if fire alarm is activated)
  • Yes
    Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair

General

  • Yes
    Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
  • Yes
    Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
  • Yes
    Staff have had disability awareness training

Notes

  • The building was constructed in 1650 from reclaimed ships timbers - so it isn't perfect. We are delighted to welcome wheelchair users but we find that guests who have a little mobility find that they are more comfortable at Cottage Lodge. For guests with no mobiliity we suggest Our Bench at Lymington where hoists and specialised equipment is available.