Awards for Balmer Lawn Hotel
AA 4 STAR HOTEL, AA 1 ROSETTE, NEW FOREST TOURISM ASSOCIATION, & WELCOME TO EXCELLENCE. BRAND NEW FOREST CARD
AA 4 Star Country House Hotel
Star ratings, from one to five, are used to assess the standard of the quality you can expect for hotels and bed & breakfast accommodation.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from AA.
AA 1 Rosette
Rosettes are awarded annually to AA inspected restaurants for the quality of their food. Most star-rated hotels have their own restaurants and we also inspect these. Not all restaurants receive an AA award, but will generally serve enjoyable food of a reasonable standard.
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.
Brand New Forest Card
Businesses offering an offer under the Brand New Forest Card Scheme.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Brand New Forest.
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.
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
- Designated parking for guests with disabilities
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
- Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Gravel
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Entrance well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
- Entrance to reception
- Public toilet
- One or more bedrooms
- Lounge
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Gym/leisure centre
- Good contrast between the floor and wall
- Baby changing facilities
Dining
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliac)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Bedrooms
- Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
- Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bathrooms available with:
- Bath with shower
- Bath with support handrails available
- WCs with handrails available
- Bathroom with emergency call system available
- Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
General
- Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Notes
We have 3 Standard Rooms with modified bathrooms- these have wider door frames for wheelchair users, emergency drawcords and handrails for bath and WC. <br /><br />We are able to cater for any special dietary requirements provided we have prior notice.<br /><br />Please contact reception on 01590 623116 for further details.