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Accessibility | Environment

Ashes Farm Environmental Statement

We recognise that we play an important role in protecting the environment for the future generations and to help protect the long-term sustainability of the Tourism Industry.

We have tried really hard to support the environment in running our own business. We have very much tried to support the end of plastic pollution campaign and #Plasticpromise

  • We have always used dispensers for shower gel, fresh milk in reusable flasks, reusable metal containers for Tea, Coffee and sugar and our homemade biscuits in reusable plastic containers to cut the amount of one-use plastic.

  • We have moved over to Glass bottles containing our own Ashes Farm water. Rather than plastic bottles. But if you would like a bottle of water, please let us know. We have to have these on standby if our own water supply fails for any reason.

  • We make our own Marmalade using recycled jars, we use jars of jam rather than single portions to cut the amount of plastic.

  • The house has energy efficient lighting and appliances throughout including guest room televisions, AAA washing machine and tumble drier.

  • We minimise the use of paper in the office and re-use and recycle all paper where possible.

  • Cleaning materials will be as environmentally friendly as possible, as we are on a septic tank. So please do not flush anything down to toilet apart from toilet tissue. 

  • We feed unused toast to the birds, and compost fruit waste

  • We reuse and recycle our paper, glass, plastic, card and tins

  • We have a compost bin for our compostable waste recycling up to 80% of our waste

 

You can also play your part while staying in our bed and breakfast.

  • Please ensure you turn off all lights and electrical equipment when leaving your room.

  • Close the window or leave on the latch if the heating is on. We only put the heating on when necessary, but if you are cold please let us know.

  • Respect the environment during your stay and while you are in the national park.

Please help us to support the environment!

Accessibility Guide


General Information
Ashes Farm is committed to ensuring an appropriate accommodation service to welcome every guest. Due to the age and layout of the house, we lack facilities for guests with severe mobility limitations. We welcome any enquiries from guests with disabilities so we can discuss their needs and all reasonable attempts will be made to meet these.

  • The fire alarm is audible only

  • Emergency information can be communicated verbally on request

  • The nearest train station is at Ribblehead, 1 mile from Ashes Farm. Guest collection can be arranged

  • The nearest bus service is 2 miles from Ashes Farm. Guest collection can be arranged

  • A list of local taxis is available

  • Assistance with luggage is available

  • Rooms have remote TV control

  • Rooms have tea-making facilities with cordless kettles

  • Rooms have raised wall sockets as well as skirting level

  • Our breakfast menu and guest information can be communicated verbally on request

  • A variety of dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notification

  • People with nut allergies should be aware that we do use nuts in the kitchen

  • People allergic to dog fur should be aware that there are family pets on the premises

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Access to the main house

  • Plenty of parking available with a limestone gravel surface

  • Access down from the car park is a very steep tarmac slope

  • Private access to the ground floor room is down 5 steps

  • Access to the private outdoor seating area is also down these 5 steps

  • Access has one step up to the ground floor room

  • The ground floor entrance and breakfast room are level throughout

 

Access to Ingleborough View Cottage 

  • Plenty of parking available with a limestone gravel surface

  • Access from the car park is up a set of steps or via small steps around the other side

  • Front door access is via a set of steps

  • The ground floor entrance and kitchen are level throughout 

  • Bedroom 1 is up a set of stairs

  • Bedroom 2 and bathroom are down 2 steps. 

 

Access to Lodge 1 – The Warren

  • Parking is available with a limestone gravel surface

  • Access from the car park is up a set of steps with a handrail

  • Front door access is a step over threshold

  • The ground floor only throughout 

 

Access to Lodge 2 – The Hive

  • Parking is available with a limestone gravel surface

  • Access from the car park is on the same level

  • Front door access is a step over threshold

  • The ground floor only throughout 

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