Access Statement

Tewinbury Farm Hotel is located close to the village of Tewin and the neighbouring town of Welwyn Garden City.

We have 45 bedrooms and 9 meeting rooms across two floors.

Our nearest railway station is Welwyn North Station, approximately a 4-minute drive (1.8 miles) from the hotel. For accessibility queries at the station, please contact 0345 0264 700.

We recommend A1 Taxis, a local company with accessible taxis in their fleet. Advance booking is advisable: 01727 866 666.

For any questions or specific requirements, please contact us on 01438 717 793 or reservations@tewinbury.co.uk.

• We have 1 accessible parking space to the left of reception and 2 check-in spaces directly in front of the building.

• Our 2 accessible bedrooms each have an accessible parking space directly outside.

• There are 4 car parks on site, with accessible spaces close to all venues.

• Many ground-floor bedrooms have parking immediately outside.

Our reception is open 24 hours a day.

We have two entrances to reception:

• One with a small step

• One step-free

We do not have luggage porters, but assistance is available on request.

If you require help during an emergency evacuation, please inform a member of the reception team at or before check-in.

• Reception and guest lounge are on the ground floor of the main Farmhouse.

• Space allows easy manoeuvring of pushchairs and wheelchairs.

• Seating includes sofas, chairs, and a mix of high and low tables.

• Flooring is wooden.

• All areas are well lit.

• There is no TV in this area.

• Check-in is at the main reception desk, or in the guest lounge upon request.

• 26 ground-floor bedrooms, including 3 accessible bedrooms

• 10 first-floor bedrooms in the main hotel (stair access only; no lift)

• 2 ground floor lodges

• 8 ground floor huts with 2 steps

Bedroom details:

• Accessible superior room: king-sized bed, 40” wide entrance door

• Accessible deluxe room: super king-sized bed (or 2 singles on request), 37” wide entrance door

• Bed height: 23” to top of mattress

• Furniture can be rearranged or removed on request.

• LED lighting throughout; additional lighting available.

• Feather-free bedding on request

• Bedroom doors are marked by name (not in braille or raised format).

• Accessible bedrooms include bath, wet room shower, toilet, and sink, all equipped with grab rails, shower seat, and toilet frame.

• Flat access from bedroom, well-lit with wall and ceiling lights.

• Red emergency cord linked to reception.

• Shower and taps use a turn mechanism.

• Accessible toilets are available in all event venues and the Granary Kitchen and Terrace Bar.

• There is no accessible toilet in the reception building due to its layout.

• Corridors are well lit (wall lights and ceiling spotlights).

• Flooring is wooden or carpeted depending on the area.

• Ground floor, step-free access, wooden flooring.

• Well lit during the day; lights dimmed in the evening.

• Granary Kitchen Bar has two entrances: one with a step, the other with a ramp and power-assisted door.

• Outdoor terrace is level with no steps.

• Space for wheelchairs/pushchairs; furniture can be moved.

• Room service available 24 hours (limited menu 9:30pm–7am).

• Menus can be read aloud by staff.

• Table service or buffet assistance available.

• We accommodate dietary requests; please notify us in advance where possible.

• 9 meeting rooms: 6 ground floor, 3 first floor.

• Lift access to first-floor meeting rooms.

• Flooring is wooden; areas are well lit with ceiling spotlights and natural light.

• Accessible toilets available in all venues.

• Assistance dogs are welcome at no extra charge. Food/water bowls and dog beds can be provided in bedrooms.

• Nearest hospital (non-A&E): New QEII Hospital, Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ

• Nearest hospital (A&E): Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB

• Free Wi-Fi throughout.

• Staff receive regular training, including disability awareness, mental health awareness, and first aid.

• Evacuation points: Stable Garden and Meadow Barn car park.