At The Bath, Morecambe, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all our guests.

While our historic building presents certain challenges that prevent us from being fully wheelchair accessible, we are committed to making our services and facilities as accessible as possible. Our staff are always here to provide support and alternative solutions to ensure you have a comfortable visit.

We have written this access statement for all guests who wish to stay at The Bath Rooms or visit The Bath Tap, and is designed to give you the information you need to assess how effectively we can meet your needs.

We request that, when making an enquiry or booking, please inform us of any special requests, such as if you would prefer a room on the 1st floor. We will always strive to meet any personal requirements where possible.

Pre Arrival:
– You can contact us via telephone, email or the enquiry form on our website for any queries either before you book with us or before you arrive for your stay.
– We are located approximately 0.5 miles from Morecambe train station and bus station. The walk is mostly flat, with a 5 ft increase in elevation, and is estimated at a 3 minute walk. If you require a taxi, this can be booked in advance, please contact us for details.
– For guests arriving into Lancaster, there are direct trains to Morecambe running up to every 30 minutes during peak season. Alternatively, the 100 bus route can be boarded from Lancaster Bus Station and is 0.4 miles from Lancaster Train Station. This walk features a moderate hill with 81ft elevation gain and a 30ft elevation decrease, and is estimated as a 15 minute walk. The closest bus stops to us are located on Marine Road Central (Eric Morecambe Memorial stop) which is a 2 minute walk away or Morecambe Bus Station which is also a 2 minute walk away.

Arrival:
– There are 2 on street parking spaces outside the venue on Bath Street, these are free of charge public spaces and cannot be reserved prior to your arrival.
– For alternative parking options, there are several council car parks in the vicinity that offer 24 hour parking. The closest car parks with disabled spaces are West View Car Park, on West View Road – LA4 4AS (3 minute walk) and Old Station Car Park on Central Drive – LA4 4DW (5 minute walk)
– Entrance to the hotel is via the guest entrance doorway at the rear of the hotel, this is accessed via a flat concrete slabbed pathway and there is a single step to access through the doorway.
– The front entrance has 1 step and has a double set of doors which are propped open during The Bath Tap’s opening hours, there is then a secondary door which can also be propped open if required to facilitate entry to the building.

Checking In:
– Self-Check In options are readily available for all guests and you will automatically receive instructions at 2:30pm on the day of your arrival via the email address that was provided at the time of booking. If you require your check in instructions to be sent via an alternative source e.g. text message – please request this with the venue directly.
– Check In opens at 3pm daily.
– During The Bath Tap’s opening hours (Thursday 3pm – 8pm, Friday 12pm – 11pm, Saturday 12pm – 11pm and Sunday 12pm – 6pm) in-person check in available. In person check in can be carried out seated if required.

The Bath Tap:
– The Bath Tap is predominately on one level, with a small stage area that can be accessed via 2 steps and houses additional seating.
– The floor is level with a variation of wooden flooring and tiling around the bar.
– Moveable seating throughout. Please ask a member of staff if you require any assistance moving the furniture.
– A variation of seating: high stools with and without backs; chairs with backs and benches with backs. All seating is without arms.
– All drinks are served from the bar, but waiter service can be provided if required. Payment can also be processed at the table.
– There are 2 public WCs on the ground floor inside The Bath Tap with no steps to access and 2 doors for entry.
– There is no accessible toilet within the bar due to the structural footprint of the building.
– The fire alarm system is sonic and does not have flashing lights. In the event of a fire or if the alarms are triggered outside of a test period, please evacuate via the guest entrance doorway. Assistance can be provided if required when staff members are on site. The fire brigade is automatically called if the fire alarm is triggered outside of a test period.

The Bath Rooms:
– All rooms are accessible by stairs only, and are spread over 3 floors. There is no elevator on the premises.
– 5 rooms are located on the 1st floor (2 Classic Double rooms, 1 Cosy Double room, 1 Superior King Room and 1 Classic Twin room) Please contact the hotel directly if you require a room on the 1st floor – we will try our best to accommodate any special requests.
– All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms with corner shower cubicles. These are accessed by 2 doors that separate in the middle on roller hinges.
– All corridors are well lit and carpeted.
– All doors are regulation fire doors and are made from heavy wood to ensure they close and latch after use.

Additional Notes:
As a small independent hotel we are committed to providing exceptional levels of customer service. Whilst the physical limitations of the existing building may impose some constraints on what we are able to do, we fully intend to comply with current regulations and good practice procedures.
Unfortunately, due to the structural layout of the building and its location within a conservation area, it is impossible to make access to the hotel rooms accessible without stairs, in addition to the inclusion of a wheelchair accessible WC.
We understand that accessibility needs vary from person to person. If you have any specific concerns or require additional information about our facilities relating to the accessibility of The Bath, Morecambe, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone, on: 01524 481601, email: [email protected], via the contact form on our website, or of course in person and we will do our best to help.