Accessibility Statement
Our statement aims to accurately describe the facilities and services, we offer to all our diners. The Bell Inn is a 16th Century inn. There are some factors to it where there is an on going challenge in complying with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Due to the age and layout of the building, installing an elevator has not been possible. Therefore, unfortunately our guest accommodation located above the main pub can only be accessed via an external walkway and 9 steps. There are 3 steps down to the Dovecot bedroom, there is a handrail on the right. The room itself has 3 carpeted steps from the living room up to the bedroom. The ceiling height is restricted. In the bedroom
The valley room is on the same level as entering the accommodation. The valley has a beam running through the bedroom which does require some individuals to duck.
The loft apartment has uneven flooring and is reached via 11 carpeted steps into the kitchen area.
The Bell Inn is located in the village of Selsley and is 1 mile form the town of Stroud. For directions on how to reach us, please visit the Find Us page on this website.
Alternatively view us on Google Maps. Some satnav systems take you to the wrong location. If using a satnav please do check it is taking you to Bell Lane and if not use an alternative postcode of GL5 5JZ
Pre-Arrival
Reservations can be made by email, telephone or in person. On booking a table or accommodation we will ask if there are any dietary requirements or allergies.
If you have any concerns please mention this at the time of booking and we will do everything we can to ensure your perfect visit.
Arrival – Car Parking
Free parking is available to the rear of the Pub and there is free street parking up the hill.
It is possible to drop off and collect guests at the front door should anyone prefer not to walk from and to the car park.
We have a designated disabled parking space at the front of the pub which permits a flat entrance to the front door. Taxis always drop off and collect from the front of the pub.
The pub is defined by three public areas The Bar, Upper Bar and Private dining and the Garden room. An alternative route to access all areas, with no need for steps is available.
The front door opens inwards and has a clear width of 78 cm and a small step of 6.5cm. The lounge bar area and the dining area are accessed via the front entrance. The wooden floor throughout is wheel chair friendly and the table and chairs can be arranged to accommodate wheel chairs or walking aids. To access the upper bar and dining area there is here is one small slope leading to the dining area, which is carpeted throughout.
There is bright natural light in the public areas. The lights in the dining areas are on dimmer switches.
In our garden room we have acoustic panels to reduce interference for those wearing hearing aids.
Outdoor facilities
To the front and side of the Bell is a tarmacked sun terrace with wooden picnic benches.
Additional information
If you require any assistance during your stay please speak to a member of staff.
Customer Toilets
All facilities are on the ground floor and although there is not a specific wheelchair accessible toilet, this has not proved to be a problem with previous guests. The door clearance is 72 cm and 60cm. It is possible to move throughout the entire restaurant without the need to negotiate any steps.
There is adequate space between tables to allow a wheelchair to be placed at the table. The clear height under the tables ranges from 67cm.
The Garden room offers the most light is illuminated with a mixture of traditional style light fittings, dimmed lighting and safety fuel table lamps.
Menus and Wine List
Our menus and wine list are available on our website, and our updated on a daily basis. Large print copies are available on request at the time of dining. We print on grey paper to assist those people with difficulties reading black print on white paper.
Disability awareness forms part of our staff induction training and staff are encouraged to provide assistance to customers with differing mobility requirements, visual impairment or hearing difficulties. All of the team will happily assist with making menu and wine choices if you wish. Special dietary needs can be catered for on request. We are able to adapt most dishes to accommodate a specific request such as: gluten free, dairy free, all food intolerances, and vegetarian or pescatarian diners. Most things are possible, if we know in advance.
In the kitchen we do use ingredients that may contain the 14 notifiable allergens – cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soya beans, milk, nuts, celery, sesame, sulphites, lupin and molluscs.
We have tried to be accurate and include as much information as possible within this statement. If you feel we have omitted something or you wish to make a suggestion, please let us know.
We look forward to welcoming you.
If you have any queries or require any assistance please do not hesitate to get in touch. Telephone 01453 753801 or email info@thebellinnsellsey.com