Access & Information Statement
This access statement does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with access needs, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our guests/visitors.
The school house bed and breakfast was originally the headmaster dwelling of the old primary school.
It was originally built in 1876.
We have extensively restored and renovated the property to a five bedroom, eco friendly bed and breakfast.
We offer quality and comfort in a tranquil environment.
If you have any queries or require any assistance please phone 07748594599 or
Email info@oldschoolbandb.co.uk
Toilets – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All of the toilets are fed by rain water harvesting, the water may not always look crystal clear – this is normal.
All of the toilet waste goes to our bio-digestive sewerage tank.
Please DO NOT put anything down the toilets apart from toilet paper as it may be harmful to our eco system in the bio-digestive sewerage system.
Please use the bins provided for anything apart from toilet paper.
Pre-Arrival
The nearest bus stop is in Pencader village approx. 1/4 mile.
The nearest railway station is Carmarthen approx. 12 miles.
There are several local taxi companies; we can make bookings for you, if required.
When planning your journey by car or public transport simply enter your postcode and ours SA39 9BS
Car Parking and Arrival
Please advise us of your anticipated time of arrival, if you arrive after 8pm, your keys will be in the key storage box, located by the front entrance of the B & B. The key code will be emailed to you.
We have free on-site parking available in the school yard.
The school yard has designated parking bays.
The surface is permeable paving.
Welcome Area
Concrete path leading to front entrance.
The entrance is the front door of the old school B & B.
Please use the code sent to you to access you front door and room keys.
Entrance hall has original stone flagstones, which leads into the dining room.
The B & B is eco friendly; all of the rooms have under floor heating, the toilets water is from rain water harvesting, the heating and hot water is provided by a biomass pellet boiler and intelligent thermal store.
We have a log fire located in the dining room and solar photovoltaic panels on the roof which produce electricity.
We have free Wi-Fi throughout the property – the code is in the pack located in your room
We have free on-site parking in the school yard.
Bedrooms
We have five bedrooms, two on the ground floor and three on the first floor, accessible by a staircase.
All bedrooms have en-suite facilities.
Ground floor bedrooms & en-suites (rooms 1 & 2) have vintage floor tiles.
First floor bedrooms (3, 4 & 5) have carpeted floors, en-suites have vinyl
The stairs is fully carpeted.
En-suites
All en-suites have power showers with sliding doors, dual flush toilets, and wash hand basins with lever mono taps, illuminated mirrors with shaver sockets, fan, toiletries & a bin.
To turn the lights on the illuminated mirrors, please wave your hand either underneath the mirror or to the side.
Garden
We have a small front garden located in front of the B & B entrance.
Public Areas – Breakfast Room
The breakfast room is located on the ground floor, just off the entrance hallway.
The flooring is flagstones.
All dining room furniture is movable.
There is a log fire in the dining room.
Our breakfast ingredients for our continental breakfast are sourced locally.
Public Areas – Hall, Stairs, Landing & Corridors
Fire emergency panic alarms are located on the first floor landing, ground floor hallway & dining room.
There is Led lighting throughout the property.
The stairs is fully carpeted with a handrail on one side.
Additional Information & Safety
We have a class 1 emergency lighting and fire alarm system.
There are clearly marked fire exits.
All of our rooms have fire doors, smoke alarms & fire escape windows.
Fire emergency panic alarms are located on the first floor landing, ground floor hallway & dining room.
There are co2 & water fire extinguishers located in the hallway.
The old school B & B is a non-smoking building; however we do have a designated smoking point, which is outside by the double wooden gates.
Fire Alarm
We have a class 1 emergency lighting and fire alarm system.
In the event of the fire alarm sounding, please immediately leave the building and go to the fire assembly point which is off the property, through the gates and onto the lane at the front of the property.
Co2 & water fire extinguishers are located in the entrance hallway of the B & B
Contact Information
Address: Old School B & B, School House, Castle Road, Pencader, Carmarthenshire,
SA39 9BS
Telephone: 07748594599
Email:info@oldschoolbandb.co.uk
Website: https://oldschoolbandb.co.uk
Hours of Operation
Check out by 10.30am £20 surcharge for late check out
Self check in from 4pm