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The Firs Guesthouse is located at the top of the bank in Runswick Bay, offering Bed & Breakfast over ground floor and first floor en-suite accommodation. We are also pet friendly so you can bring you furry companions on holiday with you!

All rooms include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a sofa or easy chairs to relax in, a radio or iPod docking station and free WiFi.

The Firs offers off road private parking and our ground floor double rooms have been purposely built for mobility access and have wet room en-suites complete with grab rails and shower seats if needed. We have also installed electric vehicle charging points available for guest use at an extra charge.

The Firs is licensed to serve alcohol with the consumption of an evening meal at our Seafood Restaurant, The Runswick Bay Catch, where we serve as local fresh fish and seafood. All dishes on our menu are cooked to order using fresh local produce, this means we can cater to all dietary requirements.

Runswick Bay is situated within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and has recently being designated as a marine park as well. This astounding position offers the quietness of a quaint old fashioned fishing village with a beautiful sandy bay which is ideal for beachcombing, fossil finding, and cliff top walks.

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Booking Details:

Arrival Date:: Sun , 11th June 2023
Departure Date:: Mon , 12th June 2023
No. of Nights:: 1

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 12

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Deluxe King	£137.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Double	£104.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Family 3	£137.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
King Size	£121.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Single	£77.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Twin	£104.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Facilities

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from age 5

Facilities

Property Facilities

Dogs Accepted
Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement

Facilities

Property Facilities

WiFi or internet access

Facilities

Room/Unit Facilities

Ground floor bedroom

Facilities

Parking

Private parking

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled facilities
Part-time wheelchair users

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled facilities
Elderly and less mobile
Part-time wheelchair users

Booking & Payment Details

Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

Packed lunches provided
Restaurant open to non-residents
Special diets available
Unlicensed
Vegetarian diet available

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from age 5

Heating Facilities

Central heating

Laundry Facilities

Ironing facilities

Leisure Facilities

Games room onsite
Golf available (onsite or nearby)

Parking

Private parking

Property Facilities

Dogs Accepted
Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Lounge for residents' use
Telephone (public)
Television available
Totally non-smoking
WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

DVD player
Ground floor bedroom
Hairdryer
Radio
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Telephone
Television

Site Features

Garden

Property Facilities: Double

Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Bath
Four poster bed
Ground floor bedroom
King-sized bed
Shower
Elderly and less mobile
Independent wheelchair users
Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Family 3

Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Four poster bed
Ground floor bedroom
Shower
Elderly and less mobile
Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: King Size

Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Bath
Four poster bed
King-sized bed
Shower

Property Facilities: Single

Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Bath
Four poster bed
Ground floor bedroom
King-sized bed
Shower
Spa bath
Elderly and less mobile
Part-time wheelchair users

Property Facilities: Twin

Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Ground floor bedroom
Shower
Elderly and less mobile
Independent wheelchair users
Part-time wheelchair users

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

By Road:Take right turn off A171, 8 miles north of Whitby. At T-junction opposite village pub turn left, property is then 150yds on the right.By Public Transport:Bus service 4 hourly Whitby to Middlesborough; Middlesborough to Whitby.

Access Information

Hotels & B&Bs Self Assessment

Accessibility NotesAccess Statement For The Firs Guesthouse Introduction The Firs is a large stone-built detached property situated at the top of the bank in the picturesque coastal village of Runswick Bay. A family run guesthouse offering Dinner, Bed & Breakfast with various room accommodation sizes on the ground floor and first floor levels. All rooms are en-suite and 4 ground floorrooms have wet room en-suites suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility difficulties. We aim to make your stay with us as enjoyable and as comfortable as we can and will try to assist you in any way we can in order to achieve this objective. Pre-Arrival • Enquiries can be made over the internet via our website or by phone, e-mail and fax. • Bookings are taken via e-mail, phone or post and confirmations are sent via post, this includes a map and detailed directions of how to find us. The web site also provides a locator map which can be enlarged to any size. • Runswick Bay has an hourly bus service from Whitby which takes approximately 30 mins and Middlesbrough which by bus is 1hour 20 mins. • Accessible taxi services are available in the area. • Mobility scooters are available to hire from the local business centre in Staithes which is situated on the gateway car park and other equipment is available in Whitby. Arrival & Car Parking Facilities • The Firs has a level tarmac parking area at the front of the house with marked spaces for 10 Vehicles • 2 Disabled parking spaces are to the side of the house and are signed. • Ramp access from the front and from the side. • Side access is suggested for wheelchair users. This ramp has a turning circle at the top and bottom and ramp access directly into the building. • Further car parking spaces are available around the well and gateways. • The car parking is clearly lit on an evening. • Assistance is on hand for baggage and luggage. Main Entrance & Reception • The main entrance has both steps and ramp access with handrails. • On check-in arrival all guests are given keys to the side door. • The front main entrance has double doors which are only open when reception is manned 8.30am - 2.00pm, 4.00pm - 9.00pm.and access is gained through ringing the lighted door bell. • Seating is available in the reception area whilst checking in or out. • All guests are given a tour of the public rooms, explanations of facilities offered and meal times and are then escorted to their room. • The whole of the ground floor is level and all doors are wide enough for wheelchair access. • Contrast colours are used for walls, door and skirting. Public Areas - General (Internal) • All public areas are on the ground floor. • Floor coverings are predominately carpet however the lounge and dinning room have wooden surround floors with large rugs. • Lighting in public areas can be altered in the evenings but during the day large windows supply natural light. • All doors are wooden fire doors fitted with automatic closers and have a combination of yale and mortice locks. • Emergency lighting with illuminated signs are fitted in the public areas, corridors and stairs to the first floor. Public Areas - WC • Gents and Ladies toilets are situated to the side of reception on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible. Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Lounges, Take Away & Cafe • All meals are served in the dinning room and meal times are explained at check-in and are also available in large print within the guest information pack placed in each room. • Tables and seating are all moveable and 'carver' chairs are available for people who need extra support or lift. • Table sizes and style vary and all tables are able to accommodate wheelchair seating. • Breakfast menus are printed on large Arial print format whilst dinner menu is written on blackboards. Staff are always available at meal times to help with understanding the menu, if needed. • All diets can be catered for, we use wherever possible local fresh produce and therefore can accommodate any kind of allergy or special diet... Shop • Not available in Runswick Bay the nearest Post office and General store is 1 mile in Hinderwell. Outdoor Facilities • Large terrace with outdoor furniture ramped access onto York stone flags. • Well lit on a night Bedrooms • There are 11 letting rooms, 6 on the ground floor and 5 on the first floor. • There are 4 ground floor rooms (1 Twin and 3 Double) with wet room en-suite suitable for wheelchair users or mobility difficulties. The two other ground floor (I triple and 1 Double ) rooms are suitable for those with mobility difficulties, whilst the first floor rooms (2 family, 1 triple, 1 double and 1 Twin) are accessed by one flight of stairs to a half landing then 4 steps to the main corridor. All rooms have hospitality trays, a TV, radio/alarm clock, hairdryer, direct dial telephone system with a 24 hours emergency in house contact number, Mobile alarm bell is available on request. All phones, TVs and plug points are of accessible height. All rooms are thermostacilly controlled from within the room and all have 'kick' emergency windows. All bedding and soft furnishings are non-allergenic anti allergy. All rooms have seating whether this be sofas or arm chairs. All bedrooms are non-smoking. Pets are allowed in some rooms. Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared] • All rooms are en-suite the larger family rooms have a full bath and shower en-suite, triples have hip bath with shower or shower and double or twins have shower en-suites. All flooring within the en-suites is either non-slip tiling or non-slip linoleum. All doors open out of the bathroom and lighting switches are on the out side. There are no internal locks on the inside of the family en-suites. The wet room en-suites are equipped with grab rails next to the toilet and within the shower area. Showers are electric and are controlled by the user. Wet room taps are lever and shower seats are available on request. Additional Information • All our staff are trained in first aid and we have on site permanently an emergency first aid instructor. • Key members of staff are trained in manual handling. • Key members of staff also hold health and hygiene certificates and have completed welcome line. • Fridge space is available for medication • We have a full fire alarm system, extinguishers and procedures of evacuation if needed. • Hours of operation: April -Nov • Emergency number: In House ext 333 We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve if you have any comments please phone or email.

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance

Route from the parking area to the entrance:

Has a ramp

Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is

Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc

Entrance

Bell at main entrance

Entrance well lit

Ramp to entrance

Handrail by ramp

Steps to the main entrance

Handrail by steps

Number of steps to entrance4

Public Areas

Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings

Good contrast between the floor and wall

Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:

Entrance to reception

Lounge

One or more bedrooms

Dining

Good contrast between the floor and walls

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift

Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:

Additive free

Gluten free (coeliac)

Lactose free (dairy free)

Low potassium

Low sodium

Nut free

Organic

Sugar free (diabetic)

Vegan

Vegetarian

Menus available in large print (14pt and over)

Bedrooms

Bath with support handrails available

Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair users

Bathrooms available with:

Bath

Bath with shower

Separate shower unit

Wet room

Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest

Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available

Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair

Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available

Separate shower unit with support handrails available

WCs with handrails available

General

Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities

Proprietors/staff available 24-hours

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

The Firs

Type:Bed & Breakfast

Guest House

Hinderwell Lane, Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire, TS13 5HR

Website

Call direct on:

Tel01947 840433

Gradings

4 AA Stars Guest House

Awards

Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Membership Scheme Discover Yorkshire Coast – Silver Member 2021

Opening Times

Season (1 Apr 2023 - 30 Nov 2023)

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