Eaton Court is an Edwardian semi-detached house, set back from a fairly busy road in central Southampton. In the 60s the building was extended into the back garden and the gardens covered with tarmac to supply off-road car parking. If you have any questions about enjoying your stay with us, we hope the following will answer them. However, we hope to clarify any remaining points without invading your privacy, so please get in touch.

BEFORE YOU GET HERE

We contact customers by phone, post, email or fax and are on the lists of various accommodation booking agencies. Our website has photos of the guest house and links to MultiMap which shows our position and an aerial view of the area.

ARRIVAL

Someone is always in the building to answer the door and help with luggage. Our guests are asked to arrive before 22:30 or arrange to pick-up their keys. The Railway Station is a 7/8 minute walk away or quicker by taxi. The Coach Station is 12/15 minutes walk and involves a footbridge over the railway line, so probably not recommended if you have a lot of luggage. Car parking is usually available off-road on a first-come-first-served basis, so please let us know if you’d like us to guarantee you a space. Southampton taxis usually stop on the road which means walking up the gently sloping car park to the front door. However, taxis will come onto our drive if asked, especially if there is luggage. We are on a city bus route and other routes – for the General Hospital for example - are within 5 minutes walk.

GROUND FLOOR

There are two doors and two steps to get inside and we have a moveable ramp which can be used if required. All the rooms and corridors are carpeted and we have a comfortable guests’ lounge where guests and/or their friends can meet. The Dining Room is also on the ground floor. Tourist Information is found in the Hall.

ACCESS STATEMENT

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There are toilets on the first floor which visiting non-residents can use.

BEDROOMS

The first floor bedrooms are accessed by a staircase with a hand rail on each side. The corridors and stairs are lit 24 hours a day and we have an up to date fire alarm system with sensors in all rooms.

One bedroom has a strobe light fire alarm for those with poor hearing. The TV also has text for subtitles. The bathroom attached to the latter has grab rails and easy use taps.

We also have waterproof stools which can be used in a shower.

The second floor bedrooms are accessed by a steep staircase with a hand rail on one side only.

Our beds are made-up with synthetic duvets and a mixture of feather and synthetic pillows. We are happy to change to blankets or all-synthetic bedding if required. Bed boards can be supplied.

MORE INFORMATION

There are no ground floor bedrooms but we are happy to advise on local guest houses which do have.

We have a small portable ‘camping’ fridge which customers can borrow.

Vegetarians, vegans and others with specific dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Dogs accepted by arrangement but note that we do not have a garden.

All guests have a key to the front door and all bedrooms have locks.

No background music in any part of the building.

We have included as much detail as possible but are happy to discuss any aspect of staying at the Eaton Court.