Access Statement

Introduction

This tastefully converted 1838 Grade II listed Italian style villa, is set within a full acre of terraced gardens, and located in a quiet district close to the heart of the popular resort of Torquay on the English Riviera.

Vomero comprises of five spacious self catering apartments for up to five people. Upstairs apartments have their own private balconies and panoramic views across Torbay.

Vomero has an impressive history, Isambard Kingdom Brunel resided here in 1848 and the Emperor Haille Selassie lived here after Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in the Second World War.

Resident Proprietors Sean and Louise welcome you to Vomero and are always on hand to assist guests, if you have any questions regarding access please do contact us.

Pre-arrival

  • Please view our website where you will find room layouts and pictures of all the rooms
  • Any enquiries can be sent to us via: Contact Us or by email: holidays@vomero.co.uk
  • Bookings can be made directly via the website, www.vomero.co.uk
  • For our best rates it is always best to book direct as booking with external sites rates will always be higher. If you are still in your free cancellation period with an OTA we are happy for you to cancel with them and contact us to re-book direct ensuring you get the cheapest price for your stay.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Lower Warberry Road, 120 metres from the house but local buses to all local destinations can be found by Torquay Museum, or down by the harbour.
  • Torquay coach station is 1 mile away
  • Torquay train station is 1.5 miles away
  • We have a wheelchair ramp and other aides and equipment available on request, please ask when booking. Venezia is our most suitable apartment for wheelchair users and those less able.
  • Shopmobility can provide powered and unpowered wheelchairs and scooters from their premises in Lymington Road, Torquay. Call 01803 380982 to arrange equipment hire, customers are recommended to book in advance.
  • The Wheelchair Taxi Company has wheelchair accessible vehicles, contact 01803 644644
  • We are happy for guests to arrange online grocery deliveries for arrival and during their stay
  • This access statement is available on our website and can be provided upon request

Arrival and car parking Facilities

  • There is ample off road private on site parking, the car park is on level ground with level access to the house.
  • Guest parking within the Vomero car park is at their own risk and Vomero owners are not responsible for damage, accidents or incidents within the Vomero grounds and parking areas.
  • The main entrance to the house is less than 10 metres from the car parking, the entrance is 100cm wide and is reached via a porch area with a 3cm step and a 7cm step at the door. A ramp is available request for wheelchair access
  • There is lighting at the house entrance, front and rear car parking areas.

Main Entrance and reception

  • There is a RING door bell at the front door to contact the owners who will then meet the guests at the front door. The RING door bell does have the availability to record activity at the front entrance.
  • Having entered through the main door there is a reception hall with local information which is 230cm x 230cm in size which leads to the main house hallway via a 100cm wide door
  • The reception entance hall has many leaflets on local and regional attractions, taxi cards and Vomero Holiday Apartment business cards for you to take home

Public areas – Hall, stairs, landing, corridors etc

  • The main hallway is 230cm wide as is carpeted with a traditional short thread Axminster carpet
  • The Roma & Venezia Apartments entrance doors lead off from the hallway the doors being 86cm & 90cm wide respectively
  • The stairs leading to the first floor are located on the right side of the hallway. The stairs are carpeted with Axminster short thread carpet and are 17cm high and 150cm wide, the stairs are two tiered with a halfway landing 400cm x 150cm in size, the total number of steps is 24 and there is a substantial hand rail. The Napoli, Vomero and Genova apartments are located on the first floor

Public areas

  • Ground floor has a comfortable sofa
  • Upstairs landing has two comfortable chairs
  • There is free Wi-Fi throughout the house

Outdoor facilities

  • There are an acre of terraced gardens to explore, with a barbecue area with Outback gas barbecue and seating for dining, the garden has several seating areas, sun loungers.
  • Using the Vomero gardens is at the guests own risk and Vomero owners are not responsible for and accidents or incidents within the Vomero grounds or parking areas.

Bedrooms and sleeping areas 

  • Roma apartment located on the ground floor:- Entrance door is 86cm wide which leads into spacious living room with comfortable and firm 2 seater settee, dining table with chairs and 40″ smart TV. The bedroom door is 70cm wide, has a standard 4’6″ x 6’3″ double bed, with quality mattress, non feather pillows and duvets. There is not sufficient room for a wheelchair to move around the room. Please see attached room plans
  • Venezia apartment located on the ground floor:- Entrance door is 90cm wide leading into a spacious living room with sofa, an armchair, dining table with chairs, 40″ TV, and a standard 4’6″ x 6’3″ double bed, with quality mattress, non feather pillows and duvets. There is plenty of room for wheelchair access. The dressing room/luggage store has a 56cm door which also has standard single beds, one stored under the other on a trundle. By arrangement only if these two single beds are used there is a gap between beds of 58cm, with quality mattresses, non feather pillows and duvets. Please see attached room plans.
  • Napoli apartment located on the first floor:- Entrance door is 150cm wide leading to hallway with a width of 90cm which then leads to a very spacious living area via an 80cm wide door, kitchen and dining area. The living room has a large corner sofa, there is a dining table and 4 chairs and 40″ smart TV. There is also a balcony accessed through 120cm doors with a 10cm step. The double bedroom door is 80cm wide, has a standard 4’6″ x 6’3″ double bed, with quality mattress, non feather pillows and duvets. The twin bedroom is accessed through a 90cm wide door and has two 3’0″ x 6’6″ twin single beds which can be joined to form a super king size bed if requested, with quality mattresses non feather pillows and duvets and with 40″ smart TV. Please see attached room plans.
  • Vomero apartment located on the first floor:- Entrance door is 90cm wide leading to a very spacious living room with sofa, tub chair, footstool, dining table with chairs, 50″ smart TV and a 5’0″ x 6’6″ king size bed, with quality mattress, non feather pillows and duvets. The dressing room door is 70cm wide. There is a 100cm door leading with a 6cm step to a large balcony. Please see attached room plans.
  • Genova apartment located on the first floor:- Entrance door is 80cm wide leading to hallway with a width of 90cm which then leads to a very spacious living area via an 80cm wide door, kitchen and dining area. The living room has a large corner sofa, there is a dining table with seating for 4-5 and 40″ smart TV.  There is also a balcony accessed through 120cm doors with a 10cm step. The double bedroom door is 80cm wide, has a standard 4’6″ x 6’3″ double bed, with quality mattress, non feather pillows and duvets. The twin bedroom is accessed through a 90cm wide door and has two 3’0″ x 6’6″ twin single beds which can be joined to form a super king size bed if requested, with quality mattresses non feather pillows and duvets and with 32″ smart TV. The dressing room/luggage store has a 80cm wide door and which also has a 2’6″ x 6’3″ small single bed, suitable only for a child, with quality mattress, non feather pillows and duvet. Please see attached room plans.  

Bathroom, shower-room and WC

  • Roma apartment:- The small shower room and toilet is reached through a 52cm wide sliding door, the shower has a step of 23cm, folding door is 60cm wide and shower cubicle is 80cm x 80cm. The toilet seat is 44cm high with space of 26cm to the left and 12cm to the right.
  • Venezia apartment:- The toilet and shower room is reached through a 74cm wide door, the shower has a step of 10cm, and is a 90cm x 90cm quadrant shower cubicle. There is a sink which is 80cm tall, the toilet seat is 44cm high, raised toilet seat available, with space of 20cm to the left and 20cm to the right.
  • Napoli apartment:- There are two toilets and shower rooms each leading from the bedrooms. The double bedroom has a toilet entrance door 58cm wide the shower has a step of 22cm, folding door is 72cm wide and shower cubicle is 80cm x 86cm. The toilet seat is 44cm high with space of 22cm to the left and 30cm to the right. The twin bedroom has a toilet entrance door 52cm wide the shower has a step of 25cm, folding door is 72cm wide and shower cubicle is 86cm x 86cm. The toilet seat is 44cm high with space of 34cm to the left and 20cm to the right.
  • Vomero apartment:- the toilet and shower room is reached through a 60cm wide door, the shower has a step of 15cm, it has a shower door entrance is 70cm and the shower cubicle is 90cm x 80cm. The toilet seat is 44cm high with space of 18cm to the left and 36cm to the right.
  • Genova apartment:- There are two toilets and shower room, the first is entered from the main corridor,  the toilet and shower room is reached through a 56cm wide door, the shower has a step of 10cm, the shower is a 90cm x 90cm quadrant shower cubicle. The toilet seat is 44cm high with space of 38cm to the left and 15cm to the right. The second toilet is located off the twin bedroom, the toilet and shower room is reached through a 60cm wide door with a 10cm step, the shower has a step of 15cm , with folding door and the shower cubicle is 75cm x 75cm. The toilet seat is 42cm high with space of 23cm to the left and 25cm to the right. 

Grounds and gardens

  • The acre of garden is terraced providing 3 separate flat grassed areas separated by flower borders, shrubs and mature trees
  • There are two access points to the gardens. One is via 3 sets of stone steps the other via a short concrete ramp and then a long sloping gravel path. The slope and path are wide enough for a wheel chair but care must be taken due to severity of slope on the gravel path
  • The lower grassed area is suitable for garden games
  • There are seating areas with chairs, tables and sun loungers throughout the gardens
  • There are 2 small shallow ponds on the lower grassed area to the left
  • Using the Vomero gardens is at the guests own risk and Vomero owners are not responsible for and accidents or incidents within the Vomero grounds or parking areas.

Additional information

  • Mobility aids available free of charge including raised toilet seat, shower seat, wall grab rails and shower mats
  • We can only accept an aid assistance dog in downstairs Venezia, which has direct garden access
  • We have available a toaster for sole use by Coeliac sufferers 
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the house
  • No Smoking policy in all communal areas, apartments and rooms
  • Located in quiet conservation area

Address:
Vomero Holiday Apartments
Stitchill Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 1PZ

Telephone: 07738093879 / 01803 302056

Email: holidays@vomero.co.uk

Website: www.vomero.co.uk

Hours of operation: Open all year

Emergency number: 01803 302056

Local equipment hire companies:
Shopmobility – 01803 380982

Local public transport numbers:
Stagecoach – 01803 664500
Torbay ring and ride – 01803 201000
First Great Western Rail – 0845 7413775
South West Trains – 0845 6050440
Virgin Trains – 08457 443366

Local accessible taxi numbers:
Torbay Cab Company – 01803 292292 / 01803 213521
The Wheelchair Taxi Company – 01803 644644

Contact telephone and email address

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please email holidays@vomero.co.uk or call 07738093879 / 01803 302056