Introduction
The Poplars is a very old property, the main part being over 300 years old. It is made up of 3 stone cottages along with a newer part to the rear in the outside Courtyard. It has been a hostelry for over 130 years. The stone walls are covered with Virginia Creeper which gives the outside character and stands out making us easy to find! The Poplars is an established business in Moulton and well known to the local community.
- There is a ground floor section of 4 rooms, called Courtyard or Ground Floor rooms, 3 of which have doors direct from the car park. These are our largest rooms, with larger en suites. Most of our guests with mobility difficulties find these rooms most suitable. There are steps in to these rooms and also in to the showers.
- There is no lift at The Poplars.
- In the main part of the building there are 7 rooms on the first floor, and 5 rooms on the second floor. The ceilings in the hallways are low on the second floor and some rooms have low eaves.
- The hotel is on a slight slope, with 4 steps down to the reception. The reception lounge, guest lounge and dining room are all on the ground floor.
- There are no ground floor public toilets.
- All our rooms are slightly different, with different measurements to the rooms and en suites, access to the first floor is via a wide staircase with handrails both sides. Access to the second floor is also via a wide staircase but with handrail on one side only.
- We can try to assist with luggage to both floors.
Pre-Arrival
We are in a village with a bus service into Northampton, Wellingborough and Kettering nearby. Northampton railway station is approximately 4 miles away, although there are plenty of taxis available either at the station or we can give phone numbers of the taxi companies we use regularly.
You can contact us by telephone or email. Please see the “Contact Information” section of this document for full details.
Arrival and Car Parking
- Check in is from 3pm to 9pm.
- If you have a disabled badge we can allocate a car parking space for you.
- We have a large free car park but it is used to capacity when we are full.
- The car parking surface is gravel.
Main Entrance
- There are 3 steps of 7”/18 cm down to the front door with a hand rail on one side.
- The front door is normally open, with a bell inside to get assistance if the office is closed.
- The main bell is outside the front door.
Guest Accommodation – Public Areas
The reception is inside the main door. There is a small reception lounge here with seating for check in and registration. The dining room leads off from the main reception. There is also a guest lounge with easy seating nearby.
- All the property is carpeted.
- There are no toilets on the ground floor, but 2 full bathrooms on the first floor.
Dining Room
Breakfast
Mon – Fri 7am – 8.30am
Sat & Sun 8am – 9.30am
Bank Holidays 8am – 9.30am
Dinner
Our evening Restaurant is no longer open.
Lounge Area
- The guest lounge has 2 soft sofas, plus 2 or 3 upright chairs with arms.
- Upright chairs without arms are available on request.
- There is a large TV with freeview channels.
- We do not have Sky Sports or movies.
Ground Floor Bedrooms
We have 5 ground floor rooms.
We would suggest that our Courtyard rooms 17, 18 & 19 are best suited to guests with minor mobility impairments.
There is a small step over the threshold of 5”/120mm, door width is 33”/75 cm. There are king sized beds in rooms 18 and 19. The en suite has a 8”/20mm step into the shower. There is also a toilet and wash basin. The showers have shower curtains. All the Courtyard rooms have basic support handles in the shower.
Rooms 16 & 17 have a double and single bed, the door access and en suite with the same measurements.
There is a further Ground floor room (room 22), with a king size bed, at the front of the property down 3 steps. The shower in this room is over a bath.
First & Second Floor Details:
- There is no lift.
- There are 7 bedrooms on the first floor and 5 bedrooms on the second floor.
- Four rooms on the first floor have washbasin within the rooms and share 2 bathrooms.
- There are 13 steps to the first floor with a hand rail.
- These rooms are up 4 small steps.
- The shower rooms/toilets are along the corridor.
- There is also an additional toilet.
- All bedrooms (except four rooms as above) have en suites, consisting of shower, WC and washbasin.
- There are 3 further rooms on the first floor, 2 doubles and one single en suite room.
- There are 5 rooms on the second floor, but the second floor is not really suitable for guests with access disabilities. These rooms are smaller in size.
- All rooms have a hair dryer. Tea, coffee, biscuits and complimentary mineral bottled water is provided in all rooms.
- Our beds are normally made with duvets, with a throw/runner provided for decoration. There are blankets and extra pillows in every room. More can be provided if required.
- There is a wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table and an upright chair in each room.
- There is a folder in each bedroom which contains information of emergency contacts, plus general information.
Gardens
We have a patio area, located half way up the car park, with wooden furniture. In the summer there are also umbrellas for shade. There are 3 steps up to the patio. The car park is gravel, so not suitable for wheelchairs, or guests with walking difficulties.
Additional Information
- A new fire alarm system was installed in 2007. A fire risk assessment was completed in 2007 in accordance with government guidelines. Our risk assessment is updated regularly with any relevant changes.
- We do accept dogs but only in one room. Bookings should be made direct with the hotel to discuss the availability of the dog friendly room. There is a charge of £5 per night for dogs.
- Smoking – We are a non smoking hotel.
Smoking, Vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited in ALL inside areas of the hotel. For smokers there is an ashtray outside the property, also 2 tables with chairs on a garden patio halfway up the car park where smoking is also allowed. - We have one small fridge which can be provided in guest bedrooms, we can not keep any guest items in our fridges.
- Mobile phone reception is weak in some areas. A stronger signal can be received outside and near the windows. Wifi is available in all areas free of charge.
Local Information
There is a Co-op store in the village which opens at 7am every morning until 10pm, 7 days a week.
There are 2 pubs in the village which provide meals. The Telegraph has a restaurant within the pub offering lunches and evening meals.
The Artichoke serves traditional type food, steaks, chicken, pasta etc.
Other pubs in the village within walking distance, The Cardigan Arms.
Local equipment hire: Hearing, Health & Mobility Ltd, tel: 0845 478 5325
Stagecoach, bus service: 01604 676060
Taxi: Mayfair 01604 638888
Contact Information
Susan Henderson (Proprietor)
The Poplars
33 Cross Street
Moulton
Northampton
NN3 7RZ
Telephone: 01604 643 983
Email: info@thepoplarsmoulton.com
Website: www.thepoplarsmoulton.com
We open all year with a limited service over the Christmas and New Year Period.
