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Improved accessibility at Peak Edge Hotel

Improving access to Red Lion Restaurant

A stunning property built in the 18th Century but still thriving in the 21st Century so we need to keep on our journey to improve accessibility for all. We have successfully improved accessibility to both Peak Edge Hotel and Red Lion Restaurant – with dedicated parking, accessible rooms, wide corridors, lifts and access ramps the the rear of the property – but we have always struggled to integrate the Hotel with the Restaurant, without involving having to venture outside or ask for assistance with a ramp.

Trying to make such an old property more accessible has been a real challenge.

So our owner Steve Perez reached out to Access Lifts in late 2023 as we were looking to improve disabled access between the Hotel and the Red Lion Restaurant. The main obstacle being the tight constraints of the stone built corridors leading up to the restaurant with no space for a conventional platform lift. Therefore the only viable solution was our Hidden Platform Lift. 

This new Hidden Platform Lift allows the corridor and steps leading up to the entrance to be used as normal when the lift is in its resting position but the lift features an on platform handrail with controls to allow the restaurant and hotel guests to move between the two levels. The lift has been supplied with remote control key fobs for use by members of staff too if any guests want assistance.

The lift has been neatly finished with wooden floorboards to match the surrounding floor and steps and is already in use.  To make things even simpler, we have ordered all the signage, which should be delivered and fitted within the next few weeks.

Steve was committed to this investment to improve accessibility for our guests, “we knew we needed a better solution to provide easier access, particularly between the hotel and the bar and restaurant and it took some time to find the right solution and it is part of an ongoing journey”.

Steve added “A coaching inn in 1788 was never designed for modern usage or to modern standards and we continue to invest to improve accessibility whilst maintaining the character and history of the place. Visitors will have seen the original stone with 1788 engraved in it in the bar and they love the original features.”

Talking about our history…

“We need to keep modernising and providing the best quality and standards for all our guests,” added Steve, “but the history is definitely part of our charm. When you are next in, take a look at our photo wall with all the old images on it.  There’s a great shot of what the Walton Suite used to look like and we’ve recently discovered some bills from the 1970’s which really show how times have changed.”

To read more about our history read Our Story.

Accessibility Peak Edge Hidden Platform Lift, when not in use
Accessibility at Peak Edge Hidden Platform Lift, when in use
Walton Suite Walton Suite, a blast from the past
Red Lion Bar, as it used to be

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Peak Edge Hotel
Red Lion Restaurant

Darley Road
Stone Edge
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S45 0LW

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