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THE BOAR’S HEAD INN-A COUNTRY RESORT at UVA
434-296-2181                                  Toll-Free: 800-476-1988
200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA  22903                                    Fax: 434-972-6019                        www.boarsheadinn.com

DIRECTIONS: I-64 take Exit 118B and follow signs.  From Rte 29 go to Rte 250 and West 3 miles. (Rte 250 W, Charlottesville, VA 22903)

Experience the relaxing comfort of first-class accommodations while nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Situated on a picturesque 573-acre estate, our 170 guest rooms and suites create an inviting retreat in tune with the natural rhythms of our Southern heritage. The sports & fitness center offers state-of-the-art equipment and world-class tennis facilities. Our golf course, Birdwood, provides 18 championship holes over spectacular vistas and challenging terrain, and our spa features luxurious treatments to soothe and rejuvenating your spirit. The Old Mill Room, the only restaurant in Virginia to have retained AAA's Four-Diamond designation for the past 22 years, showcases the finest dining in the area. The Boar's Head, a AAA Four Diamond Award winner, is owned and operated by the University of Virginia Foundation.

PARKING:  24 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
6 on side of Inn; 1 at 600 and 700 building; 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces at Inn Store, Ednam building has 1;  Pavilion has 5; Boar’s Head Sports Club has 7 wheelchair accessible parking spaces; Birdwood has 2 .

ENTRANCE:  Main lobby side, club main entrance and guest building.  Exterior steps, each 8 in. in height and marked with tactile strip/color change.  Handrails on left and right.  Ramps provided.  Automatic  entry doors, 36 in. wide, open out.  8 in. step in lobby.  Handrails.

FACILITIES:  Main lobby, ballroom, dining room, lounge are wheelchair accessible; Pavilion has wheelchair accessible entry at front.  Pavilion is wheelchair accessible.  Eight steps to Inn pool; Sports Club pool is accessible by outside ramp.  Luggage handling available.  Fifteen rooms plus 1 suite are designated as smoking rooms.  Signage is printed in contrasting colors with raised and recessed lettering.  Assistive Listening System available.  There is increased wattage lighting in meeting areas.  

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Main building, Ednam conference room, Pavilion meeting facilities, Birdwood Golf Course and Boar’s Head Sports Club.  Doors are 36 in. wide, and open in and out.  Turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have doors opening in and out, and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height.  Pipes are wrapped.  Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.  Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.

ELEVATOR:  Located main Inn, Ednam and Boar’s Head Sports Club.  Wheelchair accessible elevator serves all levels.  Interior of car is 53 in. by 51 in.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  2 wheelchair accessible rooms, one King room (Rm 206) and one with 1 double bed (Rm 1222) on a frame with no obstruction beneath.  Unneeded furniture removed on request.  60 in. circular clear space in room and  bathroom.  Sill at bathroom door 1/2 in. high.  Bathroom door is 36 in. wide.  Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for lateral transfer.  Grab bar in tub.  Hand held shower heads.  Roll-in shower.  Sink pipes wrapped.  Handrail with toilet.  Room numbers with braille, raised markings.  Flashing light smoke alarm.  TTY.  Phone flasher.  Door knock light.  Closed captioned TV.  Lowered closet rods, peep holes and thermostats.  Extended drapery rod pulls. 

RESTAURANT:  All tables for guests in wheelchairs.  Menus are available on non-glossy surface. 

SAFETY PROCEDURES:  Guests in wheelchairs routinely assigned to first floor rooms upon request.  Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities and their type, in case of emergency. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  All major credit cards accepted.  Check-in 4PM, check-out 12 noon.  Amenities include cable TV, coffee maker, golf course, tennis, pools and saunas.  Tours for hot air balloon trips, Skyline Drives, antique shops, museums and local winery

 

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