Accessible Holiday Accommodation with Ceiling Hoists This list has been compiled as a result of many requests for information for fully accessible holidays. Unlike the majority of our literature we have not visited the places included. We have tried to ensure the information is correct but we strongly urge you to consult with the owners of each property about the appropriateness of the accommodation for your own specific needs. SCOTLAND Woodhead Cottages There are two wheelchair accessible three bedroomed cottages sleeping up to six people. The main bedroom in each has a tracking ceiling hoist that runs from the bed to the bathroom with a wheelin shower area as well as a bath. The kitchens have low level appliances and surfaces suitable for wheelchair users. The cottages are set in beautiful woodland that has an accessible path running through it. Contact : Ian and Catriona Shearer, Birch Cottage, Skye of Curr Road, Dulnain Bridge, Invernessshire, PH26 3PA. Tel : 01479 851298 www.woodheadcottage.co.uk Eildon Holiday Cottages There are five cottages suitable for wheelchair users, two of which have ceiling hoists. ‘Single Tree Cottage’ that sleeps 4 has a tracking ceiling hoist between the master bedroom and ensuite bathroom with a bath. ‘Langrig’ (allergy free) that sleeps 6 has a tracking ceiling hoist between the master bedroom and ensuite bathroom with a shower. Portable hoists can be supplied for the other cottages. All the cottages have easy 1
wheelchair access and low level appliances and work surfaces in the kitchens. Contact : Dingleton Mains, Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD6 9HS. Tel : 01896 823258 www.eildon.co.uk Crathie Opportunity Holidays In the restored manse courtyard of historic Crathie Kirk, Crathie Opportunity Holidays have four very special self catering holiday cottages. Each cottage includes a wheel in shower area with fold down shower seat, height adjustable wash hand basin / mirror and closomat shower toilet, ceiling track and height adjustable electric bed in each main bedroom
Contact : Crathie Opportunity Holidays The Manse Courtyard Crathie Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5UL Scotland Phone : 013397 42100 email:
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WALES 49, CefnyGader This is a bungalow suitable for a wheelchair user and sleeping up to 12 people. There is a single disabled bedroom with ceiling tracking hoist to the ensuite bathroom with wheel in shower and toilet. There are 3 other bedrooms and 2 double sofa beds in the lounge and also a second bathroom. The property also has a wheelchair accessible conservatory and patio. Contact : Samantha Pepper, 48 Manor Farm, Barrow Road, Burton on the Wolds, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5TB. www.disabledholidaysinwales.co.uk
Wern bach This is a wheelchair accessible B&B cottage that sleeps 4 situated in North Wales near Abergele. The ground floor bedroom has a ceiling hoist with track to the ensuite shower room with toilet. The upstairs bedroom also has ensuite facilities. The cottage is situated on a working smallholding and there is wheelchair access to the lambing shed where guests can feed the animals. As there are several ponds on site it is not suitable for young children. Contact : Miss Nia Davies, Wern Bach, Llangernyw, Abergele, Conwy, North Wales , LL22 8RR. Tel : 01745 860348 www.disabledholidaywales.co.uk
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Bryn Merion This is a wheelchair accessible guesthouse in Anglesey with two bedrooms with ceiling hoists, electric beds and ensuite facilities. There are panoramic views and dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. Contact : Bryn Merion Guest House, Amlwch Road, Benllech, Anglesey. Tel : 01248 853118
Llandudno There is an excellent hotel in Llandudno called The West Shore Hotel which is run by the charity John Grooms and has full disabled facilities. Including emergency call points, wheelin showers, overhead and mobile hoists, electric adjustable beds and facilities for hearing impaired people. This would be ideal to use as a base for viewing the picturesque North Wales coastline and the breathtaking mountain scenery of Snowdonia. Contact : 01492 876833 West Shore Hotel, West Parade, Llandudno, Conway, LL30 2BB
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The Holiday Inn Cardiff The Holiday Inn Cardiff is situated between the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle. The hotel is easy to reach from the M4 and offers free parking for up to 85 cars on site. It has a second floor double room with ensuite wetroom. Contact : 0870 4008140 email :
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ENGLAND Lodge 14 Astbury Falls This excellent two bedroomed lodge (sleeping up to 6) has been purposefully designed for wheelchair accessiblity by the owners. It is situated on a small holiday park in peaceful countryside near Bridgnorth. The accessible bedroom has a ceiling track hoist from the bed to the ensuite shower room and the double bedroom (N.B. not wheelchair accessible) also has its own ensuite. Contact:. Tel: 0161 291 8222 or 0779 4419065. email :
[email protected] website : http://www.disabledholidayinfo.org.uk/search/searchdetail.cfm?EstID =353 Lodge 14, Astbury Falls, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6AT
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Number 31 This is a wheelchair accessible bungalow in Christchurch in Dorset that sleeps up to 6 with one twin bedroom with a ceiling hoist and bed raiser. The bathroom also contains a ceiling hoist to the toilet and wheelin shower. The kitchen has low level surfaces and appliances. There is a second twin bedroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge. In addition there is a sun room and outside in the garden is a large accessible patio area. Contact 01202 481597. Website : www.31aha.co.uk
Luxury Caravan This sleeps 46 people and is on the Primrose Valley site in Filey on the North Yorkshire coast. It has ramped access and a sun balcony. One twin bedroom has an electric bed and tracked ceiling hoist. The bathroom contains a wheelin shower and accessible toilet. There is a second twin bedroom and a pullout double bed in the lounge. The facilities on the site including shows/bingo and café, bar and restaurant are wheelchair accessible. Contact : Allan or Jan Tel : 01274 588142. (NB The owner Allan is quadraplegic so the accommodation has been adapted with insider knowledge).
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Luxury Ground Floor Flat This sleeps 6 people and is in Heysham Lancashire with views over Morecambe Bay. It has an ensuite bedroom with electric beds and a ceiling hoist, the ensuite has a wheel in shower and accessible toilet. There are two further bedrooms one twin and one with bunks. The spacious lounge includes an electric recline/wheelchairtransfer chair. Contact : Allan or Jan Tel : 01274 588142 (NB The owner Allan is quadraplegic so the accommodation has been adapted with insider knowledge).
Minehead, Somerset. The Promenade Hotel is located in Minehead, Somerset and enjoys picturesque views of the harbour and coastline. The Promenade Hotel is located in Minehead, Somerset and enjoys picturesque views of the harbour and coastline. It is fully accessible by wheelchair users and this includes emergency call points, wheelin showers, overhead and mobile hoists, electric adjustable beds and facilities for hearing impaired people. It offers 8 accessible rooms with colour TV and tea and coffee making facilities, a sunny conservatory and garden. Contact : 01643 702572 Website : http://www.johngrooms.org.uk/landing.asp?id=9 email :
[email protected] The Promenade Hotel, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5QS 7
St. Annes Hotel This hotel in St Annes by Sea near Blackpool caters for everyone but has been specifically designed with people with disabilities in mind. There are two ground floor bedrooms with ceiling tracking hoists to the ensuite shower rooms. They are also equipped for people with visual or hearing impairment. The hotel facilities include an indoor hydrotherapy pool and sensory room. As well as a café bar there is a restaurant (that can provide for any dietary need) and lounge bar. Contact : 01253 713108 website : www.stanneshotel.com
Strode Park Holiday Bungalows There are two wheelchair accessible self catering bungalows each with two twinbed rooms with tracked ceiling hoists running to the shower room and toilet. They are situated in the grounds of Strode Park House a mile from the seaside resort of Herne Bay in Kent. Each bungalow also contains a fully equipped living/dining/kitchen area and an outside patio with table and chairs. Contact : Strode Park House Tel: 01227 373292 www.strodepark.org.uk
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Kingfisher Barn Holiday Cottages There are six self catering cottages and lodges on the complex all are suitable for wheelchair users but two have wispa ceiling hoists. They are situated in Abingdon on Thames in Oxfordshire. Hazel Cottage sleeps 4 and the larger bedroom has a ceiling hoist fitted as does the shower room. The hob and sink in the fully fitted kitchen can be adjusted to allow a wheelchair to fit underneath. Stable Cottage sleeps 6 and the larger bedroom has an ensuite shower room and a wispa ceiling hoist and tracking. As with the other cottage the hob and sink in the kitchen can be adjusted for wheelchair use. There is a private patio area and exclusive use of the private swimming pool for one hour a day. Pets are allowed with prior arrangement at a small extra cost. Short breaks and bed and breakfast are also available. Contact: Kingfisher Barns Tel: 01235 537538 www.kingfisherbarn.com
There are also three London hotels with ceiling hoists featured on our Accessible Accommodation in London fact sheet.
Compiled by Disabled Holiday Information 2006 Updated 2008 email
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