Archive for the ‘Accommodation’ Category
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
The Park House Hotel in Sandringham is operated by the Charity Leonard Cheshire Disability and has a high standard of access for those with reduced mobility. The hotel is located in the Sandringham Royal Estate surrounded by beautiful gardens and trees. It is also conveniently located close to the market town of King’s Lynn.
Park House has a total of 16 bedrooms for guests with disabilities, 8 of which are single and the other 8 are twins. All of the bedrooms are accessible (furniture may be moved for specific requirements), some rooms have overhead tracking hoist, while other mobile hoists also available, all beds have electric raising and lowering. The main hotel rooms are all ensuite, either wet room or bath with shower over. Toilet raisers, portable rails and commodes are also available.
The Access Statement gives a summary of the hotel’s provision and further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 198 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Park House Hotel Website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Disability, Hotel, Level Access, Norfolk, OpenBritain, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
The Curlews is a Bed & Breakfast and self-catering accommodation near Colchester, Essex. The property has been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme to a level of M2 which means that it is suitable for people who have problems walking or can walk a maximum of 3 steps, or need to use a wheelchair some of the time.
The Curlews website paints an idillic picture of the property and surrounding area: “All bedrooms provide uninterrupted views over open farmland and the Stour Estuary. Imagine waking up one bright morning to breakfast on the balcony looking over the wonderful panoramic view of an idyllic Stour estuary, with flocks of wildfowl calling in the new day.”
Curlews is also close to the Essex Way, a very popular path for avid walkers, bird watchers, and those who appreciate getting close to nature. This area is also a very popular destination for artists.
The Access Statement gives a summary of the hotel’s provision which can be found on OpenBritain, more information can is also available on page 191 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Curlews Website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Bed & Breakfast, Disability, England, Essex, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
Acorn Cottage at Highfield Farm in Bedfordshire is a 4 bed self catering accommodation and the bathroom has been adapted to an M2 standard of the National Accessible Scheme (NAS). Three of the bedrooms have double beds and one has two single beds. Three of the bedrooms are also en-suite.
The cottage is all on one level, has polished hard wood floors throughout and has a fully equipped kitchen which includes a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, cooker and radio. The kitchen/diner and living room are all open plan giving a large area for the family to spend their time together.
The Access Statement gives a summary of the hotel’s provision and further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 188 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Highfield Farm Website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Bedfordshire, Disability, OpenBritain, Tourism, United Kingdom
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
On the 25th January 2010 the Minister for Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism, Margaret Hodge, launched “Accessible tourism: Making it work for your business“ which ”sets out the business case for accessible tourism and the economic potential in providing better services and encouraging more tourism from disabled people.”
The document includes new statistics from the UK Tourism Survey regarding trips taken by disabled people between January and June 2009. ”12 per cent of all overnight domestic trips in England between January and June 2009 were made by visitors with access needs, or those accompanying someone who had access needs. This amounts to 5.7 million trips, contributing almost £1bn to the economy in just six months.”
It continues to cite both OpenBritain and Tourism for All as “UK’s main information services for disabled and older visitors.”
The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) webpage also has “Accessible tourism: case studies” which gives examples of good practice in tourism for disabled people. For further information please visit the DCMS article.
Tags: Accommodation, Disability, Government, Resource, Statistics, United Kingdom
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
OpenBritain would like to wish all our visitors a Happy New Year! 2010 will see a new groundbreaking alliance, DisabledGo, the UK’s largest provider of access related information is joining forces with OpenBritain.
From early in the New Year, visitors to this site will be able to comprehensively search over 50,000 leisure and tourism venues throughout the UK including restaurants, hotels, cinemas, shopping and all associated facilities including public and private transport.
This will create OpenBritian as the largest leisure time information resource in the UK for all those with access needs – and it will continue to grow and be continually updated with each new venue that is assessed.
It is also your opportunity to contribute by using our interactive feedback system where you can post your reviews and experiences for others to benefit – OpenBritain needs You !!!
Register with us now to enjoy all the benefits we can offer – there are many more services due to go live next year and we will alert you to each and every one as they go live.
Please see our press release for futher details.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Disability, Disabled, DisabledGo, England, News, OpenBritain, Tourism, Travel, United Kingdom
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
The Mayfield House Hotel sits in peaceful countryside near Britain’s oldest town Malmesbury, a short distance from the capital of the Cotswold’s; Cirencester, and has welcomed many hundreds of guests through its doors over the years.
At the time of construction and its re-development to a hotel over 30 years ago the criteria for accessibility were different to those in place today, therefore some of the facilities may not meet current building requirements – however their commitment to improvement has led to many changes to improve accessibility and their plans for the future will improve accessibility wherever possible.
Of the 28 bedrooms they offer 8 on the ground floor and 2 Best Rooms which have been specifically rebuilt as “Disabled Friendly”.
The Access Statement gives a summary of the hotel’s provision and further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 123 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Mayfield House Hotel Website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Disability, England, Hotel, OpenBritain, United Kingdom, Wheelchair, Wiltshire
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Double-Gate Farm is a lovely Georgian farmhouse on a working farm in Somerset. The Riverside Suites are large, luxury ground floor suites unique, adaptable and yet retaining comfort at the Gold Award standard associated with Double-Gate Farm. Designed for able and disabled, families and groups.
Three suites have a double and single bed and one has a double and two single beds. All beds have pocket sprung mattresses for comfort and are on gliders to enable access from any side. Ceiling fans, mood lighting and touch lighting, colour TV/DVD, and silent running fridge. Ample turning space for wheelchairs. Each suite has a river side patio area with table and chairs, access by large glass, patio doors. Watch the fish in the river or birds in the meadow.
Every suite has a wet room. In other words a very large en-suite bathroom! Comprising power shower, two wash basins at different levels, choice of shower seating if required, perching stool and WC. Just to make life a bit more interesting there are sensory mirrors which light up and demist by the movement of a hand and very funky striped grab rails. Who say’s accessibility can’t be fun . . . . . .
If you would prefer self catering accommodation, Double-Gate Farm also provide the Swallow Barn which sleeps up to 8 people. Breakfast can be ordered on a day to day basis at £10 per person. Attractive beamed lounge, with inglenook fireplace and log burner, has a colour TV and DVD.
There is a dining room, handsomely furnished in a Jacobean oak style, and for self-catering guests, an attractive and extremely functional kitchen.
The Riverside Suites and Swallow Barn have been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme and have an Access Statement. More information about these properties can be found on OpenBritain, on page 119 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Double-Gate Farm website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast, England, Level Access, OpenBritain, Self Catering, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
Set in the Chew Valley close to Bristol Airport, Winford Manor offers accommodation to suit every budget. Fabulous, accessible services, complimented by friendly professional service. The hotel’s Labyrinth restaurant caters for all dietary requirements with delicious simplicity. The hotel offers two rooms with facilities for disabled people, the Copper Beach and Beech.
Copper Beach
A family friendly ground floor room for a maximum of six people, offering a master twin bedroom, a twin bedroom and a double sofa bed. With its ground floor location this room type provides excellent disabled access and facilities.
Beech
A four-bed family friendly room with a twin bedroom and double bed settee. Also located on the ground floor location this room type provides excellent disabled access and facilities.
Both rooms are available from £67.50 per person per night based on two people sharing – extra person charged at £25 PPPN (subject to availability).
The hotel has an Access Statement and has also been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme (NAS). Further information about Winford Manor can be found on the OpenBritain site, page 113 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the proprietors website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Bristol, Disabled, England, Level Access, OpenBritain, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
Mortons House Hotel, an enchanting 16th Century manor house, now converted into an award-winning 21 bedroom luxury hotel and restaurant, is located in the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, which lies in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck.
Purbeck is a very special place. The World Heritage status of its ‘Jurassic’ coast, together with beautiful beaches, stunning countryside, history, geology, wildlife and so much more make it a ‘must-see’ location.
In recent years, Mortons House has been declared ‘Small Hotel of the Year’ and in addition received a Silver Award for ‘Accessible Accommodation’ (South West Tourism). The owners are equally proud of their ‘Gold Award’ status from VisitBritain. As well as this, the establishment, which has 4 rooms for disabled people, has been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme (NAS) and they also have a full Access Statement.
Further information can be found on the OpenBritain site, on page 110 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Mortons House Hotel webpage.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Disabled, Dorset, England, Hearing Impairment, Hotel, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Based in Torquay, Torbay, the Crown Lodge Hotel offers modern bed and breakfast accommodation to visitors who are looking for English Riviera accommodation of the highest standard.
The Crown Lodge has been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme (NAS) and has an entrance with ramp access. Once inside, there are no steps to the dining room, nor to either of the ground floor bedrooms.
The ground floor twin bedded room is most suited to guests with restricted walking ability, or who may need a wheelchair some of the time, and who would benefit from some support when using the en-suite. The en-suite is a wet room with conveniently positioned grab bars and a shower seat.
However, the ground floor double bedroom has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The room has been furnished to a high standard, and has an adjustamatic double bed. The wet-room en-suite is spacious and accessible to wheelchairs. A shower seat and several grab rails are provided to aid mobility.
The hotel also the following mobility aids free of charge to guests:
- Manual/Self Propelled Wheelchair
- Tri-Walker
- Shower Wheelchair
- Bed Guard
- Bed Raisers
- Toilet Seat Raiser
- Cushion for Shower Seat
The Crown Lodge also has an Access Statement, further details of this property can be found on the OpenBritain site and on page 108 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Bed & Breakfast, Devon, Disability, Disabled, Hotel, Level Access, OpenBritain, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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