Posts Tagged ‘Self Catering’
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Cambushinnie Croft is on a working farm in Cromlix, Perthshire and was completed in 2008. The farm is surrounded by open views of the Ochil Hills and is also only 4 miles away from the Cathedral town of Dunblane.
The 3 bedroom property sleeps up to 6 people and one of the bedrooms is on the ground floor making it accessible for wheelchair users. This bedroom also has an en-suite wet room with shower. Cambushinnie Croft has been assessed by Visit Scotland and has been awarded a Category 2.
For further information please see OpenBritain, on page 336 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Cambusinnie Croft website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Assistance Dogs, Disability, Disabled, Level Access, OpenBritain, Scotland, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Assistance Animals, OpenBritain, Perthshire, Scotland, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Eildon Holiday Cottages are located in the Scottish Borders a relatively unknown and unexplored area of Scotland and just 40 minutes by car to Edinburgh. The property is an 18th Century farm which has been converted into 6 self-catering cottages, some of which have facilities for disabled people and have views over the Tweed Valley to the Lammermuir and Moorfoot Hills.
Information about the cottage’s facilities for disabled people can be found on the Eildon Holiday Cottages Accessibility webpage. In brief, 5 of the cottages have at least 1 ground floor bedroom with bath or shower room. 2 of the cottages also have ceiling hoists and a portable hoist is also available for guests in other cottages. Other mobility aids and equipment may also be rented during your stay such as commodes and shower chairs.
Further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 334 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Eildon Holiuday Cottages Website.
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Tags: Access, Accommodation, Assistance Dogs, Level Access, OpenBritain, Scotland, Scottish Borders, Self Catering, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Edinburgh, Scotland, Scottish Borders, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Crathie Opportunity Holidays are 4 self-catering cottages in the restored Manse Courtyard of historic Crathie Kirk, Aberdeenshire. Located in the Cairngorm National Park, Crathie lies between the villages of Braemar and Ballater some 50 miles west of Aberdeen.
The 4 cottages are all named after glens near Crathie and all have level ground floor access throughout, fully accessible kitchens, level access showers, height adjustable beds and ceiling tracking hoists. Each of the cottages have their own pages where more details are given about the specific accommodation. Please see the Clunie, Gairn, Gelder and Girnock pages for further information.
The Access Statement gives a summary of the provision for disabled people and further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 319 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Crathie Opportunity Holidays Website.
Tags: Aberdeenshire, Access, Accommodation, Disability, Disabled, Level Access, OpenBritain, Scotland, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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by Craig Grimes in Aberdeenshire, Accommodation, North West, Scotland, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
Friday, February 19th, 2010
Proven House provides self catering accomodation situated on a working farm near Alston, Lancashire, in the beautiful Ribble Valley and was converted to a very high standard in 2008. The property has been assessed and given awards for mobility, visual and hearing impairments under the National Accessible Scheme.
The house consists of a fully equipped kitchen/dining area with all modern amenities, comfortable lounge with digital TV/DVD, twin bedded room with adjustable beds and en-suite wet room with disabled facilities.
The Access Statement gives a summary of the provision for disabled people and further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 281 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Proven House Website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Blind, Cumbria, Deaf, Hearing Impairment, Level Access, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Visual Impairment, Wheelchair
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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Blind, Cumbria, Deaf, England, Hearing Impairment, North West, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Visual Impairment, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Primrose cottage constructed Primrose Court 1 and 2 in 2007 with the disabled traveller in mind. They provide the same facilities as Primrose Lodge such as 2 beds, 2 bathrooms with the addition of double ended Jacuzzi bath, en-suite 4-poster, electrically operated bed, twin room, flat screen TVs throughout, dish washer and washing machine. They are both Non-Smoking apart from where smoking is permitted outside on balconies from the lounge.
Both are flat, with level access and have private drives and parking adjacent to the units. Pets are welcome and they are set in 1 acre garden and within a five minute walk is the Cross Keys Inn, a delightful old country pub, serving bar meals. The little village of Tebay has two churches, two pubs, a railway club and pretty walks along the banks of the River Lune.
Tebay is situated 16 miles from Penrith to the north, 11 miles from Kendal to the south and almost adjacent to the north Lakes and Yorkshire Dales. The Howgill fells, as yet one of the quieter places for walkers, are the hills located within easy reach of the village. The Scottish border is approximately one hours drive north, making Tebay and Primrose Cottage an ideal overnight stop for journeys up and down the country, or an excellent centre to access Cumbria, the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales.
The Access Statement gives a summary of the different cottages provision for disabled people and further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 279 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Primrose Court Website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Cumbria, Disability, England, Level Access, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Cumbria, England, Lake District, North West, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Irton House Farm is set in 240 acres of pasture and woodland and commands probably one of the finest views to be found in the Northern Lakes. It is a working sheep farm and was chosen as the venue for the BBC series ‘One Man and His Dog’.
Within easy driving distance are Derwent Water, Thirlmere, Ullswater and the famous waterfall ‘AiraForce’, Buttermere, Loweswater and Crummock Water. The towns of Keswick and Cockermouth, the birthplace of the poet William Wordsworth, are also nearby.
The property is made up of 6 cottages, The Robins, Jinney and Granary which all sleep 2 people, while The Swallows and Shepherd’s Rest that sleep 4 people as well as the Martins which sleeps 6. The Access Statement gives a summary of the different cottages provision for disabled people and further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 276 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Irton House Farm Website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Cumbria, Disability, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Cumbria, England, North West, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
The Kerridge End Holiday Cottages are in the western edge of the Peak District National Park near Macclesfield. The self catering holiday cottages offer accommodation in the village of Rainow. They are located in the grounds of Kerridge End House, a former Gentleman’s residence built in 1837 for John Mellor. Kerridge End is in the conservation area of the village of Rainow, which lies in the foothills of the Pennines.
The holiday cottages consist of 3 properties each of which have different levels of access. You can read about the access for the different buildings on their individual disability access statements. Please use the links for the Coach House, Stables and Hayloft or simply go to the Kerridge End Holiday Cottages Disability Access page.
Further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 274 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Kerridge End Holiday Cottages website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Cheshire, Level Access, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Cheshire, England, North West, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
Monday, February 15th, 2010
The Nationwide Bungalow is located in the heart of Cumbria close to Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake and offers spectacular views of unspoilt countryside. The property is in the pretty town of Ambleside which is full of speciality shops, busy restaurants and pubs humming with good-natured conversation.
This comfortable and adapted bungalow sleeps up to seven people and has a beautiful secluded garden which is accessible from the lounge and the driveway. Nationwide offers a twin room, two single rooms, a double sofa bed and a z-bed, with all bed linen supplied. The pleasant living area has a colour TV, video and hi-fi. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is central heating throughout and ample off-road parking.
It also boasts:
- wheel-in shower
- self-propelled shower/commode chair
- mobile hoist
- electric profiling bed
Further details can be found on OpenBritain, on page 274 of the OpenBritain 2010 Guide and on the Nationwide Bungalow website.
Tags: Access, Accommodation, Cumbria, Level Access, OpenBritain, Self Catering, United Kingdom, Wheelchair
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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Cumbria, East of England, England, North West, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
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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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfast, East of England, Essex, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
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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by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfast, England, OpenBritain, Self Catering, Somerset, South West, Tourism, United Kingdom, Wheelchair User | No Comments »
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