| We have three wheelchair
accessible bungalows with covered porches: Car parking
directly outside to 1:12 ramp access with handrails. All
internal doors are 2’9” (840mm) and the windows are lowered so
that our guests can see out. No steps, all level, and all have
smooth carpets. Sockets and rocker light switches are approx.
3’3” (985mm) above floor level. Oven controls are on front just
below hob level. There are no meters for gas or electricity. We
have bed-guards and bed-blocks available for some of the beds, a
wheeled shower chair/commode with removable arms, and a
freestanding toilet frame, plus chair-blocks and a ‘percher’
chair available for guests to use. Our local Red Cross can
supply wheelchairs and commodes on request for a small donation.
We have a small hoist available (20 stones max weight) (a
donation towards servicing would be much appreciated.).
We have a Radar Blue Badge Toilets Key available on request.
Games room is accessible, 2’6” (762mm) door, pool, table tennis
and darts.
A ‘wheelchair accessible places to visit’ brochure recommended
and compiled by our guests is available for use during your
stay.
Wren’s Nest - 2 Bedroom Cottage
This is compact and cosy. External door is 3’ (915mm) wide
directly into the living room which has a wall mounted gas fire
with controls on top.
The kitchenette is compact, limited turning space for
wheelchair.
Double bedroom is accessible to one side of the bed (height 23”
585mm) with turning space. Small bedroom comprises a single bed
(height 19¼” 490mm), and a fold-down bed. There is room for
wheelchair beside single bed, but no turning space. Both are
heated by plug-in radiators
Shower room is wheelchair friendly, wheelchair room under wash
hand basin, Roll-in shower with one horizontal grab rail.
Transfer space between shower and toilet (height 18 ½” 475mm),
horizontal grab rail beside toilet.
Blackbird Cottage - 3 Bedroom Cottage
This was built in 2001 to our specification, very roomy.
External door is 2’9” (840mm). Oil-fired central heating is in
all rooms. The kitchen and living room are very spacious.
Double bedroom (bed height 25” 620mm) and 1 twin bedded room
(bed height 24” 610mm) are wheelchair friendly, the third
bedroom, twin-bedded (height 22” 550mm) would be a tight squeeze
with a wheelchair.
Shower room is wheelchair-friendly, toilet (height 18¼”465mm)
and roll-in shower both have horizontal grab rails, 60 degree
angle rails and fold down rails. The wash hand basin has access
underneath for a wheelchair. There is a pull alarm cord next to
the toilet and a separate toilet for non-wheelchair users.
Swallow cottage – 3 bedroomed cottage
This was built in 2006 to our specification, very roomy.
External door is 3’ (915mm) Oil-fired central heating is in all
rooms. The kitchen and living room are very spacious.
Double bedroom (bed height 25” 620mm) and 2 twin bedded rooms
(bed height 24” 610mm) are wheelchair friendly. One of the twin
rooms can be converted into a ‘superking’ bedroom, please advise
when booking if you would like this.
Shower room is wheelchair-friendly, toilet (height 18¼”465mm)
and roll-in shower both have horizontal grab rails, 60 degree
angle rails and fold down rails. The wash hand basin has access
underneath for wheelchair. There is a pull alarm cord next to
the toilet and a separate toilet for non-wheelchair users.
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